Floyd Allen Draine, Sr.

Floyd Allen Draine, Sr. passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on March 10, 2026, in Post Falls, Idaho, at the age of 78.

Born on February 20, 1948, in Sandpoint, Idaho, to Daisy Margaret (Bocook) and Albert Benjamin Draine, Floyd grew up attending Rogers High School in Spokane, Washington. On September 9, 1967, he married the love of his life, Carol Ann Deardorff, in Spokane. Their marriage endured for nearly six decades.

Floyd served his country in the United States Army from May 17, 1965, to May 26, 1968, during the Vietnam era. After his military service, he built a long career as an underground miner, working 33 years at Sunshine and Newmont mines as well as for Boise Cascade. Over the years he lived in Elko, Nevada; Spearfish, South Dakota; Mayer, Arizona; and Kellogg, Idaho, before making Post Falls his home for the past 15 years.

A man of deep faith and a longtime member of Abundant Christian Life Center in Rathdrum, Floyd was known for his compassionate heart, loving nature, strong mind, and spiritual devotion. He found joy in watching sports, coaching boxing, hunting, camping, and above all, spending time with his family, who were the center of his world.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Carol Ann (Deardorff) Draine; his sons, Floyd Draine Jr. of Post Falls, Idaho, and Albert Benjamin Draine (Billie) of Rockwall, Texas; and his daughters, Sheila Marie Nelson (Merle) of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Shelly Kay Hanes (Danial) of Tacoma, Washington, and Samantha Lynn Scott (James) of Spokane Valley, Washington. He is also survived by his brothers Johnny, Walter, and James; his sisters Mildred and Lorretta; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.