SHEPPARD, Lloyd M.

Today's News-Herald, Lake Havasu City, AZ - Published Friday, April 8, 2011 - Lloyd M. Shepard, 84, passed away March 29, 2011, at his home in Lake Havasu City. He was born Jan. 7, 1927, in Wheatland Platte, Wyo., to Paten and Bernita Shepard. Lloyd served in the U.S. Navy from 1946 to 1948. He married Elinor, his childhood sweetheart, his wife of 62 years, on May 17, 1948. Lloyd worked in many occupations during his life all over the state of Oregon. He and Elinor moved to Lake Havasu City in 2003. Lloyd loved playing games and cards with his family and especially enjoyed spending time with them. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. Lloyd is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Elinor Shepard, of Lake Havasu City; children, Paula (Lynn) Singleton, of Lake Havasu City, Susan (Tom) Lindsey, of Idaho, Steve (Jan) Shepard, of Oregon; daughter-in-law, Cheryl Shepard, of Wisconsin; 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Terry. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. today, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Acoma Boulevard, with Bishop Bret Deru officiating. Full military honors will presented by the VFW Post 9401. Condolences and thoughts can be sent to the family at www.lakehavasumortuary.com. Arrangements are under the care of Lake Havasu Mortuary and Crematory.