Floyd Phillip Hinds

Floyd Phillip Hinds, 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the VA Hospice House in Des Moines. Floyd was born on March 20, 1934 to Carl and Frances (McGinty) Hinds in Sioux City, Iowa. He served his country in the Marines. He married Martha Braith in 1957 and four children were born to this union. Floyd and Martha made their home in Sioux City where Floyd was a teamster truck driver. They later retired in Carlisle, Iowa. Floyd was a long-time member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Carlisle, IA. He loved his family, church, bluegrass music and gardening. Floyd is survived by his wfe of 60 years, Martha; daughter, Virginia (Raymond) Striegel; sons, Mark (Sharon) Hinds, Steven (Barbara) Hinds; grandchildren, Aaron, Adam, Andrew, Joseph Hinds and Alec Striegel; granddaughters, Katherine Farnsworth, Melisande Smith, Michaella Hinds, Megan Pratt, Mary Hinds; and brothers, Edward and Carl Hinds. He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Joseph; brothers, Clair and John Hinds; and sister, Elizabeth Osterholt. A Mass of Christian burial will be Monday, April 9, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Carlisle, Iowa. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to Mass. Burial will be at Carlisle City Cemetery following a luncheon at the church hall. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the Disabled American Veterans.