Lloyd Alfred Amundson, resident of Grande Prairie, Alberta, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at Prairie Lake Hospice in Grande Prairie, at the age of 80 years.

Lloyd was born in Lacombe, Alberta, on August 1, 1943, to Melvina and Alfred Amundson. He was raised on the family farm in Peoria, Alberta. After the passing of his father his mom remarried and moved to Wanham, Alberta, expanding their new blended family to twelve members. At nineteen years of age, he moved to Watson Lake to work at the Sawmill. This is where he met his wife, Linda. They were married in 1967. They welcomed their daughter Sherri in 1968, and son Darrel in 1970. In 1975, they moved to Nelson, British Columbia, to become owner and operators of a restaurant. After a time, the family moved back to Grande Prairie in 1986.

Lloyd loved working with wood, building tables, chairs and picture frames. He was known for always being willing to lend a helpful hand. Some of his passions were watching baseball, camping, and hunting. He also loved playing baseball and curling.

He will be sadly missed by his daughter Sherri Antonio (Jim); and daughter-in-law Fawn Amundson; brothers-in-law Darwin (Wendy) Cary and William Cary; grandchildren: Ashley Malone, Brittani Antonio, Nathan Antonio, Isabelle Antonio, Tyler Amundson, and Alyssa Rae Amundson; great-grandchildren: Merrett Malone, Lennon Malone; sister Francis (Mac) Boudreault; brothers: Alvin (Arline) Wiegel, David (Joann) Wiegel, Roger Wiegel; brothers-in-law Darrel McAusland and Bryan Dibb; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Lloyd was predeceased by his wife Linda Amundson; son Darrel, father Alfred Amundson; mother and stepfather Melvina and Victor Wiegel; mother-in-law Marguerite Boose; stepfather-in-law Earl Boose; father-in-law David Cary; brothers Alvin Amundson and Howard Amundson; sister Louise Dibb; sister-in-law Kay Amundson; brother Barry Wiegel, sister Marj McAusland.

The family would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Barreth, the amazing nurses and the healthcare aids for their care of Lloyd.

A Graveside Service will be held for the late Lloyd Amundson on Monday, July 15, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Grande Prairie Cemetery (9505 -112 Street Grande Prairie, AB). A Luncheon will follow the service at Oliver’s Funeral Home (10005 107 Ave, Grande Prairie).

Memorial donations may be made in Lloyd’s honor to the Grande Prairie Hospice Palliative Care Society by visiting https://gpcare.ca/volunteer-or-donate/memorial-donations/

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com.