Obituary of Lloyd Leo Baber

Lloyd Leo Baber was born on June 5, 1920 in Eastonville, Colorado to John Thomas and Lulu Pearl (Brace) Baber. Lloyd peacefully passed away on March 11, 2014 in Colorado Springs. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 66 years, Helen (Seger) Baber; son Richard Baber (Sunny), daughter Judy Baber-Clarke (Harry); grandchildren Brian Baber (Sandy), Casey Baber and Jessica Hildebran (Ryan); and great-grandchildren Owen and Joseph Hildebran, Andrea, Nicholas, Brianna, Colton Baber. Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, eight brothers and sisters: Bernard, Henry, Frank, Leon, Keith, Lois, Bessie, and Zona, and two sons: Eugene and David. Lloyd grew up on the eastern plains of Colorado and served in the U.S. Army during WWII from 1941 to 1945 in Papua, New Guinea. He worked in the logging industry for many years, producing railroad ties for the Rock Island Railroad. He also worked for the City of Colorado Springs Water Department as a heavy equipment operator; he later retired and enjoyed many years with his family.Lloyd loved automobiles and thoroughly enjoyed 38 new vehicles in his lifetime, especially Chevrolets.Viewing 9:00AM, Saturday, March 15, 2014 at The Springs Funeral Services, 3115 East Platte Avenue, Colorado Springs, Colorado followed by the Funeral Service at 10:00AM. Burial will be at Peyton Cemetery, Peyton, CO.The family wishes to thank Laurel Manor Nursing Home and Pikes Peak Hospice for the excellent care and love extended to Lloyd and his family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Peyton Cemetery, c/o Rick Manyck, 10411 Log Road, Calhan, CO 80808.Funeral Home:The Springs Funeral Services3115 East Platte AvenueColorado Springs, , COUS 80909 Events Cemetery Saturday, March 15, 2014 12:00PM Peyton Cemetery Corner of Cemetery Road and Manitou Street Peyton , CO 80831 Phone: 719-328-1793 Visitation Saturday, March 15, 2014 9:00AM - 10:00AM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855 Service Saturday, March 15, 2014 10:00AM The Springs Funeral Services 3115 East Platte Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80909 Phone: 719-207-8855