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Loyd L. Dillon

Birth	:	8 Mar 1912 Nuckolls County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	11 Jul 1961 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.2056084, -98.0791702
Plot	:	Block 3, Lot 18, Grave 2
Description	:	Loyd L. Dillon, 49, well known Nelson man, died in a Lincoln hospital Tuesday afternoon. He had undergone a serious brain operation a week before and seemed to be recovering satisfactorily, until his condition became suddenly worse just before his death. Mr. Dillon had been office manager for the ASCS office at Nelson for the past five years, and before that was a farmer in the Mt. Clare vicinity. He was prominent in 4-H work, first as a member and later as a leader, and was a member of the Nuckolls County 4-H Council, at the time of his death. ... Read More	Loyd L. Dillon, 49, well known Nelson man, died in a Lincoln hospital Tuesday afternoon. He had undergone a serious brain operation a week before and seemed to be recovering satisfactorily, until his condition became suddenly worse just before his death. Mr. Dillon had been office manager for the ASCS office at Nelson for the past five years, and before that was a farmer in the Mt. Clare vicinity. He was prominent in 4-H work, first as a member and later as a leader, and was a member of the Nuckolls County 4-H Council, at the time of his death. He was a former member of the Nuckolls County Extension executive board, and well known for his work in soil conservation. He was a graduate of Nelson High School. Mr. Dillon was born near Ruskin, and moved with his parents at an early age to the farm near Mt. Clare. The family moved into Nelson about a year ago. Mr. Dillon was a long-time member of the Reformed Presbyterian church (sic) of Beulah, and was a member of that church in Superior, at the time of his death. Surviving are his wife, the former Dorothy Adams, two sons and two daughters; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dillon of Nelson; three brothers and three sisters. The funeral service will be held at the Reformed Presbyterian church (sic) in Superior Friday, at 2 p.m., with the Rev. T.R. Hutcheson, officiating and burial will be at Nelson. The Superior Express, Thursday, July 13, 1961 ================ Last rites for Loyd L. Dillon, 49, Nuckolls county (sic) office manager of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service here for the past five years, are to be held Friday afternoon at 2:00 o'clock in the Reformed Presbyterian Church of Superior. He died of a ruptured cerebral aneurysm Tuesday morning in a Lincoln hospital where he had undergone surgery on June 27. Mr. Dillon was born at Ruskin March 8, 1912 and grew to manhood in the Bostwick community. He graduated from the Nelson schools in 1931 and farmed southwest of here until a year ago when the family moved to Nelson. At the time of his death he was secretary of the Nuckolls County Fair, treasurer of the Nelson Kiwanis Club, and chairman of the Nuckolls County 4-H council. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy; two daughters, Mrs. Lana Nielsen of Nelson and Diane at home, two sons, Gary of Phoenix, Ariz., and Larry of Sterling, Kans., his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Dillon of Nelson, three brothers and three sisters, Otto of Tucumcari, N. Mex., Charles of Custer, S. Dak., Orin of Edgar, Mrs. Nelda Minert of Powell, Wyo., Mrs. Christine Jones of Nora, and Mrs. Roma Shaw of Prosser, Washington. Burial is to be made in the Nelson cemetery (sic) with the Klawitter Funeral Home in charge. The Nelson Gazette, Thursday, July 13, 1961 ================= Loyd Dillon was born March 8, 1912, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Dillon. He died July 11, 1961, at the age of 49. He was married to Dorothy Adams June 22, 1937. To this union were born four children: Garry, of Phoenix, Ariz.; Larry of Sterling, Kans.; Mrs. Lana Nielsen of Nelson; and Diane, at home. His widow and children are left to mourn his death, with his parents and three brothers and three sisters, who are: Otto, of Tucumcari, New Mex.; Charles of Custer, So. Dak.; Orin of Edgar; Mrs. Christine Jones of Nora; Mrs. Nelda Minor, of Powell, Wyo.; and Mrs. Roma Shaw, of Prosser, Wash. There are four grandchildren. Mr. Dillon lived most of his life on farms in the Beulah neighborhood, until moving to Nelson last year. He united with the Beulah Reformed Presbyterian Church, where he was a valued member. He served as elder, the clerk of the session, a teacher, superintendent, and trustee. He is remembered as a man who was faithful to what was committed to him. At the union of the Beulah and Superior congregations, he became an elder in the Superior Reformed Presbyterian Church, and superintendent of the Sabbath School. He will be missed by his family, his church and his wide range of associates and friends. Due to his position of leadership in agricultural stabilization, few men in the county were as well known as he was. The funeral was Friday, July 14, in the Superior Reformed Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. T.R. Hutcheson in charge. His text was Collosians 1:27, "Christ in you, the hope of glory." Burial was in the Nelson cemetery (sic). The Nelson Gazette, Thursday, August 3, 1961; pg. 5

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Loyd L. Dillon's memorial is located at: Nelson Cemetery, Nelson, Nuckolls County, USA.
When did Loyd L. Dillon death?
Loyd L. Dillon death on 11 Jul 1961 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.2056084
Longitude: -98.0791702

Family Members:

Parent

John M. Dillon

(1885 - 1963)

Lena Adell Coles Dillon

(1885 - 1966)

Spouse

Dorothy Neva Adams Dillon

(1913 - 1991)

Siblings

CPT Charles Pierson Dillon

(1914 - 1986)

Orin Richard Dillon

(1920 - 2018)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Nelson, Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2056084, -98.0791702

2. Oxbow Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2560997, -98.0280991

3. Salem Cemetery
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4. Smith Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.1394005, -97.9705963

6. Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3146706, -98.1236877

7. Phil R Landon Gravesite
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Coordinate: 40.2703200, -97.9553200

8. Beulah Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.1324997, -98.1986008

9. Sacred Heart Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2921982, -98.2268982

10. Saint Stephens Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2544899, -98.2562485

11. Assumption Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3507000, -98.1324000

12. Hannum Graves
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Coordinate: 40.3456500, -98.1766800

13. Oak Grove Cemetery
Oak, Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2326889, -97.8739471

14. Liberty Creek Cemetery
Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3361015, -98.2035980

15. Zion Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2277985, -98.2921982

16. Beaver Creek Cemetery
Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1617012, -98.2882996

17. Evergreen Cemetery
Superior, Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0374985, -98.0650024

18. Bostwick Cemetery
Bostwick, Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0536118, -98.1801071

19. Evergreen Cemetery
Lawrence, Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2922401, -98.2723236

20. Edgar Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3587200, -97.9700200

21. Spring Creek Cemetery
Ruskin, Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1258011, -97.8756027

22. Saint Martin-Loucky Cemetery
Deweese, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3652496, -98.1948624

23. Mount Zion Cemetery
Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1974983, -97.8397522

24. OBanion Cemetery
Blue Hill, Webster County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2850000, -98.3020000