Lloyd Ray German

Lloyd Ray German, 86, formerly of Union County, died Dec. 12 at his home in Hood River.

A potluck reception and celebration of Lloyd's life will begin at 11 a.m. Jan. 8 at the Hood River Valley Adult Center, 2010 Sterling Place. Leave a note of condolence for family at www.Andersons Tribute Center.com.

Lloyd was born Sept. 30, 1924, to Cyril Ray German and Helena Fries German in Summerville. He attended Pleasant Grove Grade School and graduated from Imbler High School in 1943, where he played baseball.

He joined the military in 1943, serving both in the Navy and the Marines.

He was proud to be a WWII veteran. After his discharge, he started farming in the Summerville area.

Lloyd married Lee Woodell in Nevada on April 3, 1948, and they had two daughters. She preceded him in death in 1984.

He went to work for the USDA office in 1956 as a field representative, moving up to county director in 1957. In 1979 with the move to Hood River, he became a district director with nine counties under his supervision.

Lloyd married Connie McClure in Hood River on Oct. 17, 1990.

He became an avid golfer after his retirement in January of 1986. He also enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing.

Lloyd is survived by his wife, Connie of Hood River; daughters, Sue (Dan) Gruis of Salem and Chris (Denny) Houston of Sheridan; sister, Fran Zander of Salem; six granddaughters; one grandson; nine great-grandchildren; step-children, Anna Schwebke of Hood River, Cinda Hogan of Maple Valley, Wash., and Jim McClure of La Grande; five step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; three nieces; and three nephews.

In addition to his parents and first wife, Lloyd was preceded in death by a sister, June Livermore; and brother, Claire German.

Memorial contributions may be made to either the Doernbechers Hospital or Shriners Hospital in care of Anderson's Tribute Center, 1401 Belmont Ave., Hood River 97031.

.