Floyd Lee Hall

Floyd Lee Hall, 83, of Weslaco, TX passed away on August 4th, 2015 at Knapp Medical Center. Born in Bear Lake, MI to Lester and Elsie, he later moved to Wisconsin and eventually retired in Texas. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Sarah Jane (MacFarlane), sons Dale (Faith), David (Kelly), and Douglas (Betty); sister Jeanette (Jack) Carlson, and brother Lawrence (Doris). He was a loving and proud grandfather to Nicole, Aaron, Lea, Crystal, Joseph, Austen, and Nathan. Floyd had served in the Navy during the Korean War. When he returned, he married and moved to LaCrosse, WI to begin his career at the Trane Company. He relocated to Madison for a position with the UW-Madison Physical Plant and after many years living on Madison's eastside, designed his own a home in Dane, WI. After 21 years at UW-Madison, Floyd retired in 1991. Floyd always enjoyed working with his hands, being outdoors, and sharing his knowledge. He was Scout Master for Boy Scout troop 154 on the east side of Madison and served on various committees with the Four Lakes Council. He was active in his church serving as a youth group leader with Sarah Jane, lay leader, and committee member for Pastor-Parrish relations and finance. His family and friends enjoyed and appreciated his talent for fine craftsmanship whether it was refinishing furniture, precise gemstone cutting, or making the best pancakes for hungry hunters or sleepy grandchildren. Floyd and Sarah Jane enjoyed travelling by motorcycle, motor home, or cruise liner for square dancing events, rock collecting expeditions, trips to the cabin, and visiting friends and family. In 2012 they moved to John Knox Village in Weslaco, TX where they have many new friends and relationships. A private burial service will be held at Mormon Coulee Memorial Park, LaCrosse, WI. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to John Knox Villages for a new landscape project, c/o Sarah Hall 1300 S. Border Ave #104 Weslaco, TX 78596 Floyd was a hard-working, dedicated, and caring individual who was well-respected and resourceful. He always made time to help others and lend unwavering support. We will miss him deeply and keep him in our hearts always. Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care 7435 University Avenue (608)831-6761