Lloyd Gould

LLOYD J. GOULD Click here to view Lloyd's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Lloyd Joseph Gould, 78, of Ammon, died March 28, 2010, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of heart failure. Lloyd was born January 21, 1932 in Newdale, Idaho, to Walter Chester Gould and Alta Ida Davis Gould. He attended Teton Elementary and graduated from Sugar Salem High School where he was an All-State full back and star guard on the Diggers basketball team. He joined the U.S. Navy and served as a Gunner's Mate on the USS Iowa during the Korea War. Lloyd contracted Rheumatic Fever while serving in the Navy and was recovering in Bremerton, Washington when he met the love of his life. Lloyd married Virgilia Clair Miller on January 10, 1954 in Marysville, Kansas. They made their home in Marysville, Kansas. They returned to Eastern Idaho where their first daughter, Mara Lea was born. Dad was a jack of all trades and a master of all. From auto parts and repair, going to business college, retail store manager to an AEC accountant. Lloyd then began his career as a asphalt specialist, working for John Stone at Idaho Asphalt. Lloyd and John had mutual admiration for each other and made a great team. His pioneering spirit was never more prevalent than his venture into the insulation business, where his innovative aspects are still appreciated today. He was an ambassador to fair play in all sports. His civic pride showed as an Eagle and he befriended many a bowler and golfer. His backyard barbeque skills are legendary and he somehow fed every hungry kid in the neighborhood. The kids loved Lloyd and looked forward to his relentless teasing and great humor. His love and fraternal instinct infected all the lives he touched, especially his 11 brothers and sisters, whom he helped and nurtured along with his mother, Alta who was grateful for Lloyd’s assistance. A friend to all, at times to his own detriment, always there to give a leg up, his marvelous example to his fellow man will forever pay forward. Grandfather taught us through sterling example to above all, “allow”. Survivors include: Love: Virgilia Clair Miller, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Mara Lea (John) Stephenson, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Dallas Lynn (Ava) Gould, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Vala Rae (David) Robertson Brother: Vern (Colleen) Gould, Teton , ID Brother: Ray (Freddie) Gould, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Glenn Gould, St. Anthony, ID Brother: Ted (Glenna) Gould, St. Anthony, ID Sister: Irene (Gale) Beard, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Max (Sharon) Gould, Teton, ID Sister: Bonnie (Gary) Struhs, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Sheri (Rob) Schmitt, Shelley, ID Sister: Diane (Dan) Albertson, Dallas, TX 8 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren He was preceded in death by the light of his life, his daughter, Lisa Jo; his parents; two brothers, Dale and Lynn; and a great grandson, Caiden Keating. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 3, 2010, at the Wood Funeral Home "Chapel of the Pines", 273 N. Ridge Ave., with Bishop Rob Schmitt officiating. The family will visit with friends on Friday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. with both visitations at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Wilford Cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by the Fremont County Veterans Team. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Idaho Falls Post 2146, P.O. Box 2146, Idaho Falls, ID 83403. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Jody Green-Furrer jodyfurrer@msn.com Diane - my condolences to you and your family at this time. Val & Trudee Chapple chapple265@msn.com We're sorry for your loss. Lloyd was a good man, always very caring & a friend to all. We will remember him for his gentle, sweet nature. He always had a smile on his face & a twinkle in his eyes. We pray your memories will bring you solace in the days to come. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Love, Val & Trudee Ryan Hayes ranjon333@yahoo.com I am sorry for your loss. May God shine down on your family during this time and also bless his soul.