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Steve Kerr
September 17, 2017
Tom and I were great friends from 1950 to 1957 when my family moved away.
We never stayed I touch and I regret that.
We roamed Durango constantly and I cherish memories of him.
November 1, 2016
Awww.Tommy Boy!
We will forever remember the times at the Rocket! Always pushing the sunsets, eating double cheeseburgers with gummy worms on it and popping corn until midnight! We love you!
Your Rocket Family
Molly Martin
October 29, 2016
I just heard of Toms passing. I remember Tom fondly. We had a lot of great laughs. He loved his family dearly. No know he will be missed.
Molly
Charlene Miller
October 26, 2016
My condolences.
Charlene Miller

A toast to you my friend
Harlan Steinle
October 26, 2016
I first met Tom in 1964 when I entered Fort Lewis College. He was one of about two dozen 'locals' from Durango who attended the Fort from the high school class of '64. We were not close but did stay in contact through our Fort Lewis days (many a good FLC/Durango party did we attend-but then we were Irish so what would you expect). Then when I returned to Durango a dozen years after FLC graduation we ran into one another many times over the next 30 years and always made time to stop and visit. He was a good man, may he rest in peace.
John and Mary Lou Baughman
October 24, 2016
We will never forget the fun times we had on the wrestling trips! He was a great teacher to our children! Our condolences to Bettye and the kids! Remember, he will have everyone laughing in heaven. Love, John and Mary Lou Baughman
Butch and Karen Keller
October 23, 2016
My wife and I are so sorry for your loss.
We wish our deepest heartfelt condolences during this time of sorrow.
Tom was my first friend when I moved to Durango in 1973 when he was working at the Golden Slipper during the summer and we have been friends ever since.
When I moved to Aztec it was a pleasure seeing Tom at Safeway. He had a great sense of humor and we always liked discussing the good old days in Durango.
I will greatly miss him and so will all of his friends and relatives in Aztec and Durango
God Bless Bettye and all of his extended family.
Richard Black
October 21, 2016
Tom was a great teacher from my high school years, and he was a great mentor to my son when he started working at the Rocket Drive In. Great man, great teacher, great mentor, great person. RIP my friend and thanks for everything you did you better our youth. You do not know how deep your interactions infected the people you touche.
Mary Fox
October 20, 2016
Tom, you were one of a kind and I'm sure you will be missed. We always enjoyed so much seeing you and all of the Lloyd family when we traveled from Nebraska to visit your family. The past 20 some years seeing you at family reunions. Rest in peace Tom. Our condolences to all of your family. Love,
Mary and Jim Fox family
Charlie Haukeness
October 20, 2016
Tom was a great teacher and friend. Durango has lost another good person. My condolences to Bettye and the family.
October 20, 2016
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE SURVIVORS OF TOM. ANOTHER MEMBER OF ONE OF DURANGO's LEGENDARY FAMILIES HAS GONE TO REST WITH DAD MOM DANNY AND JIM . BETTYE THEY IN HEAVEN WILL TAKE CARE OF THOSE LEFT LOVE MICKEY HOGAN
Michael Okamura
October 20, 2016
Aloha Tom,
Rest in Peace.
Aloha, Michael Okamura
Karen McKinnis
October 20, 2016
With great sadness I read about the passing of one of my favorite teachers from my high school years. I had the pleasure of attending Mr. Lloyd's class. He was an awesome teacher and had a great personality. I looked forward to attending his class every day and never ditched. He had a way of making our lessons interesting and fun. He had a great sense of humor and joy of life. Mr. LLoyd ... I will remember you forever ... tie astrew, pacing back and forth, pounding the podium, teaching and making it seem like fun. RIP Mr. Lloyd and thank you for your part of making me who I am today.
Dennis and Cyndi Compton
October 19, 2016
Our Family are so very sad for The Lloyd Family......Tom was a Family Friend and also enjoyed him as a Teacher......We'd like to express our Love for him and his Family......Sending Love and Prayers
October 19, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, Bettye.
Love and prayers,
The Bud Fitts family
Martha Sandner
October 18, 2016
I'll always be grateful for Tom's loyal support of the St. Columba Band, and Steve will remember the conversations with Tom about the workings of the Drive-In. All good memories. Our prayers are with you and the kids Bettye. With love, the Sandner family
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