Floyd C. Stonehocker Obituary April 16, 2010

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Floyd C.

Stonehocker

December 7, 1940 – April 16, 2010

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Birthplace: Guthrie County, Iowa Resided In: Griswold, Iowa Floyd Charles Stonehocker, age 69, longtime Griswold area resident went to "Gloryland" on Friday, April 16, 2010 at Cass County Hospice Center in Atlantic after a four week illness. Floyd was born December 7, 1940 in Guthrie County, Iowa the son of Otto David and Florence (Gregg) Stonehocker. He was the middle of ten children. He grew up in the Linden, Iowa area and graduated from Stuart High School in 1959. He then attended Universal Trade School in Omaha. In his younger years, he enjoyed helping his mom in the garden and his dad on the farm. He also babysat his nieces and nephews. Floyd loved kids of all ages, loved to play all sports, had a great sense of humor, and loved to pull jokes on people. On June 22, 1963 Floyd was united in marriage to Patricia Parker at the United Methodist Church in Elliott, Iowa. They were blessed with a son, David, and daughter, Wendy whom he adored. Floyd worked for Skinner Macaroni Company in Omaha before moving to the farm in 1964. Floyd and Pat moved to the farm near Griswold in 1969. He also worked at Hokenstad and Wilson Implement for 24 years. Floyd and Pat moved to their Griswold Home in 2000. At that time he worked as an early morning custodian for Griswold Schools until retiring in 2009. Floyd was a member of the Elliott United Methodist Church, past member of Griswold Jaycees and Lions Club. He officiated for football at area schools and helped run the chain for Griswold football for many years. Floyd was an avid fan of sports and music at school where he loved watching his kids participate. His hobbies were hard work, camping, and deer hunting with his nephews and cousins. Floyd was a very caring person and always was willing to help others. Floyd's grandchildren were truly the apple of his eye. Each one was very special and he was so proud of them. He enjoyed as many of their activities as he could. Preceding Floyd in death were his parents; brothers: Leonard, Forrest, and Rex; sisters: Marie, Bonnie, Jean, and Ruby; father-in-law: Gene Parker; and brother-in-law: Glenn Parker. Survivors include his wife: Pat Stonehocker of Griswold, Iowa; son: David Stonehocker of Butte, Montana; daughter: Wendy Herzberg and husband Jeff of Sibley, Iowa; grandchildren: Spencer and fiancé Hollee, Tucker, Ellie, Cloie, Gabbie, and Sophie Herzberg all of Sibley, Iowa; sisters: Pearl Leeper of Girard, Kansas and Sarah Davis of Adel, Iowa; mother-in-law: Anna Marie Parker of Griswold, Iowa; brother-in-law: Jim Parker and wife Linda of Grant, Iowa ; many special nieces and nephews; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held 10 AM Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel in Red Oak, Iowa with Pastor Terry McClain officiating. Burial will be in the Grant, Iowa Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be held from 6-8 PM Monday, April 19, 2010 at the Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel. Memorials are suggested to the New Cass County Hospice Center or the Elliott United Methodist Church. Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel of Red Oak,

Visitation:
Date: 4/19/2010 Time: 6 - 8 PM Comments: Family will be present during visitation.	Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel 410 N 6th Street Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Service:
Date: 4/20/2010 Time: 10 AM Comments:	Nelson-Boylan-LeRette Funeral Chapel 410 N. 6th Street Red Oak, IA Get a Map Driving Directions
Burial:
Date: 4/20/2010 Time: Following services Comments:	Grant Cemetery Grant, IA Get a Map Driving Directions

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