D. Michael Lloyd Obituary (1974

D. Michael Lloyd came into this world on May 3rd, 1974. He was born in Provo, Utah with much anticipation. Mike was born to loving parents, Dennis Jay Lloyd and Rosalie Larsen, and was the first of their three boys. He later acquired another little brother and three adoring sisters. Despite overcoming a lot of hard things starting at a young age, he learned to love and to share warmth with others. Mike was good evidence that “every child is an artist.” Blessed with an abundance of natural talent, he spent time in his youth painting and drawing. When he was a teenager, he painted a mural in the hallway of his high school that remained for decades, and also had works of art that are still to this day on display at UVU. Mike added both color and beauty to the world. Not surprisingly, after he graduated from Timpview in 1992, he went on to study Art at UVSC. As a college student blessed with an eye for detail, Mike developed a deep interest in photography. His interest instinctively bloomed into a full-blown passion. After school, Mike worked for his father for a time. But his work-life felt out of focus until he pursued photography full-time professionally. Life behind the lens proved to be Mike’s dream job. He had a gift for capturing magical moments. He undoubtedly took the best candid pics. And he proved that you can “remain an artist once [you] grow up.” Mike married Devron Richardson on August 20th. (Or was it the 21st? You’ll have to ask Mike :) Some of the things that his family loved about Mike was his ability to express himself well (and often), his incessant need to shred any and all documentation, his cool-guy sense of style, and his heart (and his beard). And that he was, more often than not, a doting father. Mike and Devron have four amazing sons: Brett (21), Maguire (19), Stellar (15), and Hutch (13). Without a doubt, Mike’s boys are his magnum opus. If you knew Mike well, chances are you were blessed to learn an invaluable lesson or two from him. He understood the value of working hard for something. He’d not only agree, but high-five from above, that “There is no such thing as a self-made man. You will reach your goals only with the help of others.” Mike often demonstrated that patience and love are synonyms. He was the glue that held his family from birth together. Because he lost his footing more than once later in life, Mike reminded all who knew and loved him that it takes a long time to become. It’s certainly not a race. Mike’s life was a success because his people knew they were his and they were loved. And he never lost sight of this fact (as recorded on his Facebook page), “Throughout a multitude of trails and hard-fought growth, I have come to realize the constants in my life: Love and the Atonement.” He followed with, “The personal confirmation and knowledge that I am a living, breathing, decision-making son of God is not just a mere core belief…it is the foundation of who I am.” Rest easy, Mike. You’ll stay with us while we are apart. Mike is survived by siblings Greg (Amy), Vince (Tinaya), Tyler, and Jessica Roarke (Austin), Monica Mecham and Nicole Flores, and his Richardson family who all loved him so very much. In lieu of flowers, Mike would love for you to root for the 49ers next season, jam to some classic rock, love on your nieces and nephews who like to laugh, and sit on the back porch under the night sky with the people you love most. Better yet, grab a camera and shoot into the sun. If you’re careful, you’ll capture His perfectly placed light. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 13th at the Sharon Park 3rd Ward Chapel, 310 North 100 East, Orem, UT 84057. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bergmortuary.com. *Lunch and love to follow at 368 East 200 North