Lloyd Albert Anderson, 73, died peacefully November 5, 2012 at Brookhaven Care Facility in West Kelowna.
Lloyd was born February 2, 1939 in Camrose, Alberta to James and Helen Anderson. Lloyd graduated high school in Bawlf, and went on to complete a Mechanical Engineering degree at the University of Alberta. He married Lona Lindroth in 1962, and pursued a career in Engineering in the Okanagan Valley where they raised two sons, Kenneth and Douglas. While in Summerland, Lloyd was very active in the Rotary Club, local community groups and a member of the school board.
In 1985, Lloyd completed his Master’s degree in Urban Land Development at the University of British Columbia and went on to work on the Expo 86 project in Vancouver. His love of travel led him into a career building expo pavilions in the US, Spain and his favorite, Australia where he spent much of the latter part of his life. Lloyd was an avid sailor, traveler, runner and pilot who enjoyed life to fullest.
He is survived by his son Kenneth and sister Gail Baker. He is predeceased by his son Doug and his brothers, Donald and William. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 16, 2012, 1:00 pm at the Springfield Funeral Home at 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. Donations may be sent to the Alzheimer Society of British Columbia. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com, 250-860-7077.