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Lloyd "Pop" Veik
1939 - 2017
Lloyd "Pop" Veik
1939 - 2017
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BORN
1939
DIED
2017
Lloyd Veik Obituary
Lloyd met and married Donna Kuykendall on June 1, 1968. Together, they had two sons; Lloyd "Dean" and Jeffrey.
He was employed as a plant supervisor at Lily Tulip for 39 ½ years. Since retirement, he enjoyed spending time with friends and family, watching car, motorcycle and horse races and taking road trips with his wife Donna. His biggest pride and joy was his family. He was a sweet and caring man that was loved by many.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Jennie; two sisters, Wilma Carlson and Lois; three brothers, Richard, Jerome "Bud" and James; mother-in-law, Neva Kuykendall; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Backhaus, Melvin Faulkner, Victor Carlson, Robert Joranco and David Chapin; and sisters-in-law, Ramona Veik and Sandi Garland. He is survived and will be dearly missed by his wife, Donna; two sons, Dean (Jennifer) and Jeff (Esmeralda); four grandchildren, Beatriz, Trevor, Alison and Brianna; one great-grandchild, Esther Alicia; his siblings, Jean Backhaus, Elaine Joranco, Ray (Arlene), Lester and Larry (Linda); many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, friends and countless others that love him dearly.
Lloyd's life will be celebrated on June 24th at Montecito Memorial Park and Mortuary in Colton, California at 10 a.m. A reception at the facility will immediately follow. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the American Cancer Society (https://donate3.cancer.org/).
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Beatriz Ortiz
June 30, 2017
Pop, I know people are grieving and sad over losing you but I won't and I wish they wouldn't either because you are not "lost" or "gone." You will forever live by our sides, watching over us, and we will see you again someday. I know you're waiting for us, happy and healthy and safe, living your next great adventure that I look forward to hearing about someday. For now though, I'll continue to see you in my dreams. We love you.
Alison Veik
June 30, 2017
I miss you so much Pop and I think of you every single day. I'm sad that you're not here with us but I'm glad you're at peace and free of pain. You'll always be a hero in my heart as well as so many others. We love you❤
Brianna Veik
June 29, 2017
Grandpa your are honestly the best grandfather I could ever ask for. You my life pretty cool to be honest, because if it wasn't for you I would never be into motorcycle's or racing. If i ever had a bad day all i had to do was call you and you would always turn that bad day upside down. You have always inspired me to not make bad choices and for that i will always look up to you as my hero.
Please watch over are family. We all love you dearly and miss you very much.
Darryl Rogers
June 24, 2017
The day has approached we say goodbye to one of the most amazing men I know. The one thing that helps me through this pain is knowing you're not suffering anymore. The one thing that can't be taken away from me is the memories. Lloyd Was a great husband, father and Grandfather and of course Uncle. You devoted your life to family, one of the most hardworking men I know that i so respected so much, you were a great role model.I'll always remember that smirk when he was thinking something funny. Until we meet again Uncle Lloyd I will cherish the time we had with you
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Debi Savicky
June 20, 2017
It hurts so much to say so long for now to someone you love, honor, and respect. Such is the case with our dear Lloyd. To Jay and I he not only was an Uncle, but a role model and close friend as well. We always knew Lloyd would be there for us to help with whatever we needed, whenever we needed it. He was the most kind hearted person you could ever be lucky enough to meet. I have known him for almost all of my life, and I can't think of a single burst of anger or a rude comment, or even just a foul mood ever coming from him. He only showed love, caring, and patience. Jay and I will keep every single memory (and those are countless), of all the fun we shared, and all the good advice we gained, deep in our hearts, and we'll always be thankful for the time we had together.
June 19, 2017
Lloyd was a good friend. We worked together for 25 years at the Lily Tulip Cup Plant on Iowa Ave. in Riverside. We shot a few games of pool and drowned a few sorrows and celebrated a few wins. My prayers are with the Family. Lloyd was a good family man. John Dunlap(Riverside)
Danielle Chapin
June 19, 2017
Prayers for all the family for the loss ... Much love and respect for all
David Chapin
June 14, 2017
my memory's of uncle Lloyd go so far back into my childhood and i don't have a single bad one uncle Lloyd loved his family with the deepest kind of love i don't think i can pick a most fond memory. so uncle Lloyd thank you.
you are loved and will be missed.rest in piece.
Sommer Guttierrez
June 14, 2017
My heart is filled with so much sadness. He was an amazing uncle. I have so many memories of him and papa watching the horse races on tv, basketball, playing dominoes and all of us going out to eat together and so many more great memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time. We Love you guys.
You'll always be in our hearts uncles Lloyd
Joy Faulkner
June 14, 2017
Lloyd will be missed forever....my brother in law for 49 years...a brother in law, but more important Mel's best friend....I know he loved Mel as much as Mel loved him. It pleases me so that his final resting place will be near his buddy, as well as other family that he loved, and thatloved him. We love you Lloyd.so sorry you had to leave us, but so glad you are free from pain......
Jeff Veik
June 14, 2017
Pop, I know the last year was very painful for you and all of our family. As with everything you have always done, you took the fight head on. You are the toughest man I have ever known. You will always be my mentor. I will always take pride in all that you have taught me. I will share my favorite Pop quote, "when life gets tough, you have to build a bridge and get over it". Life is pretty tough right now Pop, please help us build this bridge that will get us through these tough days. Smile Pop, no more pain. I miss you so much Pop. I Love You Very Much. Your son, Jeff
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Jennifer Veik
June 13, 2017
Jennifer Veik
June 13, 2017
"When Your Beautiful Heart Stopped Beating, My Heart Just Broke in Two, Knowing That Here On Earth, There Will Never Be Another Like You!" Love you Pop!!!
Leslie Cope
June 13, 2017
Very few men today could hold a candle to Uncle Lloyd. In my 38 years I have never heard a person say anything but positive things about him. He was a devoted family man - an amazing husband, father and grandfather. I feel so blessed that I got to spend so much of my childhood with Aunt Donna and Uncle Lloyd. They created so many wonderful memories for us. I remember them opening up their garage when I was moving out on my own for college. They loaded my Dad's truck up with furniture for my new apartment. That is the type of people and family they are - always supportive, always loving.
They raised two incredible men - cousins that I often talk to my own son about. "Real life heroes" I tell my boy. Uncle Lloyd's love and support of them never wavered. He was so proud.
When I was in my 20's, we almost lost Uncle Lloyd to a heart attack. I remember crying all the way to the hospital and then when the doctor came in and told us he wouldn't make it - well, I thought that was going to be my first real experience with losing a loved one. Instead, what took place that day was nothing short of divine and it went on to be one of the most important moments/turning points in my life. My uncle David grabbed our hands and began to pray. Mind you, the doctor had already told us he wouldn't make it. As the prayer began to flow, for the first time in my life, I felt the presence of the Holy Spirit and I knew Uncle Lloyd would be okay. That experience began a number of steps that led me to becoming a Christian and later getting baptized. I will forever be grateful to him for this - his will to live in so many ways saved my life.
I love you Uncle Lloyd and our family will never be the same without you.
Esmeralda Veik
June 13, 2017
The difficult time of illness and suffering has ended and a new time of sorrow has begun. Pop will be sorely missed. We love you Lloyd John Veik!
Lisa Park
June 13, 2017
There are to many memory's. When I think of him first thing come to mind was his smile. I always loved his smile. I also think horse or car races. He was a amazing husband. Donna picked a great man. He raise two awesome boys and was a great grandfather to his grandchildren. I miss him so much!
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