1. | Lloyd Ernest Markus is geboren op 4 aug 1930 in Lakeview, Todd, South Dakota, Amerika; is gestorven op 4 okt 2017 in Nampa, Canyon, Idaho, Amerika. Aantekeningen:
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The family moved west finding work with government defense projects, sometimes living in makeshift housing until more permanent accommodations were available. They finally settled in Nampa, Idaho in 1941.
Lloyd was a graduate of Nampa High School in 1950 where he participated in boxing and lettered four years in track. He then attended one year of business school before being drafted into the US Army in March of 1951. He married Sara Corder June 23, 1951 and they began their marriage years at Fort Lewis in Washington state. There, daughter Diane was born. Upon his discharge from the Army, the family returned to Nampa in 1953. His son Wayne was born in 1955, followed by son Russell in 1959.
Lloyd enjoyed a 39-year career in the meat packing industry. He started as a butcher and ended his career as plant engineer. He was well respected for incorporating many innovative ideas, including development of an automated knife sharpening machine. Following retirement Lloyd volunteered for several years with Idaho Fish and Game, where he was fondly known as "Bear Trap Lloyd".
Lloyd was an avid elk hunter. He also was a horseman. He especially enjoyed utilizing his horses to pack the camp in and the elk out. The family also enjoyed vacations to the Oregon coast, Disneyland, and many camping, fishing and hunting adventures. Later in life He and Sara purchased a cabin near Garden Valley in 1985, where they spent many wonderful hours with family and friends.
Lloyd was a unique self-taught wood carver and won many awards from the Idaho Woodcarving Guild. His carvings remain prized possessions of family and friends. He also enjoyed competing in fun runs/race walking. His favorite was the Robie Creek half marathon. At the age of 70, he finished in the top of his age group.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years, Sara, his youngest son Russell, his parents, in-laws, brother Kenneth, his wife Charlotte, and sister Linda.
Lloyd is survived by daughter Diane, son Wayne (Vicki), grandchildren Mindy Franssen, Amy Nixon (Craig), Joe Franssen (Helenna), Holly Markus-Martinez, Abigail Nieto (Sam), and Katie Hadlock plus thirteen great grandchildren and many, many special friends.
Lloyd is getrouwd met Sara Jane Corder op 23 jun 1951. Sara is geboren op 27 jun 1934 in Cambridge, Furnas, Nebraska, Amerika; is gestorven in jul 2011 in Nampa, Canyon, Idaho, Amerika. [Gezinsblad] [Familiekaart]
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- 2. Diane Marie Markus is geboren op 10 feb 1953 in Fort Lewis, Pierce, Washington, Amerika; is gestorven op 1 mrt 2023 in Boise, Ada, Idaho, Amerika.
- 3. Wayne Markus
- 4. Russell Markus is geboren op 3 mrt 1959 in Nampa, Canyon, Idaho, Amerika; is gestorven op 29 jun 1999 in Columbia, Washington, Amerika.
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