Lost another friend..............

Received an email from a friend tonite about someone we both used to work with. She told me Denise passed the previous Friday ( 2nd of December). Denise was that crazy co-worker who would wake us (the nite-shift), at 7am, just by walking into the area. I'm sure going to miss her crazy-zanyiness.....


Denise NEVER failed to bring a smile to the group. She had a way of calling innapropriate behavior out....dealt with rumors head-on and wasn't afraid to speak her mind. I respected this quality in her the most. Many people said the reason she felt so free to comment on things others wanted to but were afraid to, was because of her "connections" within the organization. I dis-agree. If anything, her connections made her a target for co-workers and management who didn't appreciate her no-bullshit, balls to the wall ways.

Tuesday morning, I will see previous co-workers I have missed, but have not seen since leaving the group in the Spring of 2003. We worked together for about 6 years, 12.5 hour shifts, 4 days on, 3 days off, and then 3 days on 4 days off. Someone in the group figured it out once. We actually spent more time with our co-workers than we did sleeping or with family.

I am looking forward to seeing my previous co-workers. And I know some of us will be saying "I've missed you...good to see you again....sorry to not have kept in touch.....and I'm sorry it is under these circumstances that has brought us together again. I must work on slowing down my crazy life....and appreciate those who come and go.

D. Denise Loyd, 37, of Glendale, Arizona passed away on December 2, 2005. Denise was born July 23, 1968 in Irving, Texas to Roy Lee and Linda Faye (Goodner) Chapman. She moved to AZ 18 years ago from Texas. She was an operating engineer with American Express. She is survived by her husband Robert G. Loyd; son Cory R. Loyd, Phoenix; her parents, Roy and Linda Chapman; brothers Brent (Evelyn) Chapman of Memphis, TN and Ricky (April) Chapman of Phoenix; brother in law Jack Perkins; grandparents, Josh & Lena Chapman and Lonnie Goodner; 3 nieces, Christina, Hannah & Rilee; nephew Jeremiah; she was preceded in death by her nephew Tanner. A memorial service will be held at 10 am on Tuesday, December 6, 2005 at the Calvary Community Chapel, 12612 N. Black Canyon Highway. Arrangements by Hansen Arrowhead Funeral Center.
Published in The Arizona Republic on 12/4/2005.
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