Stovall, Lloyd Cole

Lloyd Cole Stovall, age 72, of Anacortes, WA, passed away on 
May 12, 2010. The youngest of six children, he was born to 
Floyd I. and Ruby Ellen Stovall in Toppenish, WA. The doctor's 
bill was $24.37 - Lloyd still had the receipt. As a boy he lived 
in the Spokane, WA area, Waitsburg, WA, and eventually in 
California where he graduated from Monrovia-Duarte High 
School and attended Pasadena Junior College. He then 
married and moved his family up to Yakima, WA, Everett and 
then Anacortes.

Lloyd worked for Sparkletts Water Co. from 1959-1967. Then 
for Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company for nearly 20 years 
earning many honors and awards. In 1987 he and wife, Pat, 
started an Adult Family Care Home in Seattle, WA and in 1999 
they moved everything up to Anacortes. In those 20 plus 
years many seniors benefited from Lloyd's love of people and 
love of cooking. Many thought Lloyd's hugs were the best.

Even though people were Lloyd's main hobby, he also 
enjoyed RVing and especially taking his boat out on the 
water. Lloyd had a sense of adventure as he was always 
curious to see what was around the next bend in the road or 
in the next cove around the island.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Stovall; sisters, Jewell Ward, 
of Everett, Doris Donfried, of Poulsbo, WA, and Pearl Pagano, 
of Holland, MI; and brother, Wilbur (Wibb) Stovall, of Thorpe, 
WA. He also leaves behind sons, Gregory (Jane) Stovall, of 
Yakima, Bill (Sherry) Thomas, of Anacortes, Dan (Roseana) 
Thomas, of Concrete, WA, Charles Thomas, of Seattle; and 
daughters, Paula (Keith) Black and Denae Dorasi, both from 
Everett. He also leaves behind nine wonderful grandchildren 
who loved their "Grandpa Buddy" and numerous nieces and 
nephews.

Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents; and his oldest 
brother, Jim Stovall, of Spokane.

A celebration of his life will be held on May 29, at the Park 
Village Clubhouse, 2725 East Fir Street in Mt. Vernon, WA. All 
who knew Lloyd are welcome to this potluck.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Lloyd's name may be made to 
Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, P.O. Box 19023, Seattle, WA 
98109 or by calling 206-667-6121.

Published in The Herald (Everett) on May 19, 2010