Floyd Howard

 

Floyd was blessed with a gentle loving soul- true to his family trait-

He was a good-hearted pioneer with strength and courage- it’s fate

Two sons he enjoyed briefly; good friends and neighbors close by

A larger family of North Bend settlers he would enjoy he sighed.

 

Floyd enjoyed the horses, his Jeep and his productive farm of grain.

Local culture Floyd enjoyed- the banjos, spoons and violins engrained

The life of a pioneer such as Floyd was never simple or easy we hear

There was no room for fools or folly- half-hearted would bring tears

 

His heart was always open- loving all who came regardless of name

A quick bachelor’s menu he would prepare for his guests who came

The children who passed by still remember riding his big draft horse

Their little legs nimbly split riding the draft horse bareback of course.

 

Other nieces and nephews remember the pennies for their banks

As well as the lessons on driving a tractor- oops watch out Floyd!

The clutch is so sensitive- the tractor lunges when we let it out quick!

Our memories we cherish as we hash and rehash childhood kicks.

 

The courage and thrill of adventure our early forefathers must possess

Floyd was no exception as survival he clearly waged with the rest

We are thankful for the roots these brave hearts and gentle souls gave

They tamed the wilderness and created the beauty of which we rave.

 

Thanks For Our Heritage!

Written By Carol Vulliamy