Floyd Alton Tyson Jr.

Floyd A. Tyson, Jr. “Bud”, 95, of Eaton, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at his home after a long, painful, and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. With his family by his side, he closed his eyes at home in peace and opened them to his new and beautiful eternal home. He was born to Floyd A. Tyson, Sr. and Nellie Marie (Nowell) Tyson on January 1, 1929, in Greeley, Colorado. In 1950, at the Park Congregational Church in Greeley, he married Barbara Ann Williams. Making their home in Greeley and Eaton, they were joined by sons, Steven W. Tyson (in 1952), David B. Tyson (in 1955), and Larry A. Tyson (in 1962). The family moved to Estes Park in 1966 and returned to Eaton in 1988 to ranch east of town raising miniature horses. Barbara passed away in 1998. He then married Leslie A. Leppla at her family home in Wisconsin in 2000. They resided in Eaton and enjoyed retirement with trips to the Rocky Mountains and during his illness, viewing them from his home window. Floyd graduated from Eaton High School in 1946 and attended the University of Northern Colorado and the University of Nebraska. He entered the United States Army and served from 1951-1953. He worked as an office manager, co-partner and owner of Ford Dealerships in Eaton and Estes Park, Vice President and Controller of the Estes Park Bank. He was a member of the Eaton Congregational Church and Community Church of the Rockies in Estes Park, Rotary Club and Fireside Organ Club in Estes Park, Rocky Mountain Miniature Horse Club, National and International Miniature Horse Organizations, AMHR and AMHA, the Knife and Fork Club, and the Greeley Amico Club. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Tyson of Eaton, a son, Larry (Raylene) Tyson of Estes Park, a daughter-in-law, Victoria Mason Tyson of Littleton, grandsons, Anthony (Katy) Tyson and Ransom Tyson, both of Littleton, great grandson, Owen David Tyson of Littleton, a nephew, Robb Johnson of Texas and many cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara, a sister, Jean, sons, Steven and David, and a niece, Nancy. The family sincerely thanks all who prayed for and cared for him so lovingly; for Mary, who provided weekly meals, and for David, his faithful therapist, without whom he could not have remained at home. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, from 10-11:00 a.m. at the Moser Funeral Service Chapel, 3501 11th Avenue in Evans, Colorado. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 also at the funeral home. Interment Eaton Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Parkinson Research Foundation or the charity of your choice. An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.moserfuneralservice.com.

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Floyd Alton Tyson Jr.

January 1, 1929 - May 5, 2024