Floyd Urschel, a long time resident of Vashon Island and recently of Ruston, WA., died of cancer on November 1.  Floyd was born on December 1, 1920 in Great Falls, Montana. He enjoyed a childhood hunting and fishing in the Missouri River and the surrounding mountains.

He met and married his wife of 70 years, Ilene Jackson, in l940 while attending the University of Montana. He served in the Navy during World War II and joined the Boeing Company as an engineer shortly afterwards. He was a Boy Scout leader and pursued his passion for “rock hounding” which in later years turned into an enthusiasm for jewelry making.  He and Ilene also found time to travel extensively in North America and Europe.  

Floyd was preceded in death by his sister Gladys Jordan and nephew David. He is survived by his wife, Ilene; his two children, Mel Urschel and his wife Judy, and Mary Ann Bunnell and her husband Steve; three grandchildren Beth, Heather, and Aaron; and three very sweet great grandchildren.

Our thanks go out to the wonderful staff at Tacoma General Hospital and the Franciscan Hospice who took care of dad.

A memorial service will be held on December 1 at 1:00 pm at Fircrest Methodist Church, 1018 Columbia (S. 19th).

Safe journey, Dad.

Paid Obituary.