14 AUGUST 2024 WorldWide Drilling Resource® In Memoriam Lloyd Dean “Lefty” Evans (1942~2024) Lloyd Dean “Lefty” Evans of Kimberling City, Missouri, passed away on June 6, 2024. He graduated from Crane High School in 1960, and married Sharon in 1963. In those early years, he managed Crane MFA Exchange, the local farm supply/marketing cooperative. With a small loan and an old truck, Lefty’s Pump and Drilling was started in 1966. Over the years, Lefty and Sharon worked together to make the successful business which continues to this day. He was proud of starting from the bottom up, and maintained his humble roots by reminding his family that hard work pays off. Lefty was an avid fisherman and was in many tournaments with his friend and fishing partner Marty “Peanut” Conrad. He was witty and always had a funny story to tell. If you knew him well, you can bet he had a story about you! Lefty is survived by Sharon; son Greg (Angie); grandchildren Morgan (Joel), Sydney (Kyle), and Blake (Lexi); great-grandchildren Waverlee, Archer, Tyson; six nieces; and one nephew. Joyce Mattix Byrne (1951~2024) The Montana Water Well Drillers Association is mourning with Pat and Tyler of Pat Byrne Drilling on the loss of wife and mother Joyce Byrne on June 16, 2024. Graduating from Great Falls High in 1969, she went on to get her bachelor’s degree in education in just three years, then worked at Rimrock Elementary in Billings. Joyce married Pat, her high school sweetheart, in 1974, and they started married life in Billings, but moved back to the Great Falls area in 1975. She started the special education program at Centerville Public Schools and was there several years before continuing on to North Central Learning Resource Center, where she traveled and worked in the remote schools. She especially enjoyed working with the Hutterite Colony schools. She also enjoyed teaching her kids to catch frogs and snakes, always encouraging them as they came into adulthood. She spent any time she could with her grandkids and taking them on adventures. Some of her favorite times were camping at “The Pond” with her family, including the granddogs. Joyce leaves behind Pat; daughter Amanda (Jason); son Tyler (Stacey); and beloved grandchildren Zak, Luke, Lane, and Cali. Joseph C. “Jody” Cannon (1934~2024) The Florida Ground Water Association offered condolences to the family of Joseph C. “Jody” Cannon who passed away June 6, 2024. Born in 1934 in Palmetto, he was a longtime resident of Fort Meade. After graduating from Florida Christian High School, Jody attended Florida College, the University of Florida, and the University of South Florida, where he received his masters degree. He was one of the first in the U.S. to become a certified Master Ground Water Contractor. He was associated with C.D. Cannon & Sons Well Drilling and David Cannon Well Drilling companies. Jody is survived by his wife Norma; son Joe; daughter Jeannie (David); grandchildren Benjamin and Emily; and numerous nieces and nephews. The management and staff of WWDR extend their sympathies to these drilling family and friends. Lest we forget . . .
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