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Floyd Chilton Obituary
January 5, 1936 ~ July 18, 2011
Floyd Earl Chilton was born on January 5, 1936 in Woodland, WA, and died on July 18, 2011, in Ariel, WA at home with his family.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Annie (Haines) Chilton, and their three children, Kia (Paul) Cole of Ridgefield, Craig (Robin) Chilton, of Woodland, and Dana (Andy) Preston, of Ariel. He is also survived by his sister Lorene (Don) Stuart, of Ariel, 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandsons. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 23rd at 11:00 a.m. at Lone Pine Cemetery in Ariel, WA, followed by a celebration of life at 1:00 p.m. at Ridgefield Church of the Nazarene. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial gifts be donated to: Community Home Health & Hospice, 14508 NE 20th Ave., Suite 201, Vancouver, WA 98686 or Woodland Beaver Boosters, PO Box 13, Woodland, WA 98674.
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Memories and Condolences
for Floyd Chilton
Pete Jurmu
July 25, 2011
Craig,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father, my prayers are with you and your family in this difficult time.
Pete Jurmu
July 23, 2011
Annie,Craig and Dana I am sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking and telling stories with Floyd. Will miss seeing him at the school sporting events.Our prayers are with your family. Louie and Lorie Vogel
Sharon Schill
July 22, 2011
Kia and Paul
We are sorry to hear about your father. Although it’s difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sharon and Neil
Mari & Gary Ripp
July 21, 2011
Dear Annie and family, Our prayers are with you during your time of loss. We will miss Floyd and his humor and smile. We have many fond memories. I will always remember traveling to lots of sports events with your family and all the good times we all shared!
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July 21, 2011
Annie and family I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Floyd for 17 years at BTA,he was a good man and a good friend. May God bring your family peace and comfort. Jim Beck Woodland, Wa.
Claire
July 20, 2011
Dear Annie and family, I send my prayers to all of you. Alot of fond memories from years ago.
Best Family
July 20, 2011
Annie,Dana,Andy and family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jack Bechly
July 20, 2011
Met him later in life. Enjoyed his company very much.
We gave his son our daughter.
God speed your journey, Floyd
Tim Peterson
July 20, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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