Loyd Vire
February 26, 1924 - December 20, 2013
Obituary
Vire, Loyd
OREGON-Loyd Vire passed away peacefully on Dec. 20, 2013, at Oregon Manor Nursing home. He was born Feb. 26, 1924, the son of Elisha Vire and Lucy Mae Griffith. Loyd married Catherine Guyette and they had one son, Martin. After his wife’s passing, he often said, he thought about her and missed her every day. Loyd was a gentle, kind, man, who loved to help others and always put everyone else’s needs before his own. He loved fixing things, reading, and loved walking and the outdoors. Loyd was an active member of the Madison Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and his faith was a central aspect of his daily life until his passing. He will be greatly missed. Loyd is survived by his son, Martin (Jenifer); and a brother, Denton. A Gathering and Celebration of Loyd’s Life will be held on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014 at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL HOME, 7435 University Avenue, Middleton, from 6 p.m. until 7 p.m. with a time of reflection at 7 p.m. “His life was gentle, and the elements so mixed in him that Nature might stand up and say to all the world, “This was a man!”. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761
Events
Visitation
Mon Jan 13, 2014 @ 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
Service
Mon Jan 13, 2014 @ 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Madison • 5203 Monona Drive, Madison, WI 53716
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Memories
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Dave Kutzke
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So sorry to hear about your loss - our thoughts are with you.
Dave and Steph
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Brian Hoffman
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Dave,
Your dad was a great guy! Mindi and I were very fortunate to have gotten to know him. His warm smile and determination will always be remembered. We will keep your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Brian & Mindi Hoffman
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Barbara & Stephen Schultz
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Dear Vire Family, It was a pleasure to know Loyd. I grew up in Oklahoma on a little farm so he and I talked about him farming in Arkansas at times. It was like talking with one of my own family members from there. Even though he was older than Stephen and I we had a lot in common with him. He was always very quiet, yet loving and kind. We will remember him for his spiritual example, his spiritual strength and his faithfulness to Jehovah God. Dear Family of Loyd's, we are very sorry for your loss. You know of course, that as Jehovah's Witnesses we believe we will see Loyd again. We pray that John 5:25-29 may bring you comfort. Also that the record of the resurrection of Lazarus at John 11 will assure you that our Lord Jesus has the authority over death so Jesus can resurrect your dear family member and any of us who pass away. That being the case then, we rest our hope of being re-united with Loyd in the future after Jehovah God and his son Jesus Christ will cleanse this earth of ALL bad things and there will then be peace, justice and righteousness on this earth as God originally intended. May Jehovah give you all comfort and strength at his very sad time. With our deepest sympathy, Stephen and Barbara Schultz