Born: Sunday Dec-18-1921
Died: Monday Aug-29-2016
Funeral: Friday Sep-02-2016

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Rupert, Idaho 83350
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ARTHUR "FLOYD" HAYNES

Arthur "Floyd" Haynes of Paul, Idaho passed away on　August 26, 2016 at Countryside Care Center in Rupert, ID at the age of　94. Floyd　was born on　December 18, 1921 in Hooper, UT　to Earl and Edith Iola Haynes.　He graduated from　Paul High School.　After graduation, he attended the University of Idaho until he enlisted in the United States Navy in June 1944. During his tour of duty, he proudly served aboard the USS Boxer. He served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. He　married　Eldina Heinze on September 26, 1948. In 1958 they drew a farm and moved to the Kasota area where they farmed for 12 years. In 1970, they relocated to the city of Paul. Until his retirement, Floyd continued to work as a welder and golf course grounds keeper. He was a　witty individual who loved telling jokes and stories as well playing pranks on everyone he knew. He　was an active member of the　Paul Congregational Church　and a member of the Paul American Legion. He loved camping, hunting, fishing and especially, golfing. He is survived by　his wife, Eldina; his children, Kathy Uhrig, Colleen Leighton, Susan (Dave) Shockey; his grandchildren, Cacee (Art) Valencia, Zach Uhrig, Hollee Leighton, Jerica Denniston and his great grandchildren, Marissa, Isabella and Diego Valencia, Ethan and Elijah Uhrig. He is also survived by his brothers, Lynn and Wayne Haynes and sister Ardell Clark. He is preceded in death by his siblings, Wilford Haynes, Verral Haynes, Norma Somervell, Gene Haynes, Dale Haynes, Dick Haynes, and Letha Hansen. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 2, 2016 at the Ebenezer Congregational Church 129 North 2^nd West in Paul with Pastor John Downs, officiating. Burial will follow in the Paul Cemetery with military rites provided by the Mini-Cassia Veterans. A viewing will be held Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at the Morrison Funeral Home, 188 South Hwy 24 in Rupert. All are welcome to attend and celebrate　Floyd's life. The family would like to thank　the caregivers at Countryside Care Center and Dr. Brad Wynn in Rupert, Idaho　for　their care and compassion. Services are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home in Rupert.