Floyd Steen Obituary (1937 – 2022) – Longview, WA

Floyd Arthur Steen Jr.

1937 – 2022

Floyd Arthur Steen Jr, 84, of Vancouver Washington, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2022. Floyd was born on November 23, 1937, to Floyd and Alice Steen in Longview Washington. After graduating from Robert A. Long High School in 1956, he went on to marry his high school sweetheart Barbara Jeanne Foutch, in 1957, and had two daughters, Pama and Lynda. He was preceded in death by Barbara on February 2, 2000. Floyd was remarried in 2004, to Norma J. Brackins.

After being a “stay at home dad” in the first couple of years after marrying Barbara, he landed his first job in the produce department of a local grocery store in Longview. This kickstarted a long and successful career in grocery store operations, from which he retired in 1989. In addition to his career success, Floyd put his family first and was a dedicated father, friend, and community member (once awarded “Best Float Driver Ever “) and enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Special family memories include Christmases spent together where he would supply several delicacies enjoyed by his grandchildren including homemade mini-cherry cheesecakes, a tradition that he continued after the loss of his first wife.

Floyd was passionate about travel, golf, and was a landscape design enthusiast. He spent most of his retirement traveling, golfing, caring for the yard at the family home, and helping his neighbors. Floyd was also predeceased by his brother Robert Steen, his great uncle Hugh Everhart, and his son-in-law Frank Joyner, and leaves behind his wife Norma, daughters Pama Joyner and Lynda Renz with her husband Bill, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren . He will be lovingly remembered and dearly missed.

A Celebration of Life will be held on July 10, 2022, at Frenchman’s Bar Regional Park in Vancouver, from 11 am to 2 pm. In lieu of flowers the family suggest planting a favorite flower, bush, or tree in his memory.

Published by The Daily News on Jul. 1, 2022.

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