Lloyd H Sidwell Ii

Lloyd Hall Sidwell II was born on September 21, 1942, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, son of Lloyd
Hall Sidwell I and Edith Breese Sidwell. Brother of Karol and Steve, he always described
himself as “fortunate to have grown up in a wonderful family and community at a time and in an
environment filled with love and advantage.” With roots deep in the heartland of Iowa, his life
was devoted to not only time with and love for his family, but in service and advocacy for all
who joined together as family in love and care for each other. Graduating from the University of
Iowa in 1968 with a Master’s Degree in Social Work, Lloyd began his career as a Clinician and
family advocate before moving into positions of executive leadership as CEO of Family Services
of Upper Michigan; Sinnissippi Centers of Dixon, Illinois, and Family Services of Greater
Houston, Texas. After “retirement” in 2004, Lloyd continued to advocate for children and
families as he consulted with individuals and community organizations. His ability to lead others
with understanding and vision, as well as commitment to inclusion of all he led and served, were
hallmarks of his professional career.

Lloyd and Jane, married for 42 years, parented four children, Laurie, Lloyd III, Kara, and Justin.
With what both he and Jane considered the “love story of all times,” they lived their life,
“JOYD.” Lloyd was known for his kindness and genuine love for all. Daughter, Kara, attributed
him with “instilling a keen awareness and appreciation of the blessings in life and an
understanding of obligation to pay them forward.”

Death occurred in the loving arms of family with his favored music of Gordon Lightfoot in
background and the care of his expert hospice team in Caroline’s Cottage after many years of
living with Parkinson’s Disease. Family and friends will mourn as well as carry forth his legacy.
Each day as the sun sets, the “happy hour” of remembering his presence in our lives and the
legacy he leaves within each of us will live on.

From Lloyd’s years of leading and serving others in non-profit organizations, as well as his
shared commitment with Jane to the work of hospice and palliative care teams, Lloyd wished for
memorials to be designated for “Friends of Caroline” With his final days being spent in their new
“Caroline’s Cottage,” the peace he sought and the care he needed was provided, not only to him
but his family.
The family will gather privately to honor Lloyd. Celebrations of his life will take place at later
time with friends.