States Army. He left for Vietnam three days after his enlistment and served there until June 1968 earning two Bronze Star Medals during his service there. He would eventually be honorably discharged in January 1973. In 1969, after Loyd's return from Vietnam, he and Chris would divorce. They remain good friends today.
In 1978, Loyd married Velda Jean Japp and gained four beautiful daughters in the marriage. Rhonda, Jamie, Kelli, and Nicole, along with Susan, would eventually expand Loyd's family to include thirteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, with more on the way. During his marriage to his lovely wife "Vel," Loyd continued his education and in 1998, graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications. His family and friends were his life and despite his activities being limited because of medical reasons, God allowed him the time to enjoy that life in abundance. Loyd was a Life-member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, and a member of The American Legion.
Loyd is survived by his wife, Velda, daughters; Rhonda (Greg) Anderson, Jamie (Tim) Pribble, Kelli Smith, Nicole (Mark) Gibson, Susan Derlunas, grandchildren; Jennifer (Scotty), Jon (Molly), D.J. (Kari), Kylan, Derek Rea (Sarah), Kody, Kasey, Taylor, Karlee, Timmy, Kobe, and Madison, great-grandchildren; Jade, Christopher, MacArthur, and Teddy Griggs; Sister Olive Scheid, brother-in-law Robert Burge, his wonderful nieces and nephews and many wonderful friends.
He was preceded in death by his grandson Christopher; daughter Sharon (Candy); parents; sister, Patricia; and brother-in-law Richard Scheid.
There will be a celebration of Loyd's life in November.
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