Arves Lealand Lloyd, age 85, of Malad, Idaho, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 17, 2024, at 11:42 A.M. Born on October 19, 1938, in Downey, Idaho, to William Earl Lloyd and Eva Weeks Lloyd, Arves was the seventh of eight children in a hardworking and loving family. His early life on the farm, filled with both challenges and joy, shaped him into the resilient, resourceful, and witty man everyone knew and loved.

A defining moment for Arves came during his junior year of high school when a serious farm accident left him with a crushed pelvis. Despite the hardships, he made an incredible recovery, even returning to the football team after doctors initially advised against it. This resilience became a cornerstone of Arves’s character, guiding him through the many hurdles he faced in life.

After high school, Arves worked in various jobs, from farming and ranching to welding and heavy machinery operation. It was during this time that he met Loma, the love of his life, while she was working as a carhop at the A & W Drive-Inn. Their love story blossomed, and they were married in the Idaho Falls Temple, building a life rooted in family and faith. Together, they raised eight children: William, Teresa, Pamela, Steven, David, Ricky, Nathan, and Natalee.

Arves and Loma also served three missions. Faith was central to Arves’s life. He served diligently in his church and had a special bond with the missionaries he worked with, fondly calling them his “sons.” His strong faith and values made a lasting impact on his family and community. The first was a service mission at the Brigham City Deseret Industries, the second in Beattyville, Kentucky, and the third in Jackson, Mississippi. Other missionaries looked up to him, as Arves served the last two missions while on crutches.

Arves is survived by Loma, his beloved wife of 62 years; his eight children, William (Elizabeth) Lloyd, Teresa (Ken) Earley, Pamela Rock, Steven (Melitza) Lloyd, David (Theresa) Lloyd, Ricky Lloyd, Nathan Lloyd, and Natalee Lloyd; 22 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Earl and Eva Lloyd, all of his siblings, and one granddaughter.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. at the Horsley Funeral Home located at 132 W 300 N, Malad City, ID 83252. A viewing was held from 7 P.M. to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, September 24, at the Horsley Funeral Home. For those unable to attend, condolences and memories can be submitted at https://guestbookplus.com/ss/ZXSHfQ==. For those wishing to attend virtually, the service was streamed via the following YouTube live link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAvi-QYpba4f-Dm58zHC8Mg/live.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent via Venmo to @loma42 in Arves’s memory. His legacy of faith, love, and hard work will continue to live on through all who knew him.