Floyd Dalton
March 31, 1926 ~ June 6, 2010
Floyd J. Dalton, 84, of Miller, SD, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010 at the Avera Hand County Memorial Hospital in Miller.
Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 10, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church in Miller with Pastor Mary Ann Sheldon officiating. Burial was held on Friday, June 11, 2010 at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 9, 2010 followed by a 7:00 p.m., prayer service at Reck Funeral Home, Miller.
Floyd James was born March 31, 1926 to Frances M. and Hattie (Prather) Dalton in Holabird, South Dakota. He attended school in Highmore. On December 2, 1945, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving in Japan during World War II in the Combat Infantry Badge. He received the World War II Victory Medal and was honorably discharged on May 28, 1947.
On February 28, 1946, he was united in marriage to Helen Alumbaugh in Highmore, South Dakota. For 30+ years, he managed Sexauer Grain Elevators in Wessington, Onida, Miller and St. Lawrence. After retiring from the grain elevators, he worked for Midwest Supply in Miller, retiring on his 80th birthday.
Floyd enjoyed hunting, fishing and carpentry. He was a volunteer Camp Host at Lake Louise, a volunteer fireman, lifetime VFW member, and a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Grateful to have shared in his life is his wife, Helen of Miller; daughter, Shirley (Pat) McMahan of Colorado City, TX; son, Harry (Peggi) Dalton of Colorado City, TX; granddaughters: Tina (Santos) and Letitia (Matt); one sister, Ollie Alumbaugh of Miller; and five great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Hilbert, Harley, Louie and Howard; sisters: Myrtle, Beulah and Alla; one grandson, Kevin and one granddaughter, Stacey Lynn.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Floyd's arrangements.
MINISTER
Pastor Mary Ann Sheldon
CASKETBEARERS
Kenny Alumbaugh
Phillip Alumbaugh
Louie Schoenfelder
Jerry Alumbaugh
Marvin Dalton
Dean Peterson
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS
Terry Augspurger
Robert King
Don Stevens
Gene Norton
USHERS
Wayne Moncur
Eugene Moncur
ORGANIST
Janet Fritzsche
DUET
Anita Fremark
Wanda Stevens
"Amazing Grace"
CONGREGATIONAL HYMN
"Old Rugged Cross"
INTERMENT
Black Hills National Cemetery
Sturgis, South Dakota
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Aunt Helen, just got the news about Uncle Floyd. Am so sorry to hear that. I have a lot of fond memories growing up and the time you spend at Mom and Dads. You both were excellent examples for young people..
thanks and love..
frances
Helen took care of our daughters for years, but they also treasured the times with Floyd. He was like a grandfather to them. They both loved children and followed their growth through the years. Floyd was a man of many skills and now he can take care of heaven. God Bless his Soul. We love you Floyd.
Keith & Carol Stobbs
Gaylen & Kelle Hansen & Girls,
Bryan & Kaylene Ingalls & family
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of Great Uncle Floyd. My deepest sympathy to your families. I am his brother Hilbert’s granddaughter and remember times Helen and Floyd spent at my grandparents home and most recently in 2007 they attended mom and dads 40th Wedding Ann. It meant alot to my dad Leonard Dalton and mom that they came. May God Bless and keep you all in this difficult time.
May God wrap you all in his grace and peace. We are all praying for your family.
Lean on him,
Melissa and Don Adams
I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know that God will comfort and sustain you. Psalms 34:18 says that He is near to those broken at heart and saves those crushed in spirit. Please keep His promises close to your heart. I offer my deepest sympathies to your entire family.
Helen, Shirley and Harry!
I am so sorry for your loss. Growing up, I will always remember all the fun times we had together as families. Floyd would always tease us about one thing or another and made you feel so welcome.
Know that Gary and I are thinking of you during this difficult time.