Lloyd S. Coley

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Lloyd Coley Obituary

Lloyd S. Coley "Spade" Lloyd Stanley Coley, 80, died peacefully of natural causes, surrounded by family Nov. 14, 2005 at Utah State Veterans Nursing Home. Born March 30, 1925 in Ogden, Utah to Lloyd G. and Verna S. Coley. He married Mary Onadel Averett on Nov. 22, 1947. Lloyd was a veteran who served his country during World War II in the U.S. Navy as a signalman aboard the U.S.S. Norton Sound. Lloyd was a graduate of Ogden High School, class of '43. He also attended Weber State College Art Program. Lloyd began his professional career at Marveon Sign Co. in Ogden. He then worked for Salt Lake Neon. In 1955 he started working for Rainbow Neon Sign Co. as a graphic artist, later becoming the sole proprietor. Lloyd enjoyed a 50 year career in the sign business. He enjoyed golfing, music, dancing and antique cars. But his greatest passion was his wife Onadel, his family and friends. He delighted in telling jokes, stories and making people laugh. Lloyd is survived by his loving wife Onadel, three children; Connie Coley Kirkpatrick (Bruce), Laura Coley Leverich and Vincent Guy Coley (Barbara). Six grandchildren; Jennifer, Lindsay (Joshua), Ryan (Heather), Shawn, Matthew and Karen. Two great grandchildren; Savannah and Samuel. Three sisters; Judy Orton, Cheri Karren, LaDawn Kidd and one brother Ron Coley. Preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Shirley and Colleen and his brother Gus. Memorial services will be held at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park at 3401 Highland Dr., Salt Lake City on Friday, November 18, 2005 at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends at 1:30 p.m. at Wasatch Lawn. In lieu of flowers, family asks for donations to be sent to the Utah State Veterans Nursing Home or the charity of your choice.

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Published by The Salt Lake Tribune from Nov. 17 to Nov. 18, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Lloyd Coley

13 Entries

Linda G Losser

June 8, 2021

I was curious too see who was currently running Rainbow Neon Sign Co. When I saw Guy"s name, it brought back fond memories of Lloyd and Onadel. You probably do not remember me. I am Linda (Gibbs) Losser. My Dad, Milt Gibbs ,was the electrician and sign hanger at Rainbow for many years. I grew up just a few blocks from you in Kearns on 4460 West. I actually used to babysit you, Connie, and Laura on occasion, when your Mom and Dad went to American Legion functions together with my Mom and Dad. I always enjoyed being around your Mom who was so kind and
I was totally in awe of your Dad's artistic abilities. He used to draw things for my Girl Scout Troop. I was also fascinated by the phone booth he put in your house when you moved from Kearns. Your parents were great people and great friends to my Mom and Dad.

Glad to see you are keeping up the sign business.
Linda (Gibbs) Losser

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Robin Coley-Nickels

December 15, 2005

To my wonderful Uncle Lloyd - I have not been able to do this until now, because I could not admit that you were gone. Life simply will not be the same without you in it. I will never forget the summer visits - swimming, laughing, sharing stories and jokes and making such wonderful memories. I will love you always and I look forward to the time when we meet again. To my dear Aunt Onie and cousins, I am so deeply sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you.

Angela Beckstead (Karren)

November 23, 2005

My Dearest Uncle Lloyd,

You will be deeply missed. I think back and remember all the summers that you would come to Boise and the excitement and anticipation waiting for those wonderful weeks. I will indeed miss your smiling face and all the great stories and gifts that you brought to our family. I love you and I will be excited to see you again.

Richard & Sherri Craig

November 23, 2005

Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Cheri Karren

November 21, 2005

My Dear Lloyd: From the first time you held me the day I was born until the last time you hugged me 2 years ago, you have always been my knight in shining armor. You always were such a wonderful big brother. I will miss our "Happy Birthday phone calls" to each other. I always admired you so, and your love, humor, wit, thoughtfulness, kindness and understanding will remain with us forever. Please know that we will miss you terribly but you will remain in our hearts forever.

Sue Alexander

November 20, 2005

Lloyd.......he was a character....always quick with a smile. He and his whole family were a big and very wonderful part of my childhood. Many blessings and lots love to all of you.

Tim Sweeney

November 18, 2005

Lloyd, I always counted you as one of the finest gentlemen that I had the priviledge of knowing.

LaDawn, Larry & Austin Kidd

November 17, 2005

Lloyd took us to our first tailgate party! A few years later, we had the pleasure of cruising to the Caribbean with Lloyd and Onie in 1986. What wonderful memories with our brother. His quick wit, laughter, compassion, and generosity set a high standard for all of us to live up to. We will miss those good times. Our thoughts and prayers to all friends and family members.

Marc & Linda Alexander

November 17, 2005

We will never forget the time we spent with Lloyd and Onadel one summer, and watched their home movies of Lloyd giving his son a hair cut and them making us Moscow Mules. We never laughed so hard.

I remember a cowboy hat Lloyd got me for my birthday when I was just a youngun. I loved that hat. He showed me how to shape it in salt water also. He was always smiling. We Will miss him.

Marie Alexander

November 17, 2005

It has bee one of my life's greatest treasures, knowing LLoyd S. Coley along with his wonderful family. We will all miss you.

Kari Karren

November 17, 2005

My Uncle Lloyd,

We will all miss you so! Your compassion, your thougtfulness and your teasing. I will always cherish all the memories of the times we were together, like the time you came to visit me when I was in Salt Lake for band competitions or the time you floated down the river with us and you fell over the back of the boat. Know that we love you!

Ron & Linda Coley

November 17, 2005

Our prayers and deepest symphathies are with you at this time. We will all miss this wonderful man.

Helen Bero

November 17, 2005

Vince and Barb,

Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Parade Day will never be the same for me.

God Speed and Love,

Helen

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