Lloyd F. Galbraith was born March 25, 1925 in Sac City, Iowa, the son of Julian "Jude" and Alice (Mooney) Galbraith.
As a child, he was baptized and confirmed into the Methodist faith at the Galbraith family church.
Lloyd attended school at Douglas Country School. He then went to Newell High School where he graduated in 1943. He continued his education at A.I.B.
Lloyd entered the United States Navy in 1944. He proudly served on the USS Latimer during World War II until he was honorably discharged.
On November 20, 1948 Lloyd was united in marriage to V. Jeanette (Boyd) Galbraith at the United Methodist Church in Newell. Together they were blessed with four children: Terry, Theresa, Toni, and Thomas.
Lloyd was passionate about being involved in the American Legion. He held many, if not all, of the offices both local and state wide throughout his time with the Legion. Lloyd was also a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Newell.
In his spare time, Lloyd loved to golf, especially in Newell, where he was a member. Lloyd also enjoyed puzzles, crosswords, and playing cards. He was a loyal Newell-Fonda and Iowa Hawkeyes sports fan. Most of all, Lloyd loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, Julian "Jude" and Alice (Mooney) Galbraith; and brother, Donald "Shorty" Galbraith of Newell.
As a child, he was baptized and confirmed into the Methodist faith at the Galbraith family church.
Lloyd attended school at Douglas Country School. He then went to Newell High School where he graduated in 1943. He continued his education at A.I.B.
Lloyd entered the United States Navy in 1944. He proudly served on the USS Latimer during World War II until he was honorably discharged.
On November 20, 1948 Lloyd was united in marriage to V. Jeanette (Boyd) Galbraith at the United Methodist Church in Newell. Together they were blessed with four children: Terry, Theresa, Toni, and Thomas.
Lloyd was passionate about being involved in the American Legion. He held many, if not all, of the offices both local and state wide throughout his time with the Legion. Lloyd was also a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Newell.
In his spare time, Lloyd loved to golf, especially in Newell, where he was a member. Lloyd also enjoyed puzzles, crosswords, and playing cards. He was a loyal Newell-Fonda and Iowa Hawkeyes sports fan. Most of all, Lloyd loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, Julian "Jude" and Alice (Mooney) Galbraith; and brother, Donald "Shorty" Galbraith of Newell.
Lloyd F. Galbraith was born March 25, 1925 in Sac City, Iowa, the son of Julian "Jude" and Alice (Mooney) Galbraith.
As a child, he was baptized and confirmed into the Methodist faith at the Galbraith family church.
Lloyd attended school at Douglas Country School. He then went to Newell High School where he graduated in 1943. He continued his education at A.I.B.
Lloyd entered the United States Navy in 1944. He proudly served on the USS Latimer during World War II until he was honorably discharged.
On November 20, 1948 Lloyd was united in marriage to V. Jeanette (Boyd) Galbraith at the United Methodist Church in Newell. Together they were blessed with four children: Terry, Theresa, Toni, and Thomas.
Lloyd was passionate about being involved in the American Legion. He held many, if not all, of the offices both local and state wide throughout his time with the Legion. Lloyd was also a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Newell.
In his spare time, Lloyd loved to golf, especially in Newell, where he was a member. Lloyd also enjoyed puzzles, crosswords, and playing cards. He was a loyal Newell-Fonda and Iowa Hawkeyes sports fan. Most of all, Lloyd loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, Julian "Jude" and Alice (Mooney) Galbraith; and brother, Donald "Shorty" Galbraith of Newell.
As a child, he was baptized and confirmed into the Methodist faith at the Galbraith family church.
Lloyd attended school at Douglas Country School. He then went to Newell High School where he graduated in 1943. He continued his education at A.I.B.
Lloyd entered the United States Navy in 1944. He proudly served on the USS Latimer during World War II until he was honorably discharged.
On November 20, 1948 Lloyd was united in marriage to V. Jeanette (Boyd) Galbraith at the United Methodist Church in Newell. Together they were blessed with four children: Terry, Theresa, Toni, and Thomas.
Lloyd was passionate about being involved in the American Legion. He held many, if not all, of the offices both local and state wide throughout his time with the Legion. Lloyd was also a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Newell.
In his spare time, Lloyd loved to golf, especially in Newell, where he was a member. Lloyd also enjoyed puzzles, crosswords, and playing cards. He was a loyal Newell-Fonda and Iowa Hawkeyes sports fan. Most of all, Lloyd loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, Julian "Jude" and Alice (Mooney) Galbraith; and brother, Donald "Shorty" Galbraith of Newell.
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