Floyd Anderson

Floyd Miller Anderson, 90, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on February 7, 2026, following an extended illness. 

Floyd was born on November 20, 1935, in Pocatello to Russell and Jeannette (Miller) Anderson. Floyd’s love of music began early. He studied voice and violin, and played the French horn in the Irving Jr. High pep band. Gifted with a rich baritone voice, he sang in school and church choirs and performed in high school musical theater productions. 

After graduating from Pocatello High School in 1953, Floyd attended Idaho State University before entering the business world. Floyd’s father, ‘Rusty’ worked for Intermountain Chevrolet in sales and management. This sparked another lifelong passion: Cars. He appreciated their beauty and functionality. Recognizing the earning potential of auto and truck service, he trained with Standard Oil and then managed service stations. He went on to own several stations in the Pocatello area. He later opened the Floyd Anderson Tire Center, expanding his business expertise. 

Floyd met his future wife, Peggy Jean White, in a Sunday school class of second graders taught by her grandmother. Their romance blossomed years later after Peggy returned to Pocatello from Washington, D.C., where she had worked as an administrative assistant to Idaho Senator Henry Dworshak. On August 9, 1956, Floyd married the love of his life in a double wedding ceremony shared with Peggy’s sister, Gloria White, and William Cottle. Together, Floyd and Peggy built a beautiful life centered on family, creativity and community, welcoming their daughters, Kristy and Lisa, and later treasuring their grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Always supportive of Peggy’s artistic talents, Floyd created an exhibition area within the tire store for her oil paintings, connecting it to a studio space. What began as a modest display gradually expanded as Peggy added gift items to complement her artwork. Slowly, but surely, the gift shop took over additional sections of the tire store’s showroom floor. With shared entrepreneurial vision of a niche market opportunity, Floyd and Peggy eventually transformed the entire tire store into the beloved Cinnamon Tree Gift and Collectibles. After finally retiring from the Cinnamon Tree, Floyd embarked on another adventure with Maag Prescription and Medical Supply providing delivery service. When asked, he declared himself a “Pharmaceutical Courier,” thoroughly delighted to connect with the public once again. 

Music remained a constant thread throughout Floyd’s life. He performed with the Idaho State Civic Symphony, the Camerata Singers, Idaho State University Choirs, and in the United Methodist Church Choir. In the 1970s, Floyd took leading roles in community summer productions of South Pacific, The Sound of Music, and Oklahoma, and performed in many other productions. Touring internationally with the ISU Choir, Floyd traveled to the United Kingdom, Hungary, Austria, and the Czech Republic (1994-5). He gave generously of his talent as a soloist for hundreds of weddings and funerals. His community outreach also included the Pocatello Lions Club. Beyond music, he enjoyed art, a lot of golf, and cheering on the Idaho State Bengals and the Utah Jazz. 

Floyd loved people. Never met a stranger. He had a rare gift for making others feel at ease, welcomed, and valued. Ever present and attentive, he offered understanding, compassion, and encouragement. Positive and happy describes Floyd. He was hilarious. Always ready with a joke or a funny story. Greeting you with the most genuine smile that reached his eyes, his warmth could be felt just by being in the same room. He unselfishly shared his many talents, kindness, gratitude, and love to all who knew him. He embraced life and its wonders. Truly a life well lived and deeply loved. 

Floyd was preceded in death by his parents. 

He is survived by his devoted wife, Peggy; daughters, Kristy Gordon (Bret), Lisa Anderson (Lon Durrant); granddaughter, Danielle Gordon (Samm), great-grandson, Beau Brooks Gordon; grandson, Taylor Gordon (Destini), great-granddaughter, Marlow Mae Gordon; sister, Jeannie Emerson; and eight nieces and nephews. 

The family extends heartfelt gratitude to Grace Assisted Living and Heritage Hospice for their compassionate care. The family encourages others to consider organ donation. Floyd gratefully received a life-saving kidney transplant in 2002. 

Please join the family to celebrate Floyd’s life at a ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 200 N 15th Ave., Pocatello, Idaho.

Memorial contributions may be made to the: 

Russell and Jeannette Anderson Scholarship for Music and/or Athletics 
Idaho State University Foundation 
921 S. 8th Ave. Stop 8050 
Pocatello, ID 83209 
isufound@isu.edu 

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