Vevalyn Nadine Lloyd of Redmond, Oregon, passed away peacefully in the comfort and loving surroundings of her home on August 7, 2013. She was 79. A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Redmond Memorial Cemetery, 3545 S. Canal Blvd. in Redmond. A celebration of Vevalyn’s life will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Redmond Community Church, 237 NW 9th Street, Redmond. Vevalyn was born January 31, 1934, in Yuba City, California, to Murlie and Vilot (Fox) Ware. In May 1983, she married Walter “Sam” Lloyd in Chico, California. Vevalyn worked as the manager of the precious gem department of Montgomery Ward until retiring in 1996. Vevalyn enjoyed cooking, baking, crocheting and bible study. Vevalyn is survived by her husband of 30 years, Sam Lloyd of Redmond, ; her son, Forest Price of Lewiston, ID; stepson, Mark Lloyd of Redding, CA; daughters, Laura Carter of Chico, CA, Susan Costa of Roseville, CA; stepdaughters, Terri Lloyd and Kathy Bartholomew, both of Los Angeles, CA. Other survivors include her brother, Malvin Ware of Las Vegas, NV; sisters, Cirveda Tucker of Sacramento, CA, and Merlyn Hodges of Stockton, CA; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. Memorial contributions in Vevalyn’s memory may be made to the Redmond Community Church, 237 NW 9th St., Redmond, OR 97756. Autumn Funerals-Redmond has been entrusted with the arrangements, (541) 504-9485. www.autumnfunerals.net

Source:  Bulletin, The (Bend, OR) – Wednesday, August 14, 2013