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Source: Woodburn Independent

July 20, 1931 – October 29, 2026 – Floyd Lenhardt, 95, of Woodburn, Oregon, passed away October 29, 2026. He was born in Woodburn to Floyd Sr. and Alice Lenhardt and grew up on the family dairy farm on Whiskey Hill. He graduated from Canby High School in 1949. In 1962, Floyd founded Truss-T Structures, later known as Pacific Building Systems, and served as company president until his retirement in 2000. In retirement, Floyd found joy in cultivating an abundant vegetable garden and caring for hundreds of hanging flower baskets in his greenhouse. Floyd was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Lenhardt; his parents; and his brothers, Jack and Leslie Lenhardt. He is survived by his brother, Arlie Lenhardt; his children, Laura, Greg (Nancy), Sara (Jim), David, and Darryl (Amy); and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held November 7, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Mid-Valley Church in Woodburn.

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