Lloyd Overbo
December 6, 1932 ~ April 1, 2016
Lloyd Sidney Overbo was born on December 6th, 1932 on a farm by Valley City, North Dakota to Sig and Lillian (Berg) Overbo. He went to heaven on April 1st, 2016 while residing at the Villa Maria, Fargo North Dakota.
Lloyd attended country schools near Valley City before enlisting in the Army National Guard in the 1950's. During the Korean War he trained at Camp Rucker in Alabama; after an honorable discharge he went to work at the Fargo Foundry as a welder for 8 years. In 1963 he started working in sheet metal for heating and plumbing companies in North Dakota and Minnesota. In 1994, he retired at the age of 62.
Lloyd met Clarice Greb in 1951 at a Valley City policemen's ball. In 1953 he married Clarice and together they had six sons; Timothy (Doreen), Gordon (Joyce), Russell (Terry), Wesley (Ellen), Jeffrey (Kathy), Kenneth (Susan). Lloyd loved to spend time with his family more than anything. He and Clarice hosted large family dinners and often had a house full of his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and most recently great-great grandchildren. He loved camping, traveling to Medora and having Fourth of July picnics at home with family and friends.
Lloyd's favorite hobby was wood working. He loved making Christmas presents for his family, especially for his grandchildren. An important milestone in Lloyd's life was when he traveled to Norway to meet his relatives; it was so memorable to him that he talked about it daily.
Lloyd is survived by his loving wife Clarice, five sons, 17 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren, one sister, many nieces and nephews, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, one sister and one son.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
clarie~thinking of you & family. take care of yourself clarie. praying for you & family~keep in touch~ will try to get to the funeral, but with my anxiety, not sure. but will be thinking of you & praying for you & family. take care of yourself….I think a lot of you & your family. Lloyd & you were such great parents & grandparents! I was with you when you first met Lloyd, remember? love at first sight! take care of yourself. will try to visit you when In fargo. get well! prayers for you & family~
Clarice and family. I am so saddened to hear of your loss of Lloyd. Remember all of the great memories you have built over the years. I remember all the good times we had at your house out south of town, back in the ” Good ol’ days”. God Rest his soul and prayers for peace and comfort for you all as you greive of your loss. Blessings & Love from Debi Kirschi
Clarie, Wes, Ellen and the rest of the family – I have many fond memories of Lloyd. Some of them that stand out are camping in Medora, helping put in the foundation at the house North of town, Lloyd showing me his woodworking tools and talking about how he makes things and most recently him talking about his trip to Norway and learning that he had worked on my high school when it was being built He had so many experiences and loved to tell about them and I loved listening. I will never forget his wonderful smile. Love and prayers!!!
I’m sorry to hear of Lloyds passing.. my deepest sympathy. I think of him often …. Prayers for you as you grieve.
Oh Kenny, we were just talking about your Dad. I’m so sorry for your loss. I always loved your parents. They have both been so kind to us. I know how hard it is to lose a parent. Sending love, hugs, and strength during this time and prayers for the months ahead.
Julie and John Thoemke and family