Lloyd Williams
also written Lloyd in the book
Biography
Baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church. Married soon after arriving in Moline, divorced, never remarried, and had no children. Later suffered a collapsed lung attributed to his military injuries and underwent two surgeries. The passage says a 1965 surgery prevented attendance at his father's funeral, but separately dates Ed's death to February 22, 1953. Eventually disappeared from Ethel's family's lives. Taught the children to dunk folded bread-and-butter and peanut-butter sandwiches in cocoa at breakfast. Occupation also recorded as “Bartender before the war; chauffeur to a rich eye doctor afterward.” (History of the Guild Family). Military service also recorded as “Joined the army early in the war; semaphore expert in the Army Signal Corps. Injured in an amphibious landing in New Guinea; honorably discharged just before the war ended.” (History of the Guild Family). Education also recorded as “Attended Catholic school in North Dakota and graduated from tenth grade; baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran church.” (History of the Guild Family). Married shortly after arriving in Moline, divorced, never remarried and had no children. Later suffered a collapsed lung following wartime injuries and had two surgeries. A surgery in 1965 prevented attendance at his father’s funeral, although the passage separately dates his father’s death to 1953. Eventually disappeared from Ethel’s family’s lives. Taught the children to dunk folded-over bread-and-butter and peanut-butter sandwiches in cocoa.
Timeline
1965
Lloyd's lung surgery and missed funeral
One of two surgeries for a collapsed lung. Passage says it prevented attendance at his father's funeral, upsetting Ethel, despite separately dating Ed's death to 1953.
History of the Guild Family1965
Lloyd’s surgery prevents attendance at his father’s funeral
One of two collapsed-lung surgeries. This funeral reference conflicts with Ed’s stated 1953 death.
History of the Guild Familyshortly soon after arriving in Moline
Lloyd marries after arriving in Moline
Spouse unnamed. Later divorced, never remarried and had no children.
History of the Guild FamilyAt some point
Lloyd moves to Savannah
Moved from Moline; worked as bartender before the war and chauffeur afterward.
History of the Guild Familyearly on in the war; discharged just before the war ended
Lloyd’s Signal Corps service and injury
Semaphore expert, honorably discharged. Injuries during an amphibious landing later led to a collapsed lung and two surgeries.
History of the Guild FamilySoon after arriving in Moline
Lloyd's marriage
Later divorced, never remarried, and had no children.
History of the Guild FamilyAt some point
Lloyd moves to Savannah
Moved from Moline; worked there as a bartender before the war and chauffeur afterward.
History of the Guild FamilyEarly in the war until just before it ended
Lloyd serves in the Army Signal Corps
Semaphore expert, injured in an amphibious landing; honorably discharged just before the war ended. War is not named.
History of the Guild Family
Stories mentioning Lloyd
- Brownie’s Dancing Days and a Lifetime of MotheringDespite grief at home and being refused a college education, Ethel found happiness in friends, dancing, and work. Mary Hill introduced her to Floyd, whom she married in 1928. Together they raised seven children, while Ethel survived a serious goiter and worked several jobs. In widowhood she enjoyed crafts, cards, grandchildren, and travel, including a cherished 1979 European holiday funded by Bernie. She died during a visit to Diana in 1988, remembered for her unqualified love.
- Uncle Lloyd’s Visits and Cocoa-Dunked SandwichesLloyd moved to Moline, married and divorced, and later lived in Savannah, Illinois. His Army Signal Corps service included injuries during an amphibious landing in New Guinea, followed later by lung surgeries. The account says a 1965 surgery kept him from his father's funeral, although Ed's death is elsewhere dated 1953. Lloyd eventually disappeared from the family's lives, but his beloved visits left a lasting breakfast tradition of sandwiches dunked in cocoa.
- Red Hair, Snowshoes, and a Mother’s Handmade KnickersEthel’s early life in Newburg combined material comfort and her Norwegian mother’s skilled sewing with severe winters. Ralph’s death and Agnes’ tuberculosis disrupted the family, sending Ethel and Lloyd on a frightening train journey to their grandparents in Astoria. After Agnes died, Ed’s grief and drinking left young Ethel caring for her family. Friends and dancing brought happiness, but her father refused her wish to attend college and sent her to work.
- Dances, Seven Children, and Grampa’s Helping HandsAfter moving to Moline, Ethel met Floyd through Mary Hill and married him in 1928. They raised seven children, while Ethel worked several jobs and survived goiter surgery. Ed became a permanent member of their household, contributing childcare, housework and money, despite drinking and a serious workplace injury. Lloyd served in the Army Signal Corps, suffered lasting injuries and eventually lost contact with the family, leaving fond memories and a cocoa-dunking breakfast tradition. The passage gives conflicting dates for Ed’s death and funeral.
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