This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: marysday Surnames: Loyd, Robertson, Daniel, Cummings, Hubert, Larson, Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.oregon.counties.lincoln/6430/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The News Guard, Lincoln City, OR 93767 March 19, 2013 Harold G. Loyd Long term resident of North Lincoln County Harold G. Loyd, after a brief illness, passed away at the Sheridan Care Center March 13, 2013. Private family committal services will be held at the Riverview Abbey in Portland OR on March 22. Harold will be buried in the same crypt as his wife. A Celebration of his life will be held at the Congregational Church, 1760 NW 25th Street in Lincoln City Oregon on Saturday, March 23 at 3 p.m. Known by his adoring family and friends as "Papa Harold", he retired in Lincoln City in 1972. He lost his wife of 34 years, Fyrne, to cancer in 1991. Papa Harold was born in Italy December 5, 1924. He escaped to the United States in the hold of a cattle car with his family when Mussolini and the Fascists came to power. His father and uncle were both veterinarians but they couldn't practice in the United Sates. The family settled in Portland and became bill collectors. Loyd turned 17 two days before Pearl Harbor was bombed. After basic he served in Australia, Egypt, Sicily and Austria. His unit was responsible for helping repair cities damaged by war. In 1950 Loyd was recalled back into the service this time to help build airfields in France where he spent 24 months. In a News Guard article on May 29, 2002, Carol Posey wrote, "When Fyrne died in September of 1991, two things happened," said Harold. "That December Dawna Daniel told me to quit feeling sorry for myself and go out and help people in Lincoln City because they needed it; and I met the Robertson family. At that time the Robertson family needed a grandfather and I needed a family. "I happily accepted the challenge and have been a grandfather for the family ever since." Harold went on to say, "the second good thing that happened to me was when Peggy hired me as an ambassador to greet customers at Mo's." He greeted everyone; made sure they were happy with their food and told tourists where things in Lincoln City were. "I tried to carry on like Peggy would do and make people happy." Papa Harold accepted the position of Sexton at the Congregational Church; He was a member of the TIPS group, got involved with fund raising activities for the Taft High Booster Club and Taft High Action Team. He helped build the Elder Abode and served on their board. He became an active member of the Lincoln City Kiwanis Club and served on their board of directors, He became active in the Lincoln City Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber's Ambassadors. Loyd told Posey, "Helping out in different ways is a good way to get to know people, I know most people in Lincoln City and watched young people grow-up. I was the first to hold Heather Hatton's baby at a Tips meeting." Upon leaving Mo's he put on his tuxedo and began to seat the guests in the Rogue River Room at Chinook Winds Casino Resort and then help guests select a nice bottle of wine. Harold was known for his personal knowledge of wine. He studied extensively and became Sommelier par Excellence. Harold was interview by the Oregon Coast Magazine and said, " life comes full circle and I find great happiness in sharing my knowledge of wine with diners at Chinook Winds." For his community efforts he was nominated as the Lincoln City Man of the year. Mo's Restaurant presented him the Life Time Achievement award, Chinook Winds Casino recognized him with their annual Community Spirit Award, A community marketing Committee gave him another as the Customer Service Shining Star for taking care of our most important person, "The Customer." Papa Harold Loyd is survived by his adoptive family; Roger and Pat Robertson, grandchildren and great grandchildren include Phil and Rachel Robertson, Paul and Alison Robertson, and Peter Robertson all of the Lincoln City Oregon area, Richard and Trisha Cummings and children Michelle and Benjamin of Keizer, Oregon, Sheri and Jeff Hubert and children Jeff and Alix, and Steve and Amy Larson and children Nicole and Kyle all of Salem Oregon. Memorials may be made to the Congregational Church of Lincoln City, OR. Mt Tabor Lodge #42, or the nonprofit of your choice. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.