Lloyd S. Furniss, long-time Pocatello resident and for many years the most visible photographer in town, clicked his camera shutter for the last time on the morning of Saturday, January 29th, 2011. He was born in Ogden, Utah, on January 24, 1918, the oldest of eight children born to Bryant J. and Winifred Ohlson Furniss. After attending Ogden schools he enlisted in the Army. He completed Ranger training and fought in the Pacific theatre during World War II, remaining away from home and family for four years. When the war ended, Lloyd, who was a very fine artist and illustrator, thought he would become a commercial artist. He attended art school in Chicago, working evenings as a lens grinder to provide for his family. As he worked with lenses, he "saw the light," and decided he would pursue a career in his first love, photography.
In 1951, Lloyd came to Pocatello "to see the mountains" and became chief photographer for the Idaho State Journal. In 1958 he accepted a position on the staff at Idaho State College (later Idaho State University) as photographer. From 1958-1969 he was the only photographer employed by Idaho State, working up to 70 hours a week. During his 25 years at Idaho State he attended virtually every major event on campus, took photographs of every student for the year book, and became its most visual chronicler of campus life. His photographs appeared in Life Magazine, Collier's, American Magazine, and Sports Illustrated. One of the highlights of his photography experiences was a four-hour photo shoot with Marilyn Monroe.
Prior to his retirement, Lloyd completed a bachelor's degree in American Studies, taking one class a semester for many years. In addition to his work for the university, Lloyd had a commercial photography business. This business led him to weddings and family reunions, and brought him into contact with leaders of business and government, and icons of the entertainment industry.
In addition to his love of photography, Lloyd loved to read great literature. His library is filled with books that he cherished. His daily journal, kept over many decades, demonstrated a gift for writing in a style that mimicked the great authors he loved. He enjoyed hiking, especially in the mountains; swimming, great music in all genres, travel, and the company of bright, successful people, whatever their talents might be.
He married Mona McKinsy and they had one son, Stephen. They later divorced. Lloyd married Carol Chester in 1947. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Together they had three children: Peggy M.(Robert) Lee, of Pocatello, Idaho; Mark C. (Julie) Furniss, currently living in Daejeon, Korea; and Wayne (Kelly) Furniss, of Madisonville, Tennessee. His son Stephen (Pam) Furniss, resides in Pleasant Valley, Utah. When his wife Carol passed away, Lloyd moved back to Ogden, where he married Patricia Winchell.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers (Kenneth and William) and two sisters (Lola and Eileen), and his wife, Carol. He is survived by two sisters (Ardell, and Priscilla), one brother (Robert), his wife, Patricia, four children, 21 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
In 1951, Lloyd came to Pocatello "to see the mountains" and became chief photographer for the Idaho State Journal. In 1958 he accepted a position on the staff at Idaho State College (later Idaho State University) as photographer. From 1958-1969 he was the only photographer employed by Idaho State, working up to 70 hours a week. During his 25 years at Idaho State he attended virtually every major event on campus, took photographs of every student for the year book, and became its most visual chronicler of campus life. His photographs appeared in Life Magazine, Collier's, American Magazine, and Sports Illustrated. One of the highlights of his photography experiences was a four-hour photo shoot with Marilyn Monroe.
Prior to his retirement, Lloyd completed a bachelor's degree in American Studies, taking one class a semester for many years. In addition to his work for the university, Lloyd had a commercial photography business. This business led him to weddings and family reunions, and brought him into contact with leaders of business and government, and icons of the entertainment industry.
In addition to his love of photography, Lloyd loved to read great literature. His library is filled with books that he cherished. His daily journal, kept over many decades, demonstrated a gift for writing in a style that mimicked the great authors he loved. He enjoyed hiking, especially in the mountains; swimming, great music in all genres, travel, and the company of bright, successful people, whatever their talents might be.
He married Mona McKinsy and they had one son, Stephen. They later divorced. Lloyd married Carol Chester in 1947. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Together they had three children: Peggy M.(Robert) Lee, of Pocatello, Idaho; Mark C. (Julie) Furniss, currently living in Daejeon, Korea; and Wayne (Kelly) Furniss, of Madisonville, Tennessee. His son Stephen (Pam) Furniss, resides in Pleasant Valley, Utah. When his wife Carol passed away, Lloyd moved back to Ogden, where he married Patricia Winchell.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers (Kenneth and William) and two sisters (Lola and Eileen), and his wife, Carol. He is survived by two sisters (Ardell, and Priscilla), one brother (Robert), his wife, Patricia, four children, 21 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
Lloyd S. Furniss, long-time Pocatello resident and for many years the most visible photographer in town, clicked his camera shutter for the last time on the morning of Saturday, January 29th, 2011. He was born in Ogden, Utah, on January 24, 1918, the oldest of eight children born to Bryant J. and Winifred Ohlson Furniss. After attending Ogden schools he enlisted in the Army. He completed Ranger training and fought in the Pacific theatre during World War II, remaining away from home and family for four years. When the war ended, Lloyd, who was a very fine artist and illustrator, thought he would become a commercial artist. He attended art school in Chicago, working evenings as a lens grinder to provide for his family. As he worked with lenses, he "saw the light," and decided he would pursue a career in his first love, photography.
In 1951, Lloyd came to Pocatello "to see the mountains" and became chief photographer for the Idaho State Journal. In 1958 he accepted a position on the staff at Idaho State College (later Idaho State University) as photographer. From 1958-1969 he was the only photographer employed by Idaho State, working up to 70 hours a week. During his 25 years at Idaho State he attended virtually every major event on campus, took photographs of every student for the year book, and became its most visual chronicler of campus life. His photographs appeared in Life Magazine, Collier's, American Magazine, and Sports Illustrated. One of the highlights of his photography experiences was a four-hour photo shoot with Marilyn Monroe.
Prior to his retirement, Lloyd completed a bachelor's degree in American Studies, taking one class a semester for many years. In addition to his work for the university, Lloyd had a commercial photography business. This business led him to weddings and family reunions, and brought him into contact with leaders of business and government, and icons of the entertainment industry.
In addition to his love of photography, Lloyd loved to read great literature. His library is filled with books that he cherished. His daily journal, kept over many decades, demonstrated a gift for writing in a style that mimicked the great authors he loved. He enjoyed hiking, especially in the mountains; swimming, great music in all genres, travel, and the company of bright, successful people, whatever their talents might be.
He married Mona McKinsy and they had one son, Stephen. They later divorced. Lloyd married Carol Chester in 1947. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Together they had three children: Peggy M.(Robert) Lee, of Pocatello, Idaho; Mark C. (Julie) Furniss, currently living in Daejeon, Korea; and Wayne (Kelly) Furniss, of Madisonville, Tennessee. His son Stephen (Pam) Furniss, resides in Pleasant Valley, Utah. When his wife Carol passed away, Lloyd moved back to Ogden, where he married Patricia Winchell.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers (Kenneth and William) and two sisters (Lola and Eileen), and his wife, Carol. He is survived by two sisters (Ardell, and Priscilla), one brother (Robert), his wife, Patricia, four children, 21 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
In 1951, Lloyd came to Pocatello "to see the mountains" and became chief photographer for the Idaho State Journal. In 1958 he accepted a position on the staff at Idaho State College (later Idaho State University) as photographer. From 1958-1969 he was the only photographer employed by Idaho State, working up to 70 hours a week. During his 25 years at Idaho State he attended virtually every major event on campus, took photographs of every student for the year book, and became its most visual chronicler of campus life. His photographs appeared in Life Magazine, Collier's, American Magazine, and Sports Illustrated. One of the highlights of his photography experiences was a four-hour photo shoot with Marilyn Monroe.
Prior to his retirement, Lloyd completed a bachelor's degree in American Studies, taking one class a semester for many years. In addition to his work for the university, Lloyd had a commercial photography business. This business led him to weddings and family reunions, and brought him into contact with leaders of business and government, and icons of the entertainment industry.
In addition to his love of photography, Lloyd loved to read great literature. His library is filled with books that he cherished. His daily journal, kept over many decades, demonstrated a gift for writing in a style that mimicked the great authors he loved. He enjoyed hiking, especially in the mountains; swimming, great music in all genres, travel, and the company of bright, successful people, whatever their talents might be.
He married Mona McKinsy and they had one son, Stephen. They later divorced. Lloyd married Carol Chester in 1947. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Together they had three children: Peggy M.(Robert) Lee, of Pocatello, Idaho; Mark C. (Julie) Furniss, currently living in Daejeon, Korea; and Wayne (Kelly) Furniss, of Madisonville, Tennessee. His son Stephen (Pam) Furniss, resides in Pleasant Valley, Utah. When his wife Carol passed away, Lloyd moved back to Ogden, where he married Patricia Winchell.
Lloyd was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers (Kenneth and William) and two sisters (Lola and Eileen), and his wife, Carol. He is survived by two sisters (Ardell, and Priscilla), one brother (Robert), his wife, Patricia, four children, 21 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.
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