Mr. Lloyd Franklin Siver

On February 2, 2016 in Kamloops, B.C., Lloyd Franklin Siver passed away at the age of 84. Lloyd was predeceased by his wife May in 2012. He is survived by three children - Sheryl (Ed) Lindquist, Carmen (Brad) Hiebert, and Brooke; five grandchildren - Jon, Laura, Kyle, Garrett and Jordan; his brother Clifford Siver; niece Raye-Wynn Lindsay; brother-in-law Don Nazarkiw and many cousins and other relatives.

Lloyd was born on April 14th, 1931 in Kennedy, Saskatchewan. At a young age he moved with his family to Geraldton, Ontario where he lived with his parents Ken and Caroline Siver. In his early twenties, Lloyd joined the Royal Canadian Air Force and became a flight instructor, training numerous pilots from air forces around the world while stationed in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. Lloyd then trained on helicopters, which he flew in the Arctic on the DEW line. Later, after a short stint with Quebec Air, Lloyd and his family moved to Kamloops in 1964 to work for Okanagan Helicopters. Although based in Kamloops, Lloyd flew all over B.C., working with forestry, mining, hydro, search and rescue and numerous other companies and individuals. Lloyd loved flying and had an extensive career, retiring as the base manager for Canadian Helicopters. Once retired, Lloyd honed his horology skills repairing antique clocks. He enjoyed visits from his children and grandchildren, especially drinking cold ice-tea on the veranda. He cared about maintaining family connections and always had a wonderful smile.

Special thanks to Hank Bepple for his numerous visits with Lloyd and to the staff at Overlander (Evergreen) care home. Should friends so desire, donations in memory of Lloyd may be made to the Marjory Willoughby Snowden Memorial Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Crescent South, Kamloops, B.C., V2E 2S9. No service by request.