It is with deep sadness, immense love and profound pride that we mourn the passing of Lloyd Arthur Wyer of Calgary, Canada, on Sunday August 4th, 2024. Lloyd was a loving, caring, and always helpful father, neighbour, friend, and coworker. We are all deeply fortunate to have been touched by his presence. A superhero by his dreams, a fire captain by rotation, and a mentor to many, Lloyd was always there when you needed him, and you were always in his thoughts if you didn’t. Lloyd’s legacy will not be forgotten.
Lloyd will be lovingly remembered by his partner and our family angel Tina; his children Teran and Dylan; mother Mable and father David; Tina’s daughter Megan and her children Zoey, Hudson, Brinley & Lincoln. Incredibly close to his heart are his best friends from the fire force, Sean, Brian, Jimmy and his wife Krista – you guys are family.
In 1967 Lloyd was the first New Year’s Day baby to be born at the Foothills Hospital. As a rebellious only child, he often enjoyed playing pranks and playing sick all the way to the doctor’s office just to get out of going to school, something that lasted more than a few days or even weeks at a time. His love for mischief never faded, extending to his home and workplace. One notable prank led to the temporary banning of pranks at the fire hall when he dared a rookie to drink a bottle of fish sauce in exchange for drinking a case of coke; hardly a fair trade if you knew his average daily intake of coke slurpees or the percentage of salt in fish sauce.
Lloyd’s life was built on loyalty and friendship, made clear by the outpouring of love and support from companions he made as early as elementary school and through each phase of his life right up to his most recent efforts in recruitment.
Being a young father made it easy for Lloyd to connect with kids of all ages. His sons possess many memories such as, but certainly not limited to, rollerblading (perhaps better described as crashing) through Confederation Park, and playing games with occasional wins, regardless of whether the methods were by the rule book or not. Lloyd created lasting memories for lots of young children, and became a father figure to many, simultaneously setting a strong example to his sons of the man he built himself to be.
A favourite day for Lloyd was adventuring in Grotto Canyon with his two sons, partners and dogs. This eventually ended up in a small tumble or as he would refer to it as “falling down the mountain” or occasionally “pushed off the mountain” during a small climbing mishap which resulted in a long trip to the ER. Tina came to the rescue with emotional support and soon this love for the outdoors transpired in him taking on new activities in recent years alongside Tina such as paddleboarding and snowshoeing.
Lloyd’s dream of becoming a firefighter began when his eldest son Teran, was asked in Kindergarten what his father did for a living, answering distractedly “my dad opens boxes” before returning to his more pressing task of professional Lego building. Lloyd, initially embarrassed, turned this into motivation, dedicating himself to training and studying for the Calgary Fire Department. Although this took a few attempts, the city finally came to their senses, and he earned a reputation as one of the most respected members of the fire brigade. Many spoke of him as the person you’d want by your side in a gnarly fire, a challenging situation, or anytime it was crucial to be fully focused.
Of all the skills he had, perhaps there was one he lacked - investment choices, believing Frodo’s sword Sting to be the true path to financial stability. He lived surrounded by what he loved. Figurines. Sorry, I mean, collectables of Conan the Barbarian, Moon Knight and of course, endless representations of Super Man.
On occasion, Lloyd’s relationship choices were similar to his investment choices. In this regard, his life was tough, and it was something very important to him. However, if the above is all wrong, and there’s only one thing that is true, it’s that Lloyd would do anything to help, for anyone who needed it. Whether he knew them or not, if a loved one asked him to help, he would selflessly lend both his hands until the end. He was incredibly giving from the time he was born to the day he died; a man who deserved more, but someone who was always happy with what he had.
Lloyd is survived by his immediate family and his close circle of friends, but will be reunited with his dear friend Mike Drummond and his loyal and cherished dogs Max, Conan, Thor and Bella.
Lloyd’s funeral service will be at Foster’s Garden Chapel, 3220 4 Street N.W., Calgary, on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is welcome to attend. During the ceremony, there will be an opportunity to include a note, letter, or any personal item you wish to have cremated with him. You may choose to place these items into the casket or privately through a designated box.
For those who wishing to attend virtually, the funeral service will be live streamed at the following link:https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTcyMzEwMTU5MjE0MTE4MTkmb25lcm9vbS1lbWFpbCZpbnZpdGF0aW9uX2NvcHlfbGluaw==
The family has created a gofundme to help with the financial burden. Please paste the URL address into your browser: https://www.gofundme.com/f/please-support-lloyd-wyers-family?utm_content=ai_control_ios&attribution_id=sl%3A15572021-ef14-4815-8faa-fb919daefb17
We love you, Lloyd: Mable, Tina, Dylan and Teran.
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