Lester L. Polyard

Lester L. Polyard, 80, of Albuquerque, NM passed away on August 8, 2014 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the late George and Verna Polyard on October 23, 1933 in Wabasha, MN. Lester graduated from Wabasha High School in 1951 and then immediately joined the US Army where he served for 21 years until his retirement in 1973. Lester married Florence "Skip" Chadwick, also of Wabasha, on August 18, 1956. He was a life member of the American Legion, VFW and the National EOD Association. His first love was reading and to travel the world with his wife Florence. They took many cruises in different areas of the world until his health became too poor to travel. He loved family gatherings and visiting with his many wonderful friends. Lester is survived by his wife Florence and their children: son Scott (Kim) of Albuquerque, NM, son Brian also of Albuquerque, son Irvin (Ellen) of Colorado Springs, CO, son Dennis of Socorro, NM, son Jeffrey (Melanie) of Albuquerque and daughter Leslie Mulhall (James) of Rio Rancho, NM. He is also survived by two brothers Louis (Janet) Polyard of Lake Havasu, AZ, Glen (Mary) Polyard of Wabasha, MN; two sisters Janice (Bob) Glomski of Wabasha, MN and Marilyn Loechler of Wabasha, MN. He has nine grandchildren: Dana, Marian, Jillian, Cody, Ryan, Eric,Matt Chelsey and Heather; and 3 great-grandchildren: Shiloh, Javian and Maximus. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Wayne and Lloyd. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at FRENCH - Lomas with a reception following the memorial service with military honors by the United States Army. Inurnment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in Lester's name to the National EOD Association, NATEODA, 19124 46th Ave W, Lynwood, WA 98036.