Earthquake activity: Scranton-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Iowa state average. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 35.3 miles away from the city center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 12.8 miles away from the Scranton city center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages. Scranton-area historical tornado activity is near Iowa state average. Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.9%)īased on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations Tornado activity:.Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (4.9%).Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.9%).Metal workers and plastic workers (5.8%).Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (6.8%).Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.8%).He was preceded in death by his parents wife, Ruth, on Augfive brothers, including his twin brother, Lloyd and one sister. Floyd will be remembered as a man who had the gift of witnessing and sharing his faith in Christ to those he came in contact with.įloyd's life will always be honored and cherished by his family which include his daughters: Evelyn (Evie) and Greg White of Jefferson City, Missouri Esther and Dan Mullen of Fonda, Iowa and Ellen and Roger Buehler of Odebolt, Iowa grandchildren: Jorgen (Amanda), Bjorn (Britney), Adam, Bradley (Simmie), Abby (Jordan), Barry, Josiah, and John two brothers: Maynard of Marseilles, Illinois and Dale of Ottawa, Illinois two sisters: Mildred (Millie) King and Mae Thompson, both of Florida other extended family and many lifelong friends. Floyd's mind worked more quickly than he could relate his thought to those he was visiting with. He loved his family very much and cherished the time and memories he could create and share with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Floyd loved traveling with Ruth, especially their trips to Alaska and Texas and wherever his children lived. He enjoyed attending auctions, fishing, hunting and teaching his grand children how to clean their game. For many years he mowed the grounds and also drove the gas tractor for their annual celebration.įloyd was very gifted as a "fix-it" man and "jack of all trades". From its inception, Floyd enjoyed being a part of the Albert City Thresherman's. Floyd was also actively involved with the Twin Lakes Bible Camp near Manson, Iowa, overseeing many special projects. Floyd and Ruth then became active members of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Albert City where he served in many capacities. They then attended the Albert City Evangelical Free Church. He and his family worshiped at the Marathon Evangelical Free Church, where he served as chairman of the church board, trustee and Sunday School Teacher, until it closed. Even though he lived in Albert City, Floyd still made daily trips to the farm which was still a very important part of his life.įloyd's faith was an integral part of his life. Floyd resided on that farm until death of his wife, Ruth, in 2011, at which time he moved to the Country Side Living in Albert City. One of the most treasured and shared memories is of Floyd driving his John Deere self-propelled combine from Illinois to Iowa. In January of 1960, they moved to the Myer family farm near Marathon, but from 1958 until 1960, Floyd farmed that ground traveling back and forth between Illinois and Iowa. Following their marriage, Floyd and Ruth farmed near Emmetsburg, Iowa for two years before moving to Utica, Illinois where they were engaged in farming for eight years. Pischel at the Pleasant Ridge Friends Church near Glidden and this marriage was blessed with three daughters: Ruth Evelyn (Evie), Esther Joyce, and Ellen Marie. On May 3, 1950, Floyd was united in marriage to Ruth E. At the age of 21, Floyd made the life-changing decision to give his heart and life to Jesus, and felt honored to serve as a counselor at the Raccoon River Bible Camp near Scranton, Iowa. He lived his youth in Wallace Township and was home schooled by his parents. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service at the church. The Sliefert Funeral Home in Albert City is in charge of arrangements.įloyd Myer, the son of George Herbert and Margaret (Heilman) Myer, was born in Wallace Township, Illinois on October 13, 1922. Floyd Myer, age 94, of Marathon, Iowa died Tuesday, June 6, 2017, at the Pleasant View Home in Albert City, Iowa.įuneral services will be held Sunday, June 11, 2017, at 3:00 p.m. at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Albert City. Burial will be in the Poland Township Cemetery in Marathon.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |