R.I.P Lloyd Thatcher

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Long time Snore member Lloyd Thatcher passed away on Monday November 21st at 8:49am from heart and respitory failure , he was fighting a 27 year battle with diabetes, Lloyd was 57. Lloyd first became a member of Snore in 1981 , He competed then in class 1 and class 2 unlimited, later in life he race in class 9 and class 12 with his son. Lloyd served on the board of directors for snore for a couple of years in the early 2000's and was also the sargent of arms during that time, he also volunteered as flag man for 2 years until he begain having health issues. He is survived by his Son Ken and Daughter Heather , He was a good Man and father, He will be greatly missed

Memorial Services will be held Sunday, December 4th at 10:00 AM at :



Palm Mortuary Northwest

6701 North Jones Blvd

Las Vegas, NV 89131

702.464.8460



Those attending the memorial are invited to join family and friends for a Celebration of Life gathering/BBQ at Lucky 88 Motorsports headquarters, 3351 North Bronco St, Las Vegas, NV 89108 at 12:00pm.



Flowers and condolences can be sent to Palm Northwest. For further details or any questions, please contact Kenny Thatcher @ 702.824.3714.



We wish to thank everyone for their condolences and well-wishes and know that we are joined by so many of Lloyd’s friends in the knowledge that he is racing in Heaven, kicking up rocks and dust.



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[Wich 1069]

I'll never forget building that 2-seat 9 car in your backyard with you and your dad when I kept hitting my head on that tree and I was giving him a hard time...."damnit Lloyd, trim your trees!" I'll always remember those good times with him...He was an awesome guy and he will be missed.

Wich

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Lloyd was a great guy , god speed

[C.J.]

Wow such a shock to just read this on here. I am so sorry for your loss Kenny. I don't even really know what to say. He was a good man and will be dearly missed. We will keep you in our prayers during this tough time. Godspeed Lloyd.

[tapped1069]

I just remember ALL the time's in the backyard or in the shop listening to you 2 best friends or brothers or father & son....... you get what I mean. I could get a 18 pack of beer and just sit & listen and watch you guys go at it. Funniest thing ever. He was a great guy and I'll miss him. RIP Lloyd!

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In Memory of
Lloyd Eugene Thatcher
April 20, 1954 - November 21, 2011
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LLOYD THATCHER Lloyd Eugene Thatcher, 57, a public service engineer, of Las Vegas, passed away Nov. 21, 2011. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 4, at Palm Mortuary, 6701 N. Jones Blvd.
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Lloyd Eugene Thatcher was a loving father, a dedicated worker, a loyal friend, an influence in the off-road racing community and a man who will be missed by many. Lloyd’s parents, Arlo Thatcher and Gwenda Harkness, lived in Scott County, Kansas but eloped to New Mexico in 1952. They soon made their home in Topeka, Kansas and welcomed their first child on April 20th, 1954, a baby boy named Lloyd Eugene Thatcher. He was soon joined by sister, Teresa Lynn in 1956, initiating his big brother shenanigans and kick starting his trickery. Lloyd was a bright and active child, excelling in school and even winning a reading award. He was a gifted problem solver and worked hard to accomplish group goals. This skill made him a wonderful asset to school sporting teams and the Boy Scouts of America. He was out-going and animated, and enjoyed new activities and pursued a variety of interests. He took part in football, basketball and soccer. In his spare time he liked building model airplanes and racing go-karts. When Lloyd was thirteen, change was brought to his life with the divorce of his parents. His family was expanded by his father’s remarriage to Wanda Jo Babcock, which gave him two new sisters, Cristal Dawn and Elizabeth Jane. This new family unit celebrated Arlo and Wanda’s marriage with a group honeymoon trip to Disneyland. Lloyd’s next five years were split attending school in Topeka and Las Vegas. These school years were filled...
Lloyd Eugene Thatcher was a loving father, a dedicated worker, a loyal friend, an influence in the off-road racing community and a man who will be missed by many.

Lloyd’s parents, Arlo Thatcher and Gwenda Harkness, lived in Scott County, Kansas but eloped to New Mexico in 1952. They soon made their home in Topeka, Kansas and welcomed their first child on April 20th, 1954, a baby boy named Lloyd Eugene Thatcher. He was soon joined by sister, Teresa Lynn in 1956, initiating his big brother shenanigans and kick starting his trickery.

Lloyd was a bright and active child, excelling in school and even winning a reading award. He was a gifted problem solver and worked hard to accomplish group goals. This skill made him a wonderful asset to school sporting teams and the Boy Scouts of America. He was out-going and animated, and enjoyed new activities and pursued a variety of interests. He took part in football, basketball and soccer. In his spare time he liked building model airplanes and racing go-karts.

When Lloyd was thirteen, change was brought to his life with the divorce of his parents. His family was expanded by his father’s remarriage to Wanda Jo Babcock, which gave him two new sisters, Cristal Dawn and Elizabeth Jane. This new family unit celebrated Arlo and Wanda’s marriage with a group honeymoon trip to Disneyland.

Lloyd’s next five years were split attending school in Topeka and Las Vegas. These school years were filled with football, basketball and soccer. While growing up Lloyd had many friends. He continued to maintain these friendships and cultivated new ones through work and hobbies later in life. Some of his best friends were Evelyn & Danny DeHart, Mark Betzold, Rodney Atherly, Mike O’Neill, Roger Ruhlow, and Mikey Gluskin. Friends and acquaintances found Lloyd an easy man to get to know, with a relaxed approach to life in general. He was uncomplicated and straight forward in his relationships.

Known to others as a focused, logical, and somewhat driven individual, Lloyd was able to utilize these qualities to succeed in high school. He was good with facts and figures, and had an excellent memory. He mainly attended high school at Topeka High School in Topeka, Kansas with only one year (his junior year) spent at Rancho High School in Las Vegas, Nevada. He enjoyed some courses more than others, and was involved in many sports. He also held various jobs throughout high school. His favorite classes were Math and History.

Immediately following his graduation from Topeka High School in 1972 he moved to Scott City, Kansas to work for his grandfather at the family business. This move proved fortuitous as this is where he met his future wife. Lloyd married Brenda Kay Trent on December 22, 1973 at the First Baptist Church of Scott City. Shortly thereafter Lloyd and Brenda moved to Las Vegas, Nevada and began the next chapter of their lives. He took a job at 19 with the Parks & Recreation Department for the City of North Las Vegas. Lloyd and Brenda celebrated the birth of their son, Ken Arlo Thatcher on May 17th, 1977. It was also during this time that Lloyd began his career as a Public Servant for the Clark County Department of Public Works.

Lloyd was a flexible worker who was able to draw the best from others around him. A persuasive individual who was quick to make necessary decisions, Lloyd’s strengths included being able to think on his feet. He could be a leader who sought impact for his decisions and he was a good negotiator with the contractors and enjoyed new challenges.

The late 1970’s brought confusion and heartache by way of divorce. This separation, however, was short-lived, as Lloyd and Brenda remarried. This time also brought the joy of the addition of their daughter, Heather Bree Thatcher on August 2nd, 1979. The next decade brought enjoyment to Lloyd’s life as he and Brenda raised their young family, participated in bowling leagues, stock-car racing and off-road racing. Lloyd closed this chapter with a final divorce from Brenda in 1988.

Lloyd and Brenda continued to co-parent over the next decade. As they raised their children, Lloyd became a member of the Southern Nevada Off-Road Racing Enthusiasts, SNORE, instilling his own love of off-road racing to his son Ken Arlo, continuing a family tradition started decades earlier by his own father. During this time Lloyd advanced in his career, and eventually retired from Public Service in 2000. He used logical analysis of his retirement options in order to ensure his retirement would be fulfilling.

After retirement he remained in Las Vegas, and easily adapted to his life of leisure by taking part in various hobbies. Along with racing, his favorite pursuits were watching football and basketball, bowling and the action at the casinos. He was content to enjoy his hobbies alone but was also willing to share his interests with others. Throughout these retirement years, Lloyd continued to be an active member of SNORE.

Travel and vacations were experiences that Lloyd truly enjoyed. He was partial to vacations that were casual and laid back usually found by visits to family and friends both near and far. He made a point to participate in all of his school reunions in Topeka and enjoyed reconnecting with school friends.

Lloyd was a lover of animals and cherished his pets. Lloyd’s favorites were his childhood Siamese cat, Sam; Cinnamon, a golden retriever-Collie mix he and Brenda rescued from the pound, and Maverick, a Siamese cat gifted to him for his 34th birthday.

On November 21, 2011 Lloyd passed away at University Medical Center, Las Vegas, Nevada after a long and valiant fight with various health conditions. He was preceded in death by his father, Arlo in November of 2002, his mother, Gwen in April of 2011, and his sister, Cristal in September of 2011. He is survived by his children, Ken and Heather, his step-mother, Wanda Jo and two of his sisters, Terry and Jane. Services were held at Palm Northwest Mortuary and Cemetery.

Content in his routine, Lloyd was the kind of person who enjoyed the company of his family and friends, and was enthusiastic in the pursuit of his hobbies. He will be remembered for his appreciation of games and card playing, his love of Las Vegas and UNLV basketball, and his Kansas City Chiefs. Additionally, his participation in and impact on the racing community will not be forgotten. This is how everyone will remember Lloyd Eugene Thatcher.

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