Lloyd Chandler

LLOYD E. CHANDLER Lloyd Emil Chandler, 85, of Idaho Falls, died March 11, 2007 at his cabin in Island Park. He was born April 29, 1921 in Stavely, Alberta, Canada, to Stephen Chandler and Blanche Adele Perrenoud Chandler. He grew up and attended schools in the Edmonds area near Rexburg, and graduated as valedictorian from Edmonds High School. He joined the U. S. Army and served on the front lines in North Africa and Italy during World War II as a Staff Sergeant and was awarded two Purple Hearts and two bronze stars with V for Valor. He married Velma Briggs November 15, 1946, in Rexburg, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized on July 30, 1950, in the Idaho Falls Temple. He worked as a farmer and a carpenter. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and he loved building his cabin in Island Park. He is survived by: His wife, Velma Chandler of Idaho Falls; Son, Garth K. (Stephanie) Chandler of Lorton, VA; Daughter, Tarena (Stan) McDougal of Lehi, UT; Daughter, Debbie (Gene) Taylor of Pocatello, ID; Sister, Mildred Arnold of Sugar City, ID; 10 Grandchildren and 7 Great Grandchildren Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 16, 2007, at the Idaho Falls LDS Kearney 3rd Ward, 1860 Kearney Street, with Bishop Kurt Johnson officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Friday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be at Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team. -------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Dianna M. Guzman My deepest condolences to all the Chandler family. My prayers will be with you all during this most difficult time. Respectfully, Dianna M. Guzman Raytheon - Tucson, AZ David Bolda My condolences to the Lloyd Chandler family. I did not know Mr. Chandler. However, I have had the special opportunity to work with his granddaughter, Chari, for several years. Chari is a person of great character, honesty and integrity with a responsible work ethic. These traits do not just happen. They are taught and exemplified through generations. This leads me to believe that Mr. Chandler was a person of the same wonderful traits. The world is at a loss, but it is obvious that his great influence will be felt for generations to come. May God bless you all! Kim Alisa Oswald kimalisa@cableone.net Dear Blondie and family, Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. Your family has always meant so much to me and to our family. Love, Kim Oswald Glen and Judi Schuhmacher glenschuh@cox.net Although we have not met him in person, Garth has spoken of his father in such endearing terms, it seems we have "wet a line" and chatted with him. Please know our thought and prayers are with you for your loss at this time. John Everett john_everett3@hotmail.com I am saddened to hear that Lloyd has passed. I have great memories of spending time with him and Velma with their grandsons Shane and Trent up at their beautiful cabin. He was a wonderful man and a fun person to be around. My deepest condolences. He will be missed.