[ LOCATIONS ]
Obituary of Lloyd Blackwelder
Lloyd E. Blackwelder, 86, of Limon, Colorado passed away peacefully on Monday, November 08, 2010 at the Eben Ezer Care Center on Brush, Colorado.
Lloyd Eugene Blackwelder was born in Satanta, Kansas on February 27, 1924 to George and Ella (Swinson) Blackwelder. He was the youngest of 4 children. His family farmed until their move to Florence, Colorado when Lloyd was in grade school.
He met Leona Weber while working in the Sheridan Lake area and they were married on January 16, 1945. In the fall of 1947 they moved north of Limon where they settled and raised their family. Lloyds great joys in life were family and farming. To this marriage were born 9 children- 7 boys and twin girls. He was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus and an active participant in all the 4-H programs and school activities his children were associated with.
He is preceded in death by a son, Stanley, his parents, 2 sisters; Effie Decker, Florence Blackwelder and one brother; Cecil Blackwelder.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Leona, children-John (Geri) Blackwelder, Doug (Rhonda) Blackwelder, Greg (Kerri) Blackwelder, Rod (Ruth) Blackwelder, Jay (Gretchen) Blackwelder, Julie (Mark) LoSasso, Joan (Mike) Blossom, Chuck Blackwelder, 19 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren.
To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Lloyd Blackwelder, please visit our Tree Store
A Memorial Tree was planted for Lloyd
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ the staff at Love Funeral Home
Services for Lloyd Blackwelder
There are no events scheduled. You can still show your support by planting a tree in memory of Lloyd Blackwelder.
Plant a tree in memory of Lloyd
Honoring Lives... Celebrating Memories
Burlington
377 15th Street
Burlington, CO 80800
(719) 346-8826
Cheyenne Wells
63 E 3rd South
Cheyenne Wells, CO 80810
(719) 767-5961
Limon
225 F. Ave P.O. Box 188
Limon. CO 80828
(719) 775-2333
Strasburg
56131 E. Coltax Ave.
Strasburg, CO 80136