Early morning on May 14, 2022, Lloyd Patrick Heser, 82, peacefully passed away at Advanced Health Care in Mesa, Ariz., surrounded by the love of his family.
Lloyd was born in Wolf Point, Mont., on Sept. 8, 1939. He was the third child of Frank and Faye Heser, arriving shortly after twin brother Floyd.
Lloyd graduated from Wolf Point High School and served in the Army during the Korean Conflict.
On April 5, 1964, married Sharon Udland. They were married for 38 years until Sharon’s death in 2003.
Lloyd was a service technician at Farmers Union Oil (now Agland).
Lloyd passed his love for horses on to his daughter, son and nephews. Weekends were spent moving cows, riding in wagon trains, working brandings and taking care of the horses. He had a special knack for nurturing injured horses back to health.
Lloyd enjoyed traveling to the Denver Stock Show, trips to Arizona and South Dakota to visit “the kids,” and was a member of the Elks and American Legion.
Every year ,he participated in the Stampede weekend activities and was the 2007 Grand Marshal.
In 2006, Lloyd was blessed with a new heart. He understood the importance and responsibility of such a gift and was grateful.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; parents, Frank and Faye Heser; sister, Ella Mae Stolen; and brother, Floyd Heser.
Lloyd is survived by daughter, Cindy (Rob) Esparza; son, Rick (Jennifer) Heser; sister, Betty Moore; brother, Kenneth (Agnes) Heser; in-laws, Joan Heser, Barb (Dave) Cundiff, Tom (Audrey) Udland, Terry (Kathy) Udland, Candy (Jerry) Slavec and Christy (Frank) Richard; five grandchildren, Amanda Emerson, Seth Heser, Paige Esparza, Cole Heser and Destiney Esparza; great-granddaughter, Ardon Emerson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The date of the celebration of life will be advised.
Memorials in Lloyd’s name may be sent to: Angel Horses Inc., PO Box 20797, Billings, MT 59104, angelhorsesmt. org.
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