Lloyd
Lloyd G. Esterline Jr.
Lloyd G. Esterline Jr. passed away on June 11, 2021.
He was born August 23, 1943, the son of Lloyd Sr. and Helen Esterline. Lloyd was a former Aero Space Engineer.
Lloyd is survived by his brother, Ron (Beverly) Esterline of Allegan and brother-in-law, Steve (Deb) Taggett of Kalamazoo. He married his high school sweetheart, Karen Taggett and they enjoyed 58 years of marriage. Lloyd is the proud father of two sons, Randy (Glenda) Esterline of Indiana and Jeff (Lucinda) Esterline of Big Rapids. Also surviving are his grandson, Joe of Texas, special cousins, Mike and Linda Stone of Pentwater; special friends, Hank Klukos of Grand Haven and Paul and Kim Gagneur of Otsego along with many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation or services.
Contributions in memory of Lloyd may be made to the Wings Home of Allegan.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
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Ruby Rogers
June 11, 2021 at 1:25 pm
Randy and Aunt Glenda, Karen
Sending sympathies your way, May God comfort you at this time and may the memories of lloyd warm your hearts. We will be praying for you.
Reply
Kim Gagneur
June 11, 2021 at 3:54 pm
Karen, Randy, Glenda, Jeff and Lucinda,
Our hearts are heavy, but full of wonderful memories of your husband / dad. He was a man of thoughtfulness, caring , loving and a hard worker and very giving. Lloyd will forever be in our hearts. I hope you feel Gods arms wrapped around each one of you in the coming days, months. Cherish all the wonderful memories you all share of the Godly man you called husband/dad.
With love,
Paul, Kim, Hannah, Taylor, Tiahna and Kaliah
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Steve and Deb Taggett
June 11, 2021 at 5:35 pm
We will all miss Lloyd. He was a great part of our family, and will always remember his sense of humor. He was always ready to lend a hand to anyone if needed. He had a soft spot in his heart for the family cats, dogs, and horses. He was a hard worker, working and going to school while supporting a young family. He will surely be missed by all who knew him.
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Susan Artis
June 11, 2021 at 5:35 pm
Holding your entire family close in prayers! May you feel the love and presence of God’s arms wrapped around you at this time.
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Kathi Fuss
June 11, 2021 at 6:35 pm
SO sorry to read of Lloyd’s passing. You are ALL in my thoughts and prayers! Memories are such a big help during this time ❤️
Reply
Jan Myers-Carpenter
June 11, 2021 at 8:51 pm
Karen and family:
I’m so very sorry to hear of Lloyd’s passing. This is a very difficult journey for all of you and I wish you all
peace and healing. Take good care of yourselves as you go through the process of digesting and healing
and always remember he is always in your hearts.
Jan Myers-Carpenter
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Terri Gott
June 11, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I will never forget this wonderful cousin. Our days out on the farm. There are to many memories to mention.
Karen, Randy and Jeff, my sincerest condolences to you. I love you. You all have been a special part of our family.
Reply
Bonnie and Jeff Goodacre
June 11, 2021 at 10:50 pm
Karen, Randy, Glenda, Jeff, Lucinda, Ron and Bev. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers in the loss of Lloyd. We understand well what each of you is going through. Lloyd had a good, happy and productive life and you all shared it with him in you own ways, those memories will carry you through this time. Please accept our sincere condolences, you will be in our prayers.
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Patricia Clingenpeel
June 12, 2021 at 6:17 am
Dear Karen & family of , Lloyd (Jr.) was such a sweet caring person.
I remember all of us going to school together. Jr. & Karen were an item as far back as
I can remember..an old classmate. God Bless all of you.
Sincerely,,
Pat “Leonard” Clingenpeel
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Sue Higgs
June 12, 2021 at 7:26 am
So sorry to hear of Lloyd’s passing. My condolences to Karen and family.
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RON ESTERLINE
June 12, 2021 at 10:09 am
AFTER 77 YEARS 6 MONTHS, 10 DAYS AND 20 MINUTES. I WILL CERTAINLY MISS YOU LITTLE BROTHER LOVE RON
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The Reed Family
June 12, 2021 at 10:38 am
Dear Karen and Family,
We’re so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and dad. Praying that you will feel comforted by God, family, and friends as you mourn his loss and cherish his memory.
Our condolences,
Luanne Reed and Family
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Craig and Lorna Sisson
June 12, 2021 at 12:36 pm
Dear Karen and family
So very sorry to hear of Lloyd’s passing. May your wonderful memories give you comfort at this difficult time. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers
Craig and Lorna
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Joyce McClellan
June 12, 2021 at 12:46 pm
Thinking of you and your entire family at this difficult time. Prayers for comfort cherishing your precious memories.
Joyce & Dan McClellan
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John Gibson
June 12, 2021 at 2:21 pm
Dear Karen & Family,
My heartfelt condolence on Lloyd’s passing. May our good Lord take care of this wonderful man and bring peace and comfort to all the Esterlines.
In the gifted OHS class of 1961, Lloyd was the brightest! We were in several math classes together at WMU, studied together often, and Lloyd helped me immensely. Over the years, we swapped math problems from time to time. I don’t believe that I’ve seen Lloyd since our 40th class reunion in 2001. He had a quick wit and was always a pleasure to be around. I will miss my classmate and good friend.
Love & Blessings,
John
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Ellen Carpenter
June 12, 2021 at 3:46 pm
Karen,
Sending my thoughts and prayers. What a special life and love you shared.
Reply
Maryln Langeance
June 12, 2021 at 7:47 pm
Karen So sorry for your loss. Know you have many good memories. Thoughts and prayers are with you
Reply
Susie M McGowan (Wolf)
June 13, 2021 at 11:13 am
So sorry Karen for your loss. I have good memories of you both. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Reply
Donald VerHage
June 13, 2021 at 9:56 pm
Dear Karen and family
When someone you love becomes a memory, those memories become treasures. Hold them dear to your heart. Our Love to you
Donald and Carol
VerHage
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Laurie Cross
June 13, 2021 at 11:43 pm
Karen and family-
Your family was and has continued to be a blessing to Me. Lloyd was so kind, smile that you knew was genuine and/or up to a joke. I am grateful for the years of connection in Reed City.
May you all receive the peace and comfort of Our Lord and Savior during this difficult journey. May you also take joy and comfort in Lloyds heavenly reward he is receiving.
Laurie Cross and family
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Karen Tripp
June 14, 2021 at 12:24 am
Remembering Lloyd as a gifted furniture maker, a good provider/husband, always pleasant greetings. Lloyd was in a long marriage, one that was cherished, and his love returned to him, a good wife, who was a excellent homemaker. A cat, not just any cat…. Sophie……. who was adored. Two sons and their wives….. all close and in contact… a loving family man.
Thinking of you Karen, and your family…. and Sophie.
Reply
Doug Dommert
June 14, 2021 at 9:17 am
KAREN, VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF LLOYD’S PASSING. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS QUICK WIT AND GREAT STORY TELLING. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
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Rita Porten Harmon
June 15, 2021 at 5:39 pm
Dear Karen,
So sorry to hear of Lloyd’s passing. I have such great memories of being in the Sr. play together with you both.
Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Rita Porten Harmon
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He was born August 23, 1943, the son of Lloyd Sr. and Helen Esterline. Lloyd was a former Aero Space Engineer.
Lloyd is survived by his brother, Ron (Beverly) Esterline of Allegan and brother-in-law, Steve (Deb) Taggett of Kalamazoo. He married his high school sweetheart, Karen Taggett and they enjoyed 58 years of marriage. Lloyd is the proud father of two sons, Randy (Glenda) Esterline of Indiana and Jeff (Lucinda) Esterline of Big Rapids. Also surviving are his grandson, Joe of Texas, special cousins, Mike and Linda Stone of Pentwater; special friends, Hank Klukos of Grand Haven and Paul and Kim Gagneur of Otsego along with many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews.
There will be no visitation or services.
Contributions in memory of Lloyd may be made to the Wings Home of Allegan.
Messages of condolence may be posted at www.WinkelFuneralHome.com.
Offer Condolence for the family of Lloyd G. Esterline Jr.
Condolence Messages
Ruby Rogers
June 11, 2021 at 1:25 pm
Randy and Aunt Glenda, Karen
Sending sympathies your way, May God comfort you at this time and may the memories of lloyd warm your hearts. We will be praying for you.
Reply
Kim Gagneur
June 11, 2021 at 3:54 pm
Karen, Randy, Glenda, Jeff and Lucinda,
Our hearts are heavy, but full of wonderful memories of your husband / dad. He was a man of thoughtfulness, caring , loving and a hard worker and very giving. Lloyd will forever be in our hearts. I hope you feel Gods arms wrapped around each one of you in the coming days, months. Cherish all the wonderful memories you all share of the Godly man you called husband/dad.
With love,
Paul, Kim, Hannah, Taylor, Tiahna and Kaliah
Reply
Steve and Deb Taggett
June 11, 2021 at 5:35 pm
We will all miss Lloyd. He was a great part of our family, and will always remember his sense of humor. He was always ready to lend a hand to anyone if needed. He had a soft spot in his heart for the family cats, dogs, and horses. He was a hard worker, working and going to school while supporting a young family. He will surely be missed by all who knew him.
Reply
Susan Artis
June 11, 2021 at 5:35 pm
Holding your entire family close in prayers! May you feel the love and presence of God’s arms wrapped around you at this time.
Reply
Kathi Fuss
June 11, 2021 at 6:35 pm
SO sorry to read of Lloyd’s passing. You are ALL in my thoughts and prayers! Memories are such a big help during this time ❤️
Reply
Jan Myers-Carpenter
June 11, 2021 at 8:51 pm
Karen and family:
I’m so very sorry to hear of Lloyd’s passing. This is a very difficult journey for all of you and I wish you all
peace and healing. Take good care of yourselves as you go through the process of digesting and healing
and always remember he is always in your hearts.
Jan Myers-Carpenter
Reply
Terri Gott
June 11, 2021 at 10:02 pm
I will never forget this wonderful cousin. Our days out on the farm. There are to many memories to mention.
Karen, Randy and Jeff, my sincerest condolences to you. I love you. You all have been a special part of our family.
Reply
Bonnie and Jeff Goodacre
June 11, 2021 at 10:50 pm
Karen, Randy, Glenda, Jeff, Lucinda, Ron and Bev. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers in the loss of Lloyd. We understand well what each of you is going through. Lloyd had a good, happy and productive life and you all shared it with him in you own ways, those memories will carry you through this time. Please accept our sincere condolences, you will be in our prayers.
Reply
Patricia Clingenpeel
June 12, 2021 at 6:17 am
Dear Karen & family of , Lloyd (Jr.) was such a sweet caring person.
I remember all of us going to school together. Jr. & Karen were an item as far back as
I can remember..an old classmate. God Bless all of you.
Sincerely,,
Pat “Leonard” Clingenpeel
Reply
Sue Higgs
June 12, 2021 at 7:26 am
So sorry to hear of Lloyd’s passing. My condolences to Karen and family.
Reply
RON ESTERLINE
June 12, 2021 at 10:09 am
AFTER 77 YEARS 6 MONTHS, 10 DAYS AND 20 MINUTES. I WILL CERTAINLY MISS YOU LITTLE BROTHER LOVE RON
Reply
The Reed Family
June 12, 2021 at 10:38 am
Dear Karen and Family,
We’re so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband and dad. Praying that you will feel comforted by God, family, and friends as you mourn his loss and cherish his memory.
Our condolences,
Luanne Reed and Family
Reply
Craig and Lorna Sisson
June 12, 2021 at 12:36 pm
Dear Karen and family
So very sorry to hear of Lloyd’s passing. May your wonderful memories give you comfort at this difficult time. Please know you are in our hearts and prayers
Craig and Lorna
Reply
Joyce McClellan
June 12, 2021 at 12:46 pm
Thinking of you and your entire family at this difficult time. Prayers for comfort cherishing your precious memories.
Joyce & Dan McClellan
Reply
John Gibson
June 12, 2021 at 2:21 pm
Dear Karen & Family,
My heartfelt condolence on Lloyd’s passing. May our good Lord take care of this wonderful man and bring peace and comfort to all the Esterlines.
In the gifted OHS class of 1961, Lloyd was the brightest! We were in several math classes together at WMU, studied together often, and Lloyd helped me immensely. Over the years, we swapped math problems from time to time. I don’t believe that I’ve seen Lloyd since our 40th class reunion in 2001. He had a quick wit and was always a pleasure to be around. I will miss my classmate and good friend.
Love & Blessings,
John
Reply
Ellen Carpenter
June 12, 2021 at 3:46 pm
Karen,
Sending my thoughts and prayers. What a special life and love you shared.
Reply
Maryln Langeance
June 12, 2021 at 7:47 pm
Karen So sorry for your loss. Know you have many good memories. Thoughts and prayers are with you
Reply
Susie M McGowan (Wolf)
June 13, 2021 at 11:13 am
So sorry Karen for your loss. I have good memories of you both. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Reply
Donald VerHage
June 13, 2021 at 9:56 pm
Dear Karen and family
When someone you love becomes a memory, those memories become treasures. Hold them dear to your heart. Our Love to you
Donald and Carol
VerHage
Reply
Laurie Cross
June 13, 2021 at 11:43 pm
Karen and family-
Your family was and has continued to be a blessing to Me. Lloyd was so kind, smile that you knew was genuine and/or up to a joke. I am grateful for the years of connection in Reed City.
May you all receive the peace and comfort of Our Lord and Savior during this difficult journey. May you also take joy and comfort in Lloyds heavenly reward he is receiving.
Laurie Cross and family
Reply
Karen Tripp
June 14, 2021 at 12:24 am
Remembering Lloyd as a gifted furniture maker, a good provider/husband, always pleasant greetings. Lloyd was in a long marriage, one that was cherished, and his love returned to him, a good wife, who was a excellent homemaker. A cat, not just any cat…. Sophie……. who was adored. Two sons and their wives….. all close and in contact… a loving family man.
Thinking of you Karen, and your family…. and Sophie.
Reply
Doug Dommert
June 14, 2021 at 9:17 am
KAREN, VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF LLOYD’S PASSING. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIS QUICK WIT AND GREAT STORY TELLING. MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Reply
Rita Porten Harmon
June 15, 2021 at 5:39 pm
Dear Karen,
So sorry to hear of Lloyd’s passing. I have such great memories of being in the Sr. play together with you both.
Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Rita Porten Harmon
Reply
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