Lloyd E. Spencer was born November 7, 1929, to Theodore and Sylvia Spencer in Hemingford, Nebraska; Lloyd passed away on Sunday morning, March 30, 2014 at his home in Burlington, Colorado.

When Lloyd was young he spent most of his youth in Lyman, Nebraska where he learned about hard work and being a part of the community. Lloyd grew up the oldest of five brothers (Dallas, Vernon, Billy, and Junior). Lloyd’s father was traveling during that time and Lloyd learned that he would have to step up and help his mother. This act became the corner stone of Lloyd’s personality. He was a care giver.

In January 1949, Lloyd enlisted in the Army of the United States. Lloyd learned typing and was stationed in Okinawa, Japan during the Korean Conflict. He worked for a Major as a clerk and Provost Marshall. Lloyd was honorably discharged in January 17, 1953.

Lloyd made his way back to Lyman, Nebraska where he happened upon a young lady that took his heart; Betty Jean Hartwig. Lloyd and Betty were wed in the winter of 1953 and to this union they conceived five children: Jeffery, Norman, Colleen, Judith, and John. Lloyd and Betty started out their marriage in Milford, Nebraska as Lloyd went to school at the NE Technical School for Electronics. Which landed Lloyd a job in Sidney, Nebraska working for North Western Bell. Lloyd was instrumental with installation and troubleshooting of Microwave equipment. While working for North Western Bell, Lloyd and Betty purchased a few small local motels and Lloyd would work evenings and spend his days and weekends fixing them up. Lloyd was a member of the Masonic Temple and enjoyed bowling. Lloyd retired after 23 years with North Western Bell but was not done. Lloyd packed up his family and moved to Gunnison, Colorado where he and Betty purchased a resort. Betty enjoyed her love for cooking and feeding the world and Lloyd enjoyed the fishing at Blue Mesa and the elk that drank out of our creek in front of the house. Lloyd had his first heart attack in Gunnison in 1981 which lead him to Burlington in 1983. Lloyd and Betty owned and operated the Burlington Inn, Century Lanes, Coastal - Burlington, CO; he also purchased motel/hotels in Sterling, CO; Hays, KS; Hutchinson, KS; Wichita Falls, TX; Amarillo, TX; and Garden City, KS. Lloyd was an entrepreneur and always was working with the family in mind. Lloyd loved to spend time telling stories and reminiscing with friends. His mind was forever writing poems to commemorate an occasion or show his love. He will be missed by his family and friends.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother Junior, brothers Dallas and Billy, sons Jeffery and Norman.

Lloyd leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Betty Jean, children Colleen (Bruce) of Burlington, Colorado; Judith (Gene) of Burlington, Colorado; and John of Anchorage, Alaska. Brother Vernon (Joan) Spencer of Greeley, CO.; grandchildren, Joshua, Ryan, and Allison (Spencer) of Missouri, Sarah Spencer of South Carolina: Jason Blake of Burlington: Michael Blake of Hudson: Tasha Fuchs of Atwood, KS: and Tina Fuchs of Walden, CO. Great grandchildren: Harley and Braxton Spencer; Brianna, Kaylee, Toby, Elizabeth Blake; Ashlyn Blake; Dylan Roy, and Bentley Bezingue.

Betty and their children will greet their friends Thursday April 3, 2014 from 6 to 8 pm at the Brown & Latimer Funeral Home Chapel.

A funeral Service is planned for Friday, April 4, 2014 beginning at 2:00 PM also at the Brown & Latimer Funeral Home Chapel.

The family has suggested that any memorial contributions be sent to the VFW Post 6491 884 Rose Ave Burlington, CO 80807,. American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454 Alexandria VA 22312.

Friends may leave a condolence at www.Brownfuneraldirectors.com

Brown & Latimer Funeral Home is entrusted with these services for Mr. Spencer.