Lloyd Wilkinson

Wilkinson, Lloyd age 78of Wyoming Lloyd was called home by the Lord on March 21, 2004. Lloyd was a WWII Navy Veteran, served in the United States Navy, February 29, 1944-June 6, 1946. He was an Aviation Ordnance Man and a tail gunner on a torpedo bomber. He was assigned to Air Craft Carrier F.D.R. He received his secondary ratings in radar operations. He was a member of Torpedo Squadron 81, also known as the Flying Ghost Squadron. He was a member of the Floor Covering Union for 35 years, volunteered at Meals on Wheels for 10 years and a part of the Community Helping Hand in Forest Lake. He was an avid outdoorsman that enjoyed hunting all sorts of game. Survived by his loving wife, Dee, of 40 years; 5 children: Beth, Reed, Patricia, Karen, Terry; 11 Grandchildren: Justin, Mandy, John, Matthew, Luke, Joseph, Leland, Neil, Jeremy, Melissa, Jessica; 6 Sisters: Cheri, Peggy, Molly, Jeannie, Edith, Bonnie, Many Nieces, Nephews and cousins; 2 Godchildren, Kristin Doe and Daniel Sloper; 2 loving kitties, Jellybean and Rainbow. Lloyd was preceded in death by brother, George; 2 siters, Gloria and Donna; granddaughter Ruth. A Memorial Service will be 11:00 A.M., Thursday, March 25, 2004 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 5879 Wyoming Trail, Wyoming. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be sent to the family or St. Paul Lutheran Church Crafters.Mattson Funeral Home651-464-3556www.mattsonfuneralhome.com

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