Dr. Lloyd House was 83 years old when he passed away. He was elected in 1966 and served one term in the 28th Legislative Session of the Arizona State Legislature.
House died Friday, January 2, 2015 in Surprise, Ariz. He was Navajo and Oneida Indian born October 24, 1931 in Winslow, Ariz. Dr. House was an educator, advocate and humanitarian.
Dr. House served in the United States Marine Corps from 1950 until 1954, and the U.S. Air Force Reserves during the Vietnam War. He worked as the Director of the Phoenix Indian Center, Navajo Nation Office of Veteran’s Affairs and Little Singer Day School.
He organized the first Social Security reservation offices for the Navajo and Hopi Tribes, and was recognized by Who’s Who in American Politics, the Encyclopedia of American Indians, Indians of Today, and the Smithsonian Institution.
Dr. House is survived by his wife of 62 years Victoria, three daughters and one son. He has five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 10, 2015, at 1 p.m. in Flagstaff at the American Legion.