James Patrick “Pat” Lloyd, beloved husband, father, teacher and friend passed away at his home in Brightwood, Oregon, June 30th, 2016. He was 79 and loved life.
Pat Lloyd was born November 17, 1936, the first of four children to Jewel and Hazel Lloyd of Vernonia, Oregon. Pat earned his bachelor’s degree in education from Oregon College of Education and later his master’s degree in education from the University of Portland. Throughout his career, “Mr. Lloyd” was a beloved physical education teacher and coach to thousands of students in the Lynch and Gresham School Districts. In addition to coaching many school sports Pat owned and ran Gresham Gymnastics Club for over 20 years.
Three ever-present interests of Pat’s were nature, physical fitness and rock and lapidary work. He found great joy in each, and in the latter, making beautiful jewelry for his loved ones. He loved sharing his time and wisdom and remained engaged and curious in the world until the very end.
Pat is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Patricia Tennant Lloyd, siblings Roberta Elliot, Nancy Daily and Neil Lloyd. His children are Mark, Julie, Tracy, Susan and Vicki Lloyd (by first wife Barbara Wehrly), Scott and Jaime Lindsay and Tracy Klosterman. Pat was predeceased by his youngest daughter, Amy Elizabeth, in 1982. He will also be missed by 15 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
A memorial will be held for the many who loved and appreciated Pat Lloyd Saturday, July 30th 2016 at Dexter McCarty Middle School, 1400 SE 5th Street, Gresham Oregon 97080, from 2:00-3:30 pm.