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WALKER, Lloyd E.
Legendary horse trainer, owner, and breeder passed away on October 28, 2010 in his home with his wife Glenda by his side after a brief illness, days before his 94th birthday. Lloyd was born in Wichita, Kansas on October 31, 1916, and spent his early years on a farm in Oklahoma. He moved to California at the age of 17. He served in World War II as a caregiver for horses used by soldiers. Lloyd was a well known Quarter Horse and Thoroughbred race horse trainer, owner, and breeder for 55 years. He held the record of most races won in a year at Los Alamitos Race Track for over 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 72 years Glenda, his two daughters Carol (Hamid) Osman of Pahrump, Nevada and Sherry (Donald) Klahs of Valencia, California, four granddaughters, two adopted grandsons, seven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandsons. Visitation will be held at Elk Grove Funeral Chapel (9101 Elk Grove Blvd.) on Monday, November 1st from 12-5PM and interment at Forest Lawn Cypress on Wednesday, November 3rd at 11:00AM. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of donor's choice.
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Becky Eastwood
November 1, 2010
Grandpa was the most independent man I've ever known. I'm so proud to be his granddaughter. Thank you Grandpa for teaching me to be independent too and to be proud of it!
Christine Howard
November 1, 2010
Lloyd, was a grandfather to my chidren and a role modle to their dad. He took the time to watch football games, talk to them children and his face lit up every time they walked in the room. He will be missed. I know his suffering and pain are done now and the memories and pictures we have to hold on to. Thank you for blessing my life, my families life and being a role model for them. Christine and Grandkids, Tarren and Kristianna Howard
Joe Yother
October 31, 2010
How hard is this??? One never has the words to say about someone’s passing, especially when there has been a divorce and one is not longer a member of the family. Still, I will try because Lloyd Walker is a man worth the effort.
I have never... known a kinder gentler Family Man, Grandfather or Great Grandfather than Lloyd Walker. In my nearly 25 years of knowing Lloyd, I had never know him not to have a smile on his face, especially when it came to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. From the Great Chicken Chase on a cold Thanksgiving night, fishing in his pond, or giving rides in the loader of his tractor or golf cart, Lloyd loved life and loved his family. I always looked forward to loading the kids up in the van and enduring the traffic out to Elk Grove for Thanksgiving. So many happy thoughts and memories to be had there. Lloyd, I will miss you. I know that you are in the Lords care now and all is well. I could spend hours recounting happy times with him, but you get the picture.
Joe Yother
Joe Yother
October 31, 2010
How hard is this??? One never has the words to say about someone’s passing, especially when there has been a divorce and one is not longer a member of the family. Still, I will try because Lloyd Walker is a man worth the effort.
I have never known a kinder gentler Family Man, Grandfather or Great Grandfather than Lloyd Walker. In my nearly 25 years of knowing Lloyd, I had never know him not to have a smile on his face, especially when it came to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. From the Great Chicken Chase on a cold Thanksgiving night, fishing in his pond, or giving rides in the loader of his tractor or golf cart, Lloyd loved life and loved his family. I always looked forward to loading the kids up in the van and enduring the traffic out to Elk Grove for Thanksgiving. So many happy thoughts and memories to be had there. Lloyd, I will miss you. I know that you are in the Lords care now and all is well. I could spend hours recounting happy times with him, but you get the picture.
Joe Yother
Carole Logan
October 31, 2010
So sorry to hear of Lloyd's passing. He was a good man.. Heart felt condolence to Glenda and all the family. May your memories of all the good times bring peace to your heart.
Valarie
October 31, 2010
Lloyd was my great grandfather. I always referred to him as Grandpa Walker. Although I primarily saw him when I was younger, they were some of my fondest memories. He was a very kind, and loving man. I will miss him greatly.
October 30, 2010
Lloyd was a very nice man. He put up with 12 women in his home for numerous bunco games without a qualm!! He never tired of talking horses with me and it was great fun to watch him watching the Sacramento Kings on TV. Glenda, his wife is an ispiration to me and was with him 24/7 in the end. Lloyd, I will miss you at the games!!! Peace be with you Lloyd, and my thoughts are with your family. Lots of love, Teri
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