Jack Lloyd, 80, of Rock Springs passed away April 11, 2019, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs since 1969 and former resident of Cokeville, Lloyd died following a brief illness.
He was born on Jan. 19, 1939, in Montpelier, Idaho, the son of Gilbert and Florence Sorensen Lloyd.
Lloyd attended schools in Montpelier and was a 1954 graduate of the Montpelier High School and he attended and graduated from the Utah State University and earned a master's degree in history.
He married Betty Larson in Cokeville Feb. 20, 1960.
Lloyd was a United States Navy veteran.
He was employed as a history teacher for Sweetwater County School District No. 1 for 33 years and retired in 2001.
He was a part-time employee for the Bureau of Land Management in the maintenance department.
Lloyd was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community.
His interests included woodworking, reading and working crossword puzzles. He most enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Survivors include his wife Betty Lloyd of Rock Springs; two sons, Kevin Lloyd of Gillette and Michael Lloyd and wife Jenifer of Salt Lake City; one daughter, Crystal Profaizer and husband Brad of Rock Springs; two brothers, Larry Lloyd of Montpelier, Idaho and Richard Lloyd and wife Dana of West Yellowstone, Mont .; one brother-in-law, Stan Larson of Cokeville; seven grandchildren, Maura Lloyd, Hannah Lloyd, Tristan Profaizer, Asnica Lloyd, Jarron Lloyd, Woody Lloyd and Lauren Profaizer; several cousins, nieces, nephews; two dogs, Sam and Gus; one kitty, Lizzy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his father and mother-in-law Glen and Sadie Larson; one sister-in-law, Eileen Larson; one nephew, Ryan Lloyd.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be conducted at 4 p.m., Saturday at Santa Fe Southwest Grill, 1635 Elk Street, Rock Springs.
Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.
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