Floyd Roadifer

A funeral service for Floyd Frank Roadifer Sr. , 84, of Camp Crook, SD will be 11:00 a. m. , Monday, December 15, 2014 at the United Methodist Church in Camp Crook, SD with Pastor Tom Herzog officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Camp Crook. Visitation for Frank will be held from 3:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m. , Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Stevenson Funeral Home, Ekalaka. Frank passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital. Frank was born June 30, 1930 at his grandfathers horseshoe bend homestead, near Moskee, WY, the son of Raymond and Marjorie (Bosworth) Roadifer. He grew up and attended school in Sundance, WY. After completing high school, he worked for various ranches in the Wyoming area. Frank enlisted into the United States Army in 1950, and served in the 35th Quartermaster Co. Mule Pack, which served under the Corps of Engineers. After being honorably discharged, Frank returned to Wyoming for a short time. He then lived in Colorado and Nebraska before coming to Montana to help his sister Leona on her ranch after the death of her husband Steven Williams. On September 15, 1958, Frank and Josephine “Josie” Berry were united in marriage. To this union five children were born: Bill, Floyd, Jo Ellen, Laura Mae and Lee. Together, Frank and Josie ranched and raised their children in Montana and South Dakota. Frank enjoyed being outdoors, ranching and a good horse. He also enjoyed woodworking and making custom cedar beds. Frank loved to travel, and he always said he didn’t like people, but he sure enjoyed visiting with them. He loved organizing family gatherings and enjoyed spending time with family. Church was always very important to Frank, as well as his opportunity to serve his country. He was proud of being a 7th Day Adventist, and being a baptized member. Frank was survived by his wife, Josie; children, Bill Roadifer of Cramp Crook, SD, Floyd (Kellie) Roadifer of Pinedale, WY, Jo Ellen (Tom) Geck of Belfield, ND, Laura Mae (Mike) Bennett of Loveland, CO and Lee (Sheryl) Roadifer of Cheyenne, WY; seven grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two step-great-grandchildren; brothers, Ernie (Judy) Roadifer of Rogersville, MO, Wayne (Pam) Roadifer of Sheridan, WY; sisters, Edith (Pat) Cunningham of Broadus, MT, Cynthia Garner of Kittrell, NC and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Delos Roadifer, Irwin Roadifer, Eldon Roadifer, Howard Roadifer and one infant brother, Harry Glenn Roadifer, and his sisters, Leona Peters and Laura Williams. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Wounded Warrior Foundation or the Adventist Development and Relief Agency.


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Burial Date: December 15, 2014
Funeral Home Ekalaka, MT

Funeral Service: Monday:United Methodist Church, Camp Crook, SD