Floyd Arthur Pitman, 82, a lifelong Skagit Valley resident, passed away peacefully at his home on November 15, 2018 following a brief illness surrounded by his family.
He was born on April 21, 1936 in Hamilton, WA, one of seven children of Heber and Elizabeth (Galbreath) Pitman. He attended high school in Sedro-Woolley.
Floyd worked as a commercial carpenter for Newland Construction for 45 years as a Superintendent, retiring in 1997.
He was married to Peggy Land in 1958 and they were married for 45 until their separation in 2003. From that union his sons, Joseph Heber Pitman and Jeffrey Scott Pitman were born.
Floyd was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and his bountiful garden.
Floyd is survived by his sons and their spouses, Joseph & Teresa Pitman and Jeffrey & Heather Pitman; brother, Richard ‘Dick’ Pitman; sister, June Browning; grandchildren, Jessie, Orin, Jacob & Lacey Pitman; great-grandchildren, Lorenzo & Miette Rosenstein and Waylon Pitman as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Heber & Elizabeth; partner, Betty Eaton; brothers, George & Chancey Pitman and sisters, Betty Jean Prather and Colleen Straight.
A Celebration of Life gathering will be held in the spring of 2019. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Hospice of the Northwest or a charity of your choice. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Lemley Chapel, Sedro-Woolley.
When an old man dies, a library burns down.
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So true with you Floyd. You are very wise and capable and full of funny stories from your interesting life. I miss hearing them again, and the new ones. You were a good friend and a great neighbor. I’m blessed to have known you. Joy and Darwin
I loved Floyd , he was always so good to me and loved to chat anytime. I was so sad to see him get sick and go so fast. He was a wonderful man and family friend as far back as I can remember ❤️❤️R.I.P. MR PITMAN❤️
My name is Jan Cornehl……….I am Bettys daughter, Poppa was the closest person to being a father I ever knew…………he changed my life in so many ways. I love you Poppa……….
Uncle Floyd you were such a huge part of my childhood. You and Dad were always together not only as brothers but best friends. You helped all of us through Dad’s passing. You helped Mom with small tasks around her house when Dad passed. You were a rock of strength for all of us. You were always a strong but gentle man with the best stories. As I am typing I am remembering some of the funny things you pulled on all of us. You will be so missed by me. May your new journey be wonderful, just as you were in life.
Uncle Floyd! You will be missed! I love you and being part of the Pitman family. A family that is strong and filled with respect and honor. It’s a pleasure to tell others who I belong too. Thank you for your strength and also the joy of gardening that Gramma loved and passed down to us all. You are in my heart and my thoughts always! Love Jackie
So sorry to hear of Floyd’s passing…He has left a wonderful family. Sending our love to all of you.