Loyd Garlock

Loyd Garlock Loyd Charles Garlock was born on May 29, 1944 in Vanport Portland, Oregon to Dale and Marcella (Shine) Garlock. He left the world on July 29, 2014 to go to the biggest hunting ground in life. Loyd was born and raised Catholic and was always proud to have been an Altar Boy as a child and his beliefs and heart remained in the Roman Catholic faith until the day he died. Loyd's father, Dale, was in the Merchant Marines and later worked in the CCC camps after WWII. He started his own upholstery shop and later was in real estate. Loyd's mother, Marcie, returned to Billings, Montana by train when Loyd was 2 months old, along with his brother, Gary. She later worked in sales and in the medical field as a receptionist. Loyd attended Little Flower School and graduated from Holy Rosary School in 1959. He attended Billings Central for 2 years, and then graduated from Billings West High School in 1963. Loyd entered the Army in 1964 and was assigned to the 556th Transportation Unit, based in Fort Lewis, Washington. He received the rank of Specialist E-5, and was in charge of the motor pool at the reserve center in Billings. Loyd's favorite part of the 6 years was attending the annual 2 week summer camps. He received an honorable discharge in 1970. At the age of 15, Loyd spent the summer working on the Joe Boyd Ranch, near the Montana/Wyoming border. In the fall, he returned and worked for Midwest Cabinet Company, starting as a “clean-up” boy. He quickly realized he had an extraordinary talent for building cabinets and soon became their Foreman and #1 go-to guy. In 1982-1984, Loyd took his creative talent to another level and specialized in custom cabinets for local area hospitals and also residential. He wowed people with his creations and was so proud of his accomplishments. Loyd started his own cabinet shop, Magnum Cabinet MFG in 1985 with his partner and friend, Jim Frasch. They had the shop until 2001; during this time Loyd was nominated as “Cabinet Maker of the Year” by the Builder's Exchange. He joined Hi Tech Construction from 2001-2005, establishing a cabinet shop for the company. Another small “claim to fame” was in the summer of 1981, Loyd built the cabin on the set of “The Legend of Walks Far Woman” starring Raquel Welch, and we all got to meet her – kind of. Loyd's passions were hunting elk and buffalo, fishing and having a cold “delicious Miller Lite”. A few of his greatest experiences was going elk hunting on horseback with his brother-in-law, Jim Zeiler and a special buffalo hunt in Yellowstone Park, in which he was featured in Sports Illustrated.”Buffy” is still hanging on our wall to this day. Another big passion was hot rods. Loyd owned a '23 Bucket T, in which he and Diana attended Car Shows, Rod Runs and an occasional parade. He loved his car; it was his pride & joy. Loyd married his high school sweetheart, Diana Zeiler on October 24, 1964; this would have been their 50th year of marriage. Loyd is survived by his wife Diana, daughter Stacy Burgin (Rick) of Billings, Granddaughter Tedeen Holbert, of Dillon M; daughter Gail Porter (Spencer) and Grandsons, Colby and Bradin, all of Spring Creek, NV. Loyd never had the opportunity to meet his new special Great-Granddaughter, Berklee Lynn Porter; his brother Gary (MaryLynn) of Billings and his brother-in-law Jim (Sheila) Zeiler of Joliet, MT. Loyd was preceded in death by his father Dale, his mother Marcella, and his special mother-in-law Wilma Jean Zeiler, whom he loved to visit in Aspen Meadows and to push her around in her wheel chair. Loyd had a playful nature about him. He liked to tease those he liked and was the king of “double-dog daring”, especially between his two girls. His mischievous giggle has touched everyone he has ever met and his love for having fun and being the funniest guy in the room will definitely be remembered. Loyd also had a love of music and dancing. He taught his girls to jitterbug at a very young age, and instilled the love of Buddy Holly and 50s/60s Rock & Roll in them to this day. There is no doubt in our minds, at the Pearly Gates, his first words to the “Big Guy” were “Hi, my name is Loyd, how do you like me so far?” Special Thanks to Irene and the staff at Parkview Care Center for their excellent care and compassion for our beloved Loyd for the past 2 years. Memorial Services will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 6 at Dahl Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Associations in Loyd's name is much appreciated. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com