Kern County Obituaries

Lloyd Leo Dyke 

Submitted by Don Stowell; 13 Feb 2008

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July 26, 1923 — Aug. 9, 2004
Lloyd Dyke, 81, passed away at his home on Monday, Aug. 9, following complications 
from a stroke. His children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were at his 
side when he died.

Lloyd was born on July 26, 1923, in Quinton, Okla. He served in World War II in 
the Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1945. He also worked for the Operating Engineers 
for many years before retiring. 

Lloyd married his wife of 61 years, Betty Lou (Bankhead) Dyke, on April 14, 1943. 
They lived most of their life in Mojave, North Edwards and Boron. 

Mr. Dyke is survived by his wife, Betty, of North Edwards; children, Leroy and 
Lynda Dyke (Michigan), Janie and Ted Smith (Tehachapi), Linda and Rick Peters 
(Edwards), Edith (Cookie) and Brian Shapiro (Idaho), and Ethel Dyke (No. Edwards). 
Lloyd is also survived by 15 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and one 
great-great-grandchild. Lloyd also has one surviving sister, Ethel Souza, of Mojave. 

Most people knew him as “Horsetrader.” He loved to trade cars, musical instruments 
and just about anything else he could. He enjoyed his hobby, and his family has many 
memories of his trading days. 

Lloyd was a Christian man who loved to play worship music. He was an accomplished 
guitar player and loved to perform for convalescent hospitals alongside his wife 
Betty. His love for Jesus showed in everything he did. 

A graveside service was held on Friday, Aug. 13, at 10 a.m. at the Mojave Cemetery. 
Rev. Grant Frye officiated the service. 

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