[br][br]C. Floyd Boltjes passed away quietly April 23, 2016 surrounded by family in Spokane, Washington.
Floyd was born in Sterling, Nebraska on May 21, 1924, the fifth of seven children to John and Dessie Boltjes.
He married Florence Nelson in December of 1952. Florence preceded him in death four years ago after 59 years of marriage.
Floyd is survived by his younger sister Gayle, of Eckley, Colorado, five children Gregory Boltjes and his wife Connie of Spokane, Washington, Bradley Boltjes and his wife Chris of Phoenix, Arizona, Kristi Verity and her husband Wayne of Aurora, Colorado, Kendall Stuckey of Maple Valley, Washington, and Sharon Howell and husband Ron of Maquoketa Iowa. He was preceded in death by a daughter Marnie in 1955. He has 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.
Floyd served in the Army during World War II serving in New Guinea and the Philippine Islands where he received a purple heart. He was one of the soldiers stationed in Honshu, Japan after the Japanese surrender.
Floyd was a heavy equipment operator by trade but a farmer at heart. He always had large gardens which he attended with detail and affection. He enjoyed their home with 10 acres of land near Yakima, Washington where he was able to raise cows and horses along with growing alfalfa to feed them for many years.
Floyd was an avid pool player and played when ever he had a chance. He won several tournaments in the town of Florence Colorado where he and Florence called home for 25 years.
The family would like to thank the Spokane Vetrans home for their care and comfort of Floyd while he was in their care the past 22 months.
The family would like to give a shout out to Dr. Joe McGarry of Florence, Colorado for his care, comfort, and support he provided for both Florence and Floyd along with his moral support and advice to their children.