Floyd Actis

Floyd Charles Actis, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018, at his home, surrounded by family, following a valiant battle with cancer. Floyd was born in Butte, Montana, on June 9, 1930, to Charles and Leah Actis. He grew up in Meaderville, the Italian neighborhood of Butte, and was extremely proud of his Italian heritage. He loved playing football and was recognized as a local football star. His football activities started in grade school when every Saturday he and his team would ride their bikes along the railroad tracks from Meaderville to Clark’s Park to play other grade school teams. They didn’t have uniforms--only old leather helmets and shoulder pads and the rest was whatever clothing they happened to be wearing, mostly a pair of jeans and a sweater. By the time Floyd was in 8th grade he was the Captain of the team. He went on to play fullback or halfback on the Butte High football team. When Floyd’s high school football coach assigned him the jersey number 77, Floyd questioned why he was assigned a seventy series number which was normally given to the line men. His coach responded, "Red Grange wore number 77 and he was possibly the best running back ever. And Floyd, you are my Red Grange." Floyd earned three letters in football; played in two State Champion Games; was appointed the Butte High Captain; was an All-State selection; and was elected to play in the prestigious 1950, East West Shrine game. He received a scholarship to play football at Montana State University where he played until it interfered with his Engineering curriculum. Floyd joined the Navy in 1950, and spent most of his enlistment aboard the heavy cruiser U.S.S. Los Angeles. He was the Electrician Mate, Petty Officer 1st Class and was in charge of all electrical generation and distribution. After his discharge from the Navy in 1954, Floyd returned to Butte and married his high school sweetheart, Rose Krstulich, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on September 24, 1955. Floyd graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Montana State University in 1961. While attending college, he spent his summers working for the Anaconda Company as a Journeyman Electrician in the Butte mines. Floyd and Rose had three children, Craig Michael, Lisa Ann and Curt David, while Floyd was attending college in Bozeman. Following graduation, he was promoted to manage all craftsmen, including electricians, machinists, and blacksmiths, at the Badger Mine where he worked until he moved to Oregon with his family to work for the Bonneville Power Administration. Floyd and Rose moved to Burley, Idaho, in 1964 where their fourth child, Leslee Ann, was born. In 1975, Floyd transferred to Idaho Falls with Bonneville Power and worked as the District Engineer until his retirement in 1989. In 1975, Floyd joined the National Ski Patrol and actively patrolled for 32 years. He instructed American Red Cross Advanced First Aid and CPR courses for the National Ski Patrol and from 1982 through 1984, served as Patrol Director for the Kelly Canyon Ski Patrol. At that time, they had 80 volunteer patrollers. In 1984, Floyd’s patrol competed with all the other Intermountain Division patrols, including Southern Idaho, Western Wyoming, and all of Utah for the "Outstanding Ski Patrol" and won the Championship! He became an Alpine Senior Patroller in 1983, and in recognition of his achievements, in 1985, Floyd received the 6,471st Lifetime Appointment to the National Ski Patrol. He was elected to serve as the Idaho Falls Section Chief in 1985 and served in this capacity for 12 years. In 2000, he received the Distinguished Service Award for extraordinary meritorious acts and outstanding service to the patrol and skiing public. Floyd also enjoyed fishing, hunting and exploring Yellowstone and Teton National Parks. From the time he was very young, he enjoyed tinkering with cars and was a valued handyman who could fix just about anything. But above all, Floyd loved spending time with his family and friends. His quick wit and clever sense of humor will be sorely missed and remembered forever. Floyd was an active member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. While living in Burley, he was elected Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Burley Council. Floyd is preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister, LaVaughn Reynolds. Floyd is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Rose; their children, Craig Actis of Denver, Colorado, Lisa (Ed) Harvego of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Curt (Darci) Actis of Reno, Nevada and Leslee (Scott) Davis of Idaho Falls, Idaho; 10 grandchildren, Rick Actis of Bellingham, Washington, Jessica Page (Stuart Schrager) of Salt Lake City, Utah, Jeremy and Jason Actis of Denver, Colorado, Joshua (Nina) Page of Spokane, Washington, Zach Davis of Boise, Idaho, Gabi Davis of Moscow, Idaho, Jake, Julia and Olivia Actis of Reno, Nevada and one "namesake" great-grandchild, Patrick Floyd Schrager of Salt Lake City, Utah. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 1, 2018, at Christ The King Catholic Church, 1690 East 17th Street. A rosary will be held Wednesday at 6 p.m. and a visitation will follow from 6:45-8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to the charity of your choice in Floyd's memory. The family wishes to thank the Hands of Hope health care personnel for all their assistance along with all the doctors and nurses for their diligent care over the last few years. We love you, Dad. Salute! Cin, Cin! Grazie! Ciao!

Memorial Mass will be held