Lloyd Edgar Woodworth

Lloyd Edgar Woodworth was born July 22, 1932 in Omaha, Nebraska to William and Eleanor (Emmett) Woodworth. He grew up in Omaha where he attended Belvedere grade school and Tech High. Lloyd left high school at the age of 15, and enlisted in the United States Army in September 1947. He served for two years, attaining the rank of Private First Class, and was honorably discharged in August 1949. He later went on to earn his GED. Lloyd married Delores Lewis on April 29, 1951 at the Council Bluffs Church in Council Bluffs, Iowa, and to this union, three children were born; Debra, Douglas, and Laurie. The family made their home in Omaha. Lloyd worked construction early on, and was even an Omaha taxi driver in the 1950’s, but he spent his career with Burlington Northern Railroad, working his way up to Yard Master, before retiring in 1981. He was the Past President of the local union for the Railroad, and was a 50 years Master Mason in the Omaha Lodge #288. Lloyd was a loyal, honest, fun-loving, out-going person, who enjoyed gardening, making silver jewelry, and caring for Cottonwood Park across the street from his home. He was a fan of John Wayne movies, 50’s music, and Nebraska football. He liked to go for dinner at the Old Country Buffet, or was happy to have a steak and beer anywhere he could. He was especially proud to have earned his private pilot’s license, flying his first solo flight in November 1960. He will be remembered as an honest man, who hated seeing trash thrown in the parks. Lloyd died at his home in Omaha, Nebraska on June 14, 2015 at the age of 82 years, 10 months and 23 days. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Eleanor Woodworth, 3 brothers; Byron Palmer, Carl and Norman Woodworth, and sister Florence Prince. Lloyd is survived by his wife Delores of Omaha, son Douglas and wife Deborah Woodworth of Papillion, daughters; Debra Rau of Papillion and Laurie Kavanaugh of Omaha, 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and brother William and wife Dolores Woodworth of Omaha. Lloyd E. Woodworth, age 82, of Omaha, died 6/14/15. Preceded in death by parents William and Eleanor Woodworth, brothers; Byron Palmer, Carl and Norman Woodworth, sister Florence Prince. Survived by wife Delores of Omaha, son Douglas and wife Deborah Woodworth of Papillion, daughters; Debra Rau of Papillion and Laurie Kavanaugh of Omaha, 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, brother William and wife Dolores Woodworth of Omaha. Funeral service 11 AM Thursday at the funeral home in Elkhorn. Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery of Elkhorn. Visitation Wednesday from Noon to 8 PM with family receiving friends from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Memorials to the family.

Lloyd Edgar Woodworth

July 22, 1932 - June 14, 2015