Resident of Saratoga
Husband, father, grandfather, friend, mentor, leader, philanthropist. We remember Lloyd’s love of life, kindness, generosity, patriotism, intellect, and humor.
We celebrate his life: his children: Julia (Richard) Grant, Jennifer Godfrey, Thomas (Patti) Grant, Sarah Grant, Laura Grant; his grandchildren: Vallory and Briana Grant, Grant (Cassidy) and Ben Godfrey, Phoebe Grant; and many nieces and nephews.
Lloyd was born in Indianola, Iowa, to George Arthur Grant and former Helen Gertrude Wright. Lloyd had a passion and talent for sports, especially basketball and track. But the events of Pearl Harbor changed Lloyd’s trajectory; and at 17, he enlisted in the Naval Air Corps. After graduating from high school, he became a Navy air crewman.
Following military service, Lloyd enrolled in Simpson College on athletic scholarship. His high-school sweetheart, Marynetta Leitch, whom he had known since third grade, was also attending there. Upon graduation, Lloyd made use of the G.I. Bill to enter the School of Dentistry at the University of Iowa; and one year later, he and Marynetta were married. After graduation, he joined his father’s dentistry practice and he and his wife started a family.
In 1960, the Grants moved to California where Lloyd began his orthodontic career, having earned a Master’s degree in orthodontia from the University of Missouri Kansas City. The family purchased their current home in Saratoga in 1964, where Lloyd and Marynetta raised their five children and where Lloyd lived independently until the time of his death. His beloved wife passed away in 2017, just several months shy of their 67th wedding anniversary. Lloyd had a thriving orthodontic practice for 45 years.
He served with distinction as Trustee to the California Dental Association and President of the Santa Clara County Dental Society. As a member of the Rotary Club of Los Gatos since 1987, Lloyd served in many offices, including President Elect for 1999-2000. He was also a very active, decades-long member of the Los Gatos United Methodist Church, serving in a number of capacities and on several special committees. He even opened a northodontic office just steps away from the church grounds for the last ten years of his practice.
In 1969, Lloyd bought his first thoroughbred race horse, and it wasn’t long before the “sport of kings” became his greatest passion. Lloyd continued to be a very active owner and breeder until his passing at age 95.
Lloyd was blessed to be surrounded by an abundance of love and laughter through many years of joyful holidays, birthdays, and family events. He leaves behind a wonderful legacy of family, friends, service, faith, and love. Pops, we miss you so much and we cherish the memories that will live on in our hearts.
Friends and family are invited to attend a memorial service at the First United Methodist Church in Los Gatos on July 23 at 2:00.