Lloyd Francis Galbraith

Lloyd F. Galbraith, age 89, of Newell, Iowa died Saturday, June 28, 2014 at Bergan Mercy Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Memorial services will be held Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at 1:30 p.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Newell. Inurnment will follow in the Newell Cemetery in Newell. Visitation will take place Tuesday, July 1, 2014 from 4-7:00 p.m. at the Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell. The Fratzke & Jensen Funeral Home in Newell is in charge of the arrangements. Lloyd F. Galbraith was born March 25, 1925 in Sac City, Iowa, the son of Julian “Jude” and Alice (Mooney) Galbraith. As a child, he was baptized and confirmed into the Methodist faith at the Galbraith family church. Lloyd attended school at Douglas Country School. He then went to Newell High School where he graduated in 1943. He continued his education at A.I.B. Lloyd entered the United States Navy in 1944. He proudly served on the USS Latimer during World War II until he was honorably discharged. On November 20, 1948 Lloyd was united in marriage to V. Jeanette (Boyd) Galbraith at the United Methodist Church in Newell. Together they were blessed with four children: Terry, Theresa, Toni, and Thomas. Lloyd was passionate about being involved in the American Legion. He held many, if not all, of the offices both local and state wide throughout his time with the Legion. Lloyd was also a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Newell. In his spare time, Lloyd loved to golf, especially in Newell, where he was a member. Lloyd also enjoyed puzzles, crosswords, and playing cards. He was a loyal Newell-Fonda and Iowa Hawkeyes sports fan. Most of all, Lloyd loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 65 years, V. Jeanette Galbraith of Newell, Iowa; children: Terry (Mirandi) Galbraith of Euless, Texas; Theresa Tymeson of Los Lunas, New Mexico; Toni (Doug) Van Pelt of Cropwell, Alabama; Thomas (Janelle) Galbraith of Radford, Virginia; grandchildren: Shane (Beth) Otto of Birmingham, Alabama; Nikel Otto (Chad) McDougal of Naperville, Illinois; Erin Tymeson Morgan of Atlanta, Georgia; Amanda Tymeson (Damien) Lipke of New York, New York; Alyson Galbraith (Derek) Scott of Frisco, Texas; Emily Galbraith (Chris) Bailey of Little Elm, Texas; Elena, Olivia, and Mia Galbraith of Radford, Virginia; great-grandchildren: Owen and Kyndall McDougal of Naperville, Illinois; Spencer and Virginia Otto of Birmingham, Alabama; twins, Ava and Grace Scott of Frisco, Texas; brother-in-law, Steen (Elayne) Boyd of Storm Lake, Iowa; sister-in-law, Donna Boyd (Dennis) Henrich of Spirit Lake, Iowa; extended family and many friends. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, Julian “Jude” and Alice (Mooney) Galbraith; and brother, Donald “Shorty” Galbraith of Newell.

Lloyd Francis Galbraith

March 25, 1925 - June 28, 2014