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susan smethers
December 12, 2010
When I think of your Dad I think of how caring he was. The time he found the flu shots for us in Marysville. When I helped with your wedding-he liked to give me a bad time-but he loved the whole thing.
Michelle Fieschel
December 5, 2010
Kim, so sorry to hear about your dad. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Maureen Watt
December 5, 2010
Thinking of both of you girls today. Know you are in my heart and prayers always.
Victoria Nielson
December 3, 2010
Oh my darling girls. So very sorry for your loss. Love you!-Victoria
Sharon Zemla
November 24, 2010
Thinking of his beautiful daughters and how much they will miss their Dad...my heart is heavy for all the family and friends.
Carol Ridenour
November 24, 2010
Cheryl, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. So glad you got to be with your Dad. We all miss you and hope you get back soon! Take care of yourself. Love you bunches.
November 23, 2010
I had the pleaseure of working with your dad at Beale from 1980 to 1985, he will surely be missed .I already miss his notes and emails. Gary (Izzy) Klein
Michael Douglas
November 22, 2010
Kathy and Kim, please accept our condolencies, we are very sorry for your loss.
I first met your dad at RAF Mildenhall in 1983, we shared the same shop, and during that time I really got to know his character, he cared and showed compassion for a lot of people.
He reappeared in Florida at another work location where we again shared the same shop.
We worked in the same hangar, just a few shops apart in Saudi Arabia, and resided at the same compound.
Lloyd was the one to always maintain that everyone in the group had a genuine Thanksgiving dinner while we are in Saudi Arabia away from our families.
We reunited again in 1995 in Palmdale/Edwards, back on the SR-71 program.
I could go on with this, but I will close by saying that I knew him for 27 yrs, and during those years, he always maintained a very positive demeanor.
My wife met him when he came to our home in California, and she thought very highly of him.
May you and your family find comfort during this difficult time, through our Lord and Savior Jusus Christ.
Mike and Julie Douglas
Phil Beals
November 21, 2010
To the Rayworth Family,
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for your (our) loss. Lloyd was a good shipmate and, like you, we loved him too. We only hope that our sincere sympathy will somehow ease your pain.
The Bang Gang
Lord this departed Shipmate with Dolphins on his chest,
Is part of an outfit known to be the best.
Please welcome him and offer him your hand,
As you no doubt know he's the best in the land.
And also heavenly Father add his name to the roll
Of our departed Shipmates who serve on Final Patrol.
Assure them all that we, who still survive
Will always keep their memory alive.
Sandy Wakeland
November 19, 2010
May the memories of your dad live forever. May the love that you shared with him live in your heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Hang in there Kim. We all love you!
Bill Harwood
November 19, 2010
I had the pleasure of knowing Lloyd from 1976 to 1980 while stationed at Beale AFB and Kadina,Okinawa. We worked and played hard but I had the utmost respect for his knowledge, wisdom, and respect as he tutored and supervised the photo troops. There is a beautiful picture of him at the Evergreen museum in McMinnville, Oregon of him standing in front of an SR-71 with his cameras. He will be missed along with his daily emails.
John Gregoroski
November 18, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Lloyd's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. John and Leslie Gregoroski
Tracy Pundt
November 18, 2010
Dear Kim and Kathy,
There are no words to express how sorry I am for the loss of your Dad. He was such a wonderful man, and I know how close you all were. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult and painful time. I love you guys!
Cathy Scriven
November 18, 2010
Over the years I have enjoyed many conversations with Lloyd. Most often we spoke of either Family or the East Coast, both of which he was very passionate about. He was a very carrying man always willing to help a friend and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Rayworth Family in this time of sorrow.
Linda Mendoza
November 18, 2010
"Even in the deepest sinking there is the hidden purpose of an ultimate rising. Thus it is for all men; from none is the source of light withheld unless he himself withdraws from it. There fore the most important this is no to despair."
It is my wish that all whom are grieving his loss can comfort in these words. I love you Kim.
Bill Edick
November 17, 2010
Lloyd had just told me about the visit he had with his family at his home with the daughters (Kathy, Kim and Cheryl) and their family. He said what a great time he had just having everyone together. Family was very important to Lloyd, he spoke often how much he loved his kids and grandkids. He played the father roll to many of us at TBT's and I will surely miss him!
Allen & Penny Duckworth
November 17, 2010
Lloyd has been a great friend! Although we haven't seen him in over a decade, his daily email exchanges will be greatly missid. May the Lord bless those he has left behind.
Herb Long
November 16, 2010
To The Rayworth Family So Sorry For Your Loss Of A Great Man And Friend.He Will Be Missed By Many.
Pamela Anson
November 16, 2010
I had the pleasure of knowing Lloyd for 8 years as his hairstylist before moving to VA. Such a wonderful man and so proud of his family!! We did keep in touch & had lunch a couple of times when I visited CA. He will be deeply missed!! I am sending thoughts and prayers your way to help you through this difficult time. Take care!
Sandy & Greg Giorgi
November 16, 2010
Dear Kim and Kathy, please accept my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your father. Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in our thoughts. Love Sandy and Greg
mary phelps
November 16, 2010
Kim, my Heart aches for you. My prayers will be with you. Please take care of yourself. Love mary
Patty & Jose Raya
November 16, 2010
A PROUD father & loving neighbor. His friendly smile and wave will be missed. He spoke very proudly of his beautiful daughters. A WISE man with a GREAT sense of humor. This is the way the RAYA family will remember & keep dearly in their hearts. May God bless your family. Rest in peace for we know you are with the Lord. We Love You.
Barbara Mejia
November 16, 2010
Dearest Kathy and Kim, Words can't express my sympathy for the loss of your father. He was such a strong man who raised two beautiful women with such pride and dignity. I will miss his hugs,smile, and laughter!! My prayers and thoughts are with you. Love you.
Jack & Josie Levine
November 16, 2010
Josie and I have valued your father's friendship throughout the years. He was always thoughtfull, caring and loved you all. He was a true patriot in his service to the U.S.A.F. with his technical skills. We will hold dear all of his memories. We share your grief and hope you find peace.
Olga Huizar
November 16, 2010
Kim I am so sorry for the loss of your father. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jeff and Olga Huizar
Sarah Espino
November 16, 2010
Kathy & Kim I am so sorry for your loss. Your familys are in my thoughts prayers. May God comfort you guys during this time.
Margo Stazenski-Myers
November 16, 2010
Kim and Kathy I am so sorry for your loss. Your loss reminds me of the loss of my Poppa earlier this year. Keep the faith that you will be one day reunited and he is no longer in pain. You and your family are in my thoughts.
November 16, 2010
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
~ The Appeal-Democrat Family
Stephanie Romero
November 16, 2010
Kathy and Kim, I love you so much! I'm so sorry. May God comfort you during this heartache.
Marty Reyes
November 16, 2010
My heart aches with you and for you.. Lloyd raised some beautiful daughters and he was very proud of you..Keep his spirit alive my friends!
November 15, 2010
Kim and Kathy so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your familys. Sue Underwood Patterson
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