Floyd Michael Hale Obit

FLOYD MICHAEL HALE, 78, of Stillwater, passed away peacefully on Jan. 3, 2024 in his Stillwater home surrounded by family. Floyd was born on May 22, 1945, to Floyd and Agnes (Zappa) Hale in St. Paul.  He was married to Shirley (nee Simon) for 51 years.  They made their home in several places around the country including Oakdale; Lansdale, PA; Salt Lake City, UT; Middleton, NJ; Austin, TX; Crosby and lastly Stillwater. They lived their dream for 26 years in Crosby in a log house on Perry Lake. Floyd often said, “I can’t think of anywhere else I’d rather be.” They enjoyed fishing, water-skiing, cross-country skiing, hunting and building nature trails throughout their property.   On Sept. 1, 1965 Floyd enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserves. He served his country for six years as a Field Radio Repairman. While in the Reserves, he continued his studies and graduated from the U of M with a Bachelor of Science degree in business and later received a Master of Science in Applied Psychology/Behavior Analysis from St. Cloud State University. He also received electronics training from DeVry Technical Institute. Floyd spent 30 years in the computer industry employed by Unisys, Concurrent Computer Corp and Tandem, Integrity Systems Div. His extensive background included systems programming, technical support and service, product management, marketing and corporate organization development. He served as a corporate spokesperson to industry consultants and business press. At age 57, he changed careers after receiving his Master’s degree and worked as a behavioral analyst at the Minnesota  State Traumatic Brain Injury Hospital. After 10 years, he retired as director of the hospital. His professional and community participation included Central Lakes College Citizens Advisory Board, Kinship Partners Advisory Council and mentor. He co-chaired the Economic Development Committee for the Cuyuna Range Healthy Communities/ Healthy Partnership program and proudly served on the Cuyuna Range Hospital District Advisory Board from 2009 to 2018. Preceded in death by parents, Floyd and Agnes Hale, brothers-in-law, Myron Miller and Marshall Hopper and sister-in-law, Charlotte Hale. He is survived by his wife Shirley, son Dan (Carla) Stillwater, grandson Andrew, Stillwater,  granddaughter Caitlyn (John) Chisago City,  great-grandchildren Miles, Cienna and Emmett; brother Dennis Hale, Randall; sisters Sarah Miller, Farmington, Sandy Hopper, North St. Paul, Judy Johnson (Jim), Crosby and several nieces, nephews and friends. So, we say goodbye to Floyd, loving husband, dad, grandpa, great-grandpa and friend. He was the best story teller around, valued loyalty, honesty and integrity. He demonstrated perseverance through many challenges and loved to share his knowledge with others. Thank you, Floyd, we love you and miss you every day. The family wishes to thank HealthPartners Hospice Care, Lakeview Hospital Oncology and Infusion Center for their exceptional care, compassion and support. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation. Tunnel to Towers Foundation (t2t.org) A service will be held Friday, May 17 at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 611 Third Street, Stillwater. Following mass, lunch will be served in Rose Hall at the church. Inurnment will follow at St. Michael’s Cemetery at 409 Third Street North, Bayport. The family will accept visitors for one hour prior to funeral mass at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Visitation will be 10 a.m.  to 11 a.m., funeral mass will begin at 11 a.m. To honor Floyd’s wishes, following inurnment at St. Michael’s Cemetery, we will gather at Bayport American Legion Post #491, 263 Third Street North, Bayport where we will share memories. We invite you to join in the celebration of Floyd’s life at the legion. The service will be livestreamed. Go to www. youtube.com/channel/UC-jQU2ksAFpnbFJew-LG elw Arrangements made by Bradshaw Funeral Home, Stillwater.  Online condolences may be made at www.bradshaw funeral.com.