Mr. Stanley Floyd Hughes

September 17, 1926 - November 5, 2016

Floyd Hughes passed away shortly after his 90th birthday as he would have wished – in his sleep and after a meal of ice cream. He was born to John and Maude Hughes and was raised on the family homestead on McGregor Lake near Milo. He met his beloved Gennie (Genevie Smith) in Queenstown and together they raised three boys. He worked for Cominco in Calgary, Northwest Nitro in Medicine Hat, and finally transferred to Fort McMurray in 1966 where he worked with GCOS (now Suncor). He loved his time in Fort McMurray – working hard, fishing, hunting and being part of the new oil sands industry, of which he was proud. He retired in 1986 and eventually settled down in High River where he enjoyed his extensive garden, puttering in his garage, his gun collection, Legion time with friends solving world issues, watching the neighborhood, harassing the magpies, and family events. He loved to dance, laugh and enjoyed a great story. He had a twinkle in his eye, even to the day he died. He was predeceased by his parents, his adored wife Gen in 1996 and his brothers, Lloyd (Lucy), and Llewellyn. He is survived by his 3 sons: Don (Beckie), Glenn (Nancy) and Gene; his 2 grandchildren: Julia (Greg) Stadnyk and Stephen (Chelsea) Hughes, and his great-granddaughter Kate Stadnyk, as well as his sister-in-law Lucy Hughes, and several nieces and nephews. Thanks to Dr. Warner and staff for the sensitive care during Floyd’s last weeks of life. As Floyd requested, in his colorful language, there will be no formal funeral services. A celebration of life was held on December 9th, at the High River Legion from 2:00 to 4:00, right up his alley. Everyone welcome. To send condolences and view Floyd’s Tribute Page please visit www.lylereeves.com . Caring for the family is Lyle Reeves Funerals of High River (403.652.4242).