LLOYD ROBERT LOOP

Lloyd Robert Loop, a lifetime resident of Skagit County died in Bow, Washington at his home on September 18, 2013 at the age of 90.

He was born on June 27, 1923 in Bow to Marion and Susie Loop.

He graduated from Edison High School in 1941. Three years later he moved two miles east to his beloved farm where he lived for 70 years until he passed away.

In 1947 he married Francesca Emelia Cugini. They had a son Rick Robert Loop. Later they divorced. He married Deanna Mary Andersen and lived happily together for 47 years until her death in 2006. They had three daughters, Tana Loop-Ruyle, Linda Sue Loop, Rhonda Lee Romano, and step-son Bradley Alfred Loop.

Lloyd was a dairy and agricultural farmer. After a tragic barn fire, he changed directions and left the cows behind and started raising, breeding, and training Thoroughbred race horses at Longacres in Tukwila, WA. For many years, he was one of the top breeders and a member of the Board of Directors at the track.

Lloyd was also an avid hunter all of his life. He had a vast collection of trophies from his hunts, ranging from North America to Africa.

Many people will remember him for his opinionated editorials in the Skagit Valley Herald.

Lloyd was a member of the Skagit County Sheriff's Posse in his younger years. He was also a member of the Elks Club, Edison Sportsmen Club, Safari International, and a life member of the National Rifle Association.

He is survived by three of his four children and stepson, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the Burlington, Seventh Day Adventist Church on Friday, September 27, 2013 at 11:00 AM. A reception will follow immediately after the service at the church. There will be a private graveside for family.

Arrangements are under the care of Kern Funeral Home of Mount Vernon.