Lloyd Edward Harper was born on September 27,1933 in Mesa, AZ to LeRoy and May Ella Coffman Harper. He passed away on January 8, 2021 at 87 years of age.
He was proceeded in death by his loving wife, of 63 years Sophie Cummins Harper and two children his first-born Debra Harper Garvin, and his last-born, Dirk D. Harper.
His children are Debra and (Kirk) Garvin
Lyle and (Susan) Harper
Mark and (Lanette) Harper
Tanya and (Rich) Hansen
Tory and (Meg) Harper
Andra and (David) Johnson
Dayn Harper
Dirk and (Rachel) Harper
He had 30 Grandchildren and 37 Great Grandchildren.
Between the time he was born and the time he passed from this life, He played ball. He married his sweetheart, and he played ball, He served in the Air Force and he played ball. He raised 8 children, and he played ball. He worked for Salt River Project for 58 and ½ years and he played ball. He served his Father in Heaven in many different ways in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and he played ball. He loved his Family and he loved his Friends and he loved playing ball.
Memorial Services for Lloyd Harper are being held on Wednesday January 13th at10:00 AM
Chandler Arizona East Stake
21320 South Greenfield RoadGILBERT, Arizona85298-9309
We want to offer our condolences to all of Lloyd’s family. Lloyd and I have been friends since grade school and graduated together from Mesa High. We also have played on many baseball and basketball teams together. My wife was a friend of Sophy and was in the same graduating class. We will miss Lloyd’s phone calls and his vivid recall of games we played in together. We certainly will miss him!
Lloyd was a true friend and gentleman. I am lucky to have known him and he will certainly be missed.
I have known the Harper family for a long time! Lloyd was a great example! He is blessed to be with his sweetheart! Our prayers are with the Harper family! LOVE YOU!
I can’t remember when Lloyd and Sophie were not part of my life. Yes I will look forward to seeing them again. God bless the Harper family.
Sure will miss you yelling out “It’s yours” in the outfield and playing with you. You, Orie, and I were the 3 best subs to help win a national championship. Love you Lloyd. See you soon. You are always in my prayers.