8/19/08 ~ 6/5/02 <! >
"I have been immeasurably blessed with feelings of closeness to Don's presence... [among many other things] recollections of the wonderful trips he organized have given me comforting memories to soften his passing (1988) without overwhelming grief, and with hope in continuing our inspiring journey together, again... Each year the veil grows thinner, and Don is truly by my side, waiting for my arrival there, just as I await my next two great-grandchildren's arrival, here
I am deeply grateful for the peace of mind I have, anticipating reunion with those loved ones who have gone to prepare a place for me... As long as I can remember, from my early childhood prayers to those of my more mature years, I have been blessed with increased awareness and thanksgiving that I have been given much... I have always been aware of and believed in God... I am at peace, grateful for the knowledge I have through the restoration of His Church and Gospel, of my Heavenly Father's Plan of Salvation and Exaltation, and of the Atoning Sacrifice of His Son, our Savior, Jesus Christ."
Helen Carroll Lloyd, age 93, died at home Wednesday, June 5. Helen was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Donald P. Lloyd; daughter, Helen Joan Lloyd; and son, Donald Char-les ("Dee") Lloyd. She is survived by her children, Dr. Jon C. (Jacqueline Farr) Lloyd, Bill (Bonnie Vernon) Lloyd, Lynette Lloyd (Ted) Brooks; grandchildren, Carol Ann Lloyd Stanger, Charles Parkinson Lloyd, Hilary Lloyd, Hardy Lloyd, Marty Lloyd, Tiffany Lloyd Packard, Dr. Sheffield Lloyd, Weston Lloyd, Merrilee Lloyd Gottfredson, Ivey Lloyd Mitchell, Amanda Brooks; Benjamin Brooks; 14 beloved great-grandchildren, who filled her life with happiness and light; Karen Nelson Lloyd (Dee's former wife and mother of their two children); June Dean Lloyd (Dee's second wife); and broth-er, Charles Carroll.
Helen was born Aug 19, 1908 in Orderville, UT to Dr. Hardy Carroll and Elsie Chamberlain Carroll. She was raised in Provo and Kanab, lived in Ithaca, NY and Chicago, IL where her father attended medical school, then moved back to Provo where her father was a physician and the first Medical Director at BYU and her mother taught on the faculty of BYU's English Department. After receiving her BA in drama from BYU (1928), Helen was sealed to Don in the Salt Lake LDS Temple June 27. She and Don moved to Washington, D.C., where Helen worked for a newspaper information service while Don pursued a Masters Degree in Foreign Service at Georgetown University. From the time Don organized Associated Food Stores, Inc. in 1940, until his retirement, Helen was at his side supporting his career and raising their family. Active in church service throughout their lives, a highlight for both was their directing the staff of the LDS Visitor's Center at the Washington D.C. Temple. Helen served and taught with joy and humor in the Monument Park Second Ward for many years. She was also an active contributor and spirited leader in community affairs, including service as president of the Utah Symphony Guild (1959-1961). Among notable accomplishments there, Helen was singularly successful in bringing Jack Benny to SLC for his "Benny-Fit Concert" in support of the Utah Symphony Orchestra.
Friends and family may visit Thurs. June 13, 7-9 p.m., Larkin's Sunset Lawn (2350 E. 1300 S), or before the funeral, 12 noon Fri. June 14, 11-11:45 a.m., Monument Park/North Stake Center (2425 E. 1300 S). Interment, Sunset Lawn. In place of flowers, Helen's family suggests donations to the Utah Symphony Guild/ Utah Symphony Orchestra (123 W. South Temple, SLC).