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James Lloyd Harold

Visitation: Friday, May 5, 2023, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa.

Celebration of Life: Saturday, May 6, 2023, 11:00 A.M., Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa.

James Lloyd Harold, 91 of Glenwood, Iowa passed away February 19, 2023 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. He was born April 19, 1931 in Glenwood, Iowa to Marvin Goldie and Velma Maude (Osborne) Harold. In 1947, Lloyd was voted Homecoming King. He went on to faithfully served his country in the Air Force during WWII. Lloyd was united in marriage to Clara Belle Olson on August 31, 1957 in Cadillac, Michigan. To this union two children were born, Steven Lloyd and Jennifer Ann. 

Lloyd was an Air Traffic Control operator and also taught his occupation at Oklahoma University for 10 years. He worked in the control tower in Tokyo, the most populated city at that time. He was also employed at Midway in Chicago which was the busiest airport in the world. 

Lloyd enjoyed many boating and camping trips with his family. He taught his children how to water ski and took them to many National Parks where they would camp, hike and fish. Lloyd was a speed walker and was talented, creating beautiful stained glass art. Spending time with his family and friends brought him a lot of joy over the years. 

Preceding Lloyd in passing were his parents and sister Nancy Anderson. Survivors include his wife Clara Harold of Glenwood, Iowa; children Steven (Cindy) Harold of Dallas, Texas; Jennifer (Coley) Clark of Dallas, Texas; grandchildren Morgan Baker, Christian Baker, Lauren Harold and Connor Harold; brother Richard (Phyllis) of Council Bluffs, Iowa; extended relatives and friends. 

Interment: Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Iowa.

Memorial donations may be directed to the Bloom Senior Center or the Glenwood Volunteer Fire Association.

14 Condolences

  • Teresa Miller Posted February 20, 2023 9:29 pm

    So sorry to hear of Lloyd’s passing, Clara. You have my sincere condolences.

  • Orma Bird Budd Posted February 22, 2023 11:09 am

    Lloyd always had an answer to everything,He would greet you with a ” How are you”. I’d respond pretty good,and he’d say he was good and pretty!
    Blessings to Clara and family.

  • Michael Killion Posted February 25, 2023 11:07 am

    My condolences to the entire family Clara. Lloyd was a great cousin and a very nice guy, Sincerely, Michael Killion

  • Sharon Tadrowski Posted February 25, 2023 7:03 pm

    My condolences to you Aunt Clara and to Steve and Jennifer. Lloyd always had a good story to tell and a favorite uncle of mine. Love, Sharon and husband Roy Niswonger

  • Judie and Don Baker Posted February 27, 2023 12:48 pm

    I’m very saddened to hear of cousin Lloyd’s passing. Our deepest condolences to Clara and family.
    Rest In Peace.

  • Dennis Kelly Posted March 1, 2023 6:59 pm

    Lloyd was such an interesting character and a regular at the senior center. I would always tell him he should write a book – so many wonderful tales of very interesting life working around the aviation all around the world! Life for everyone who knew him will certainly be less interesting. Willi and I send our condolences to Clara during this very sad time.

  • Barry Hiller Posted March 2, 2023 4:49 pm

    Lloyd was a great person, a veteran, Legionnaire and member of Harvey T. Rimel Post 141 here in Glenwood. We will truly miss him at our meetings.Our sympathy to his family.

  • Jerry & Marcia Donnan Posted March 3, 2023 10:18 am

    Dear Clara, Steve and Jennifer,
    Sincere condolences to you all. May fond memories of this wonderful man sustain you and bring you peace. Love and prayers, cousins Marcia & Jerry

  • John & Candy Butler Posted March 12, 2023 9:01 pm

    Remembering a very fine man, and friend. Lloyd was a wonderful story teller, always a smile and a kind word. Worked closely with Lloyd at the Bloom Center for many years, lots of interesting conversations. Always learned something from all the talks we had many mornings at the Center. Clara you had a great husband , man of many talents. Sending love and prayers to you and your family

  • Shelly Lange Daniels Posted March 13, 2023 3:19 pm

    Dear Clara, Steve and Jenny, I’m so sorry to hear about Lloyd’s passing. Sending kindest thoughts and prayers to all of you as you grieve this loss.
    Much love, Shelly

  • Christina Posted March 28, 2023 3:40 pm

    Privilege to hear LLyod speak of The Honor Flight. He spoke of the pilots that transported all the veterans, Different color vans awaited them at the airport to take them to the memorials. He was on the blue bus, because he could walk. Llyod helped other vets in wheel chairs and also took their pictures for them. He met a wonderful lady that was on her way to take cookies to the blue bus. It was for them to snack on for the ride back to the airport. He spoke with her and discussed how wonderful it was for all the veterans to be honored this way. It was a very emotional time in a wonderful way. When arriving back to Omaha, veterans of all kinds there to greet us. Some on motorcycles to honor us. Bands playing patriotic tunes. Llyod’s stain glass art work. Both with the American Flags. This was Lloyd’s way to thank Mills County Veterans Affairs for what the office does for fellow veterans. Oh course hugs and tears were shared.Lyoyd was very proud of his country.

  • Donna Dutch Posted December 10, 2023 7:07 pm

    So sorry to read of Lloyd’s passing.

  • Keith Dutch Posted December 10, 2023 7:09 pm

    My condolences to Mr. Lloyd’s family. I met Mr. Lloyd when I went through my air traffic control training in Oklahoma City in 1983.

  • Michael Lange Posted February 18, 2024 11:59 am

    RIP Lloyd, always enjoyed our conversations You were a very kind man.

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