Floyd Lee Snook

Floyd Lee Snook

Floyd Lee Snook

Floyd Lee Snook
March 28, 1932 – November 23, 2015
Searsboro, Iowa | Age 83

Floyd Snook, 83 of Searsboro, passed away Monday evening, November 23, 2015 at the Grinnell Regional Medical Center. Floyd Lee Snook, the son of Lester and Eva (Tish) Snook, was born on March 28, 1932 northeast of Montezuma.

Floyd went to country school and attended Montezuma. On August 18, 1951, Floyd was united in marriage to Joan Watson in rural Searsboro. To this union seven children were born: David, Bruce, Gary, Carol, Richard, Mark and Kevin.

Floyd worked at Pioneer Gas Station in Grinnell, DeLongs Jacket Factory in Grinnell and he drove truck for Miracle Playground Equipment before working at Donaldson’s in Grinnell. Floyd worked at Donaldson’s during the day and hobby farmed at night. He worked 32 years at Donaldson’s before retiring.

Floyd enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, playing cards, traveling and jig saw puzzles. He also enjoyed watching old western movies, especially anything with John Wayne. Floyd was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He absolutely adored his family and spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He served many years as a Searsboro City Councilman and was a 53 year plus member of the Searsboro Fire Department; serving as fire chief for many of those years. Floyd was also a member of the Searsboro Community Church where he was currently serving as Deacon.

Floyd’s memory will be cherished by his wife of 64 years, Joan of Searsboro; seven children: David Snook of Panama City, FL, Bruce Snook of Calloway, FL, Gary (& Vanessa) Snook of Surprise, AZ, Carol (& Scott) Westercamp of Ankeny; Richard (& Sheryl) Snook of Camp Point, IL, Mark Snook of Des Moines, and Kevin (& Teresa) Snook of Geneseo, IL; 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; his siblings: Willis Snook of Grinnell, Gladys Arthur of Pella, Francis Schillenger of Orion, IL, Betty Van Dee of Deep River, Donald Snook of Grinnell, Eldon (& Reca) Snook of Grinnell, Keith (& Pat) Snook of Parachute, CO, Roy (& Kathy) Snook of Parachute, CO; and many other relatives and friends.

Floyd was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Lucille Tish; a brother, Edward Snook; two sisters-in-law: Phyllis Snook and Eleanor “Ellie” Snook; and three brothers-in-law: Keith Arthur, Marion Van Dee, and Walt Tish.

Funeral services will begin at 10:30 am Friday, November 27, 2015 at the Holland-Coble Funeral Home in Montezuma.
Burial will be held in the West Liberty Cemetery near Searsboro.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday, November 26, 2015 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Searsboro Fire Department or Searsboro Community Church.

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