Floyd Richard Isom, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, graduated from mortality on February 3, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born on May 2, 1946, in Cedar City, Utah the firstborn son of Clinton and Lillian Isom.

Floyd was known for his love of jokes, dedication to teaching of and serving Christ, and his beautiful deep bass singing voice. He cherished his time with his family and friends, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

It was due to a singing engagement for the Republican Party Convention in the summer of 1968 that Floyd's life took a beautiful turn. He was introduced to Kathie Gubler, who accompanied him on the piano for the event. They began dating and were married December 20, 1968, in the St. George Utah Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for time and eternity. Their shared love of music blossomed into a 56-year marriage filled with love and devotion.

Floyd dedicated his career to education, touching the lives of countless students in small town Nevada high schools. Following his graduation from State College of Southern Utah in 1971, he took his first teaching position in Eureka, Nevada. A year later, he transferred to Austin, Nevada before settling in Beatty, Nevada in 1975. He would spend the next 33 years teaching at Beatty High School. He taught a remarkable range of subjects, initially sharing his passion for music as he led band and choir classes with Kathie assisting as his accompanist during the early years of his career. His diverse teaching portfolio also included Spanish, Language Arts, Social Studies, Computer Science, German and Journalism. He was a respected and valued member of the community, known for his dedication to his students and his ability to bring learning to life.

Beyond the classroom, Floyd was a dedicated father who instilled a love of exploration and practical skills in his children. He often took them exploring the trails of the Nevada desert, teaching them about the unique plants and animals that thrived there. Under the vast desert sky, he shared his knowledge of the constellations, sparking a sense of wonder about the universe. Recognizing the importance of self-sufficiency in their remote community, he also taught them woodworking and household repairs, skills they would carry with them throughout their lives.

Floyd was a devoted and faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served a mission in Central America, sharing his love of the gospel. Throughout his life, he served in numerous callings, including Branch President, Sunday School Teacher, Branch Clerk, and Elder's Quorum President. His dedication to his faith in Jesus Christ and his fellow church members was an inspiration to all who knew him.

Floyd was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 56 years, Kathie Isom; his parents, Clinton Floyd and Lillian Jones Isom; his brother, Roland; and his granddaughter, Tirzah.

He is survived by his children, Richard (Anneliese), Ari Montgomery, Robert (Carrie Sue), Lorilynn, Kenneth (Shari), and Kelli (John) Tharp. Surviving grandchildren include Michael (Amy) Isom, Kathrine Isom, Rachel (Dallin) Garlick, Timothy Isom, and Natalie Isom; Keturah Isom, Shoshannah (Carlos) Tovias, Amariah Isom, Micaiah Isom, Nathanael Isom, and Zipporah Isom; Benjamin Isom; and William Tharp, and Matthew Tharp. Great-grandchildren include Theo and Ollie. Floyd is also survived by his sister Pamela Tew, brother Howard (Kathy) Isom, sisters Barbara Kitchel, Virginia (Rod) Lunt, and Camilla (Larry) Haefeli, and many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, February 21, 2025, at 11:00 am at Spilsbury Mortuary. 110 South Bluff Street, St. George, Utah 84770. An evening visitation will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the same location. Interment to follow at the Tonaquint Cemetery located at 1777 South Dixie Drive, St. George.

Arrangements were made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary. 110 South Bluff Street, St. George, Utah 84770. 435-673-2454. Family and friends are invited to share memories on Floyd’s digital memorial page at www.SpilsburyMortuary.com