Celebration of Life
Phillip Roger Loyd
February 14, 1936 ~ June 3, 2022
Celebration of Life
Phillip Roger Loyd
February 14, 1936 ~ June 3, 2022
AN ILLUSTRATION OF HIS TEENAGE AMBITION TO SHOW A HORSE WITH NO TACK
Celebration of Life Phillip Roger Loyd
February 14, 1936 ~ June 3, 2022
Please add your thoughts and memories of Phil so that we may remember those special moments with you.
In Loving Memory of a Life Well Lived
May this Celebration of Life serve as a reminder that one person can make a difference,
forever touch our hearts and leave the world a better place
Phil/Roger was amazingly remarkable with exceptional talents, capabilities and skills; outstandingly good
who always tried to help; and humbly confident who uplifted, encouraged and made one feel anything is possible,
doable and attainable. He had a great sense of humor, was a lot of fun and the glass was always half full.
He lived life to the fullest with zest, wonder and curiosity. He was a rock, a pillar of strength, a beacon of light,
and one could always, always, always count on him. He is dearly missed.
People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.
Maya Angelou
who always tried to help; and humbly confident who uplifted, encouraged and made one feel anything is possible, doable and attainable. He had a great sense of humor, was a lot of fun and the glass was always half full.
He lived life to the fullest with zest, wonder and curiosity. He was a rock, a pillar of strength, a beacon of light,
and one could always, always, always count on him. He is dearly missed.
Stacy Westfall’s Horse Championship Run and Favorite Movie Scene (“Jim’s Ride” from The Man from Snowy River)
illustrate his deep appreciation of horsemanship
Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened.
Celebration of Life Tribute
Please add your thoughts, memories and photos of Phil/Roger to the Guest Book so that we may share those special moments
Stacy Westfall’s Horse Championship Run
Stacy Westfall and “Jim’s Ride”
illustrate his deep appreciation of horsemanship
Stacy Westfall’s Horse Championship Run
His teenage ambition
was to show a horse with no tack
Favorite Movie Scene
“Jim’s Ride” from
The Man from Snowy River
Stacy Westfall and "Jim's Ride"
illustrate his deep appreciation of horsemanship
Stacy Westfall’s Horse Championship Run
His teenage ambition
was to show a horse with no tack
Poems
A Man Needs a Horse to Ride
A Man Needs a Horse to Ride
Unnamed
Unnamed
T’waza Hoot
T’waza Hoot
Poem is followed by original book
cover, author information and
poem with illustration shared by
the author’s great granddaughter,
Lorna Paddock.
Poem is followed by original book
cover, author information and
poem with illustration shared by
the author’s great granddaughter,
Lorna Paddock.
Hoot was Linda’s beloved horse
and rode many a mile together at
Ladiges cattle roundup. Linda’s
poem was inspired by the poem
Don’t Cry for the Horses
written by Brenda Riley-Seymore.
Poems
A Man Needs a Horse to Ride
A Man Needs a Horse to Ride
A Man Needs a Horse to Ride
Unnamed
Unnamed
T’waza Hoot
T’waza Hoot
Artwork
Examples of one of his many talents
Sketch
Inspired by His Love of Nature
Circa 1988
Pencil Drawing
Marina District
San Francisco, California
Logo Graphic
Emanuela and Phil’s/Roger’s Business
Created in 1992
Memorial Bronze Leaf
Memorial Bronze Leaf on Memory Tree at Santa Rosa Memorial Park in California next to other loved ones
(his remains will be scattered at dear-to-heart places in Washington, Oregon and California)
Biography
Phillip Roger Loyd
Songs
Fun Fact: Phil/Roger and Kris Kristofferson went to San Mateo High School in San Mateo, California
Blasts from the Past
16 Tons, a song made famous by Tennessee Ernie Ford, was sung on family road trips
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The website looks beautiful! 😍 You did an amazing job of capturing all the phases and the facets of his life. It is a very lovely tribute and I would encourage everyone to open and enjoy all the poems/photos and ephemera.
I’m sure he would grumble and tell you it was all too much, but he’d be secretly pleased as punch! 😉❤️
I’ll post some pictures tonight, so stay tuned!
What a treasure this website is and forever will be! 🥰 Your love and admiration for Phil shows in every detail you share. There are so many wonderful nuggets throughout and I echo Kelly’s encouragement for all to open, enjoy and reminisce this incredible life and those who were touched by it 💖
Thanks for going to the effort of showing Phil’s life and loves. It was wonderful to spend time grazing through the various sites.
Such a nice memorial. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Here are some photos 💕
Phil/Roger hunted deer, bear and wild boar in Northern California.
The first time he invited me over for dinner he prepared spaghetti with his bear sauce. I had never had bear meat before and was pleasantly surprised how delicious it was! I was quite impressed!
When we moved to Vancouver, Washington, in 1986, he decided to try his hand at elk. Since deer and elk have a significant size difference, he opted to start with a small elk. He gets his small elk; and due to size, could not pack it out. He covers the elk with snow and comes home. He asked if I would go with him to pack out the elk; and a few days later off we go, pack out this pretty good size elk, and take it to Jack and Jene Rudd’s place in Hood River, Oregon. After getting Jack and Jene’s good size kitchen table setup, we bring in the elk, he masterfully carves the meat and shows me how to wrap the cuts in freezer paper. Well, I wrapped and I wrapped and I wrapped. After that, I couldn’t eat, talk about or look at meat for about a month. When I went to the grocery store, I steered clear of the meat department. This was one of many wonderful adventures that I will always cherish.
P.S. While I never acquired a taste for elk meat, Ladiges elk pepperoni sticks are the best! And Ladiges beef is excellent!
What an exquisite ride! Almost 40 wonderful years together were the blink of an eye and better than I ever could have imagined!
Most appropriately stated…What an exquisite ride!💕
First of all, I wanted to say you did amazing amazing beautiful job on Phil‘s website❤️❤️
I sent it to the kids we all watched it togethers. He was an absolute legend of Man!! My favorite cowboy ❤️ we all miss him sooo much! Both the kids cried watching the website, that shows how much he was to my kids and how he made a difference in our lives❤️❤️ so many funny, fun, sweet memories that I will always cherish.
From when I was in eighth grade him, helping me with my first ticket to running around, taking me all over the places in his jeep, he was the best father figure I could ever ask for to all the way to the woman I became today, Family that I have today the life I am living today he is part of every moment and every step You will always be in my heart Phil. I love you so much. I wish I could’ve got to hug you one last time. ❤️❤️❤️
What a beautiful tribute to Roger. I remember him as a very kind and humble person. His passing is not the end but a new beginning for him. To be reunited with our father in heaven.
This is a beautiful tribute to a life well loved and lived. It really touched me. You are in my heart, Emanuella
Phil had a heart as big as the outdoors he so loved. A truer friend could never be found. Phil was a pal, a traveling buddy and a mentor who taught me so many things that have changed my life in profound ways. I miss him dearly and will always love the times we spent together. Such a wonderful and beautiful tribute to a great man who was truly like a father to me.
A beautiful compilation, I don’t suppose and can say it better than Kelly did. He impacted so many lives. You have captured so many lovely moments and memories.
Wow! That was so nice to see. You did an awesome job! So very Heartfelt ❤️What an amazing life he had❣️The pictures really showed it. 🙏 Thank you
How wonderful you have showed the fullness of his life! He was a very special guy. He will be missed dearly. But because of your loving, insightful efforts he has the Best Memorial I have ever seen.
Such wonderful pictures you collected from all who loved him.
Loved his songs. Should have known they were favs of his. They suited him. Poetry that inspires.
Thank you Manny💕
This memorial perfectly encapsulates the memory I had of Uncle Phil, the time and passion you invested into this Celebration of Life shows beautifully. He is such an inspiring figure for me, and a role model. Sending all my love to you E Masi.
What an inspiration Rog was and we are so happy to have met him and Mannie in this life. Although Rog isn’t mentioned in this poem, we had many rides together helping the Ladiges roundup crew. Such a wonderful time of our lives. It was always good to see camp at the end of the day. Lillian, Joyce, Racine and Mannie had a great supper spread for us after all the animals were taken care of. Then, there was the reward of music sitting around the campfire. but that’s another poem.
Hellenback Springs….
One morning after breakfast, I heard Jim exclaim, “Lets divide into three groups and I’ll take mine to “Hellenback Springs”. I thought it rather funny as I looked around cuz all the other cowpokes had ridden off to check other ground.
So, Jim n I and Amos trotted off to check the springs. Jaylin said to meet at the carbody catch, be sure and bring everything. The spring was clean so we rode away up the rock strewn bank. The vine maple was so thick, it grabbed my horses feet and flanks. Hands in front of my eyes and face as we pushed our way through, and then the real fun began as down the steep hill we flew. My horse sliding down the hill as down the hill we slid, mud being flung everywhere, I prayed my saddle wouldn’t slip. I was trying to keep my butt astraddle my saddle when my horses feet hit the ground. Amos was doing mighty fine cuz Shadow wouldn’t act like a clown. We finally made it to flat ground but didn’t have mu time. Jim took off in hot pursuit after cows that didn’t run in a straight line. Cowpokes came to help us out, it was a sight to see. Everything was going great ’til Ed’s horse tried to straddle a tree. Cooling down my hot horse ‘cuz he was in a lather, I shook my head and smiled at Jim and said I had my druthers. Thank goodness Hellenback Springs ain’t an everyday ride ‘cuz if there’s other ground to ride…… I’d rather.
“Hellenback” is a good name for that ride”, Jim said, as he stood with his horse by a rock, “But I can tell you that isn’t the name that we know, we call the spring,Wellenbrock”.
And here is another great memory from Ladiges cowcamp.
“Reward” The first night of fall roundup , we’re in from riding the North Plateau. But when suppers done and the fun begins, us cowpokes, we all show.
The stage is set between two pines and the lanterns hung on each side. Pete Graves and the Bunkhouse boys make the night time come alive! The rug is cut and the dust a flying from the folks that were a dancin’. Ron and Lillian, Racine and Jerry kept their cowboy boots a prancin’. The fire blazed into the night, we bellied up right close. Our hind sides were as cold as ice but our front sides warm as toast. At the edge of the flickering fire sang a group we couldn’t see. The coyotes howled along in unison and purty good harmony. A good days ride and a fine hot supper along with the music that was played is a fitting end for the cattle roundup and a good way to end the day.
I have so many memories riding with everyone. And to think My neighbor Shirley sold Keen Eye to Rog for his forever horse. I was certainly happy to see Rog after I encountered a big cat while checking out a meadow. Love to all.