Wenatchee World - Monday, September 13, 2010

Floyd Rayfield, 90, a resident of the Upper Valley for the past 65 years, went to be with the love of his life, Pearl, on Friday, September 10, 2010, at his home in Peshastin. Floyd was born on September 6, 1920, to George Newton and Martha Ellen (Barnes) Rayfield at Sevier County, Tennessee, where he received his early education. From 1937 to 1939, Floyd was in Gatlinburg in the Civilian Conservation Corps. After leaving the CCC's, he married Pearl I. Justus on August 12, 1939, at Sevierville, TN and in 1940, they moved to Geauga County, Ohio, where he worked for a vault company. In 1942, they moved back to Sevierville and in 1943, to Leavenworth, WA, where Floyd worked for the Peshastin Lumber and Box Co. on the woods crew. In February of 1944, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served in WWII. After receiving his honorable discharge in September of 1945, he moved back to Leavenworth, where he went back to work for the Peshastin Lumber and Box woods crew, retiring in 1982. Floyd enjoyed working around his home, especially in his yard and garden. He was also an avid fisherman and snowmobiler.

He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David and Sharon Rayfield of Leavenworth; two daughters and son-in-law, Betty "Cookie" and Roy McGregor of Leavenworth and Helen Rayfield and her companion, Tom Hanson of Peshastin; ten grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Pearl, in 2004; four brothers; six sisters; and one grandson, Dean Rayfield.

A Funeral Service of Commemoration to Celebrate the Life of Floyd Rayfield will be held on Friday, September 17, 2010, at Ward's Funeral Chapel, at 1:00 p.m., with Pastor Jon Vandel officiating. Concluding Service and Interment will be in the Mt. View Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. Ward's Funeral Chapel, Leavenworth, is in charge of the arrangements.