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Robert Leland Glencross, 65, passed away suddenly on Jan. 20, 2014, of an apparent heart attack.
Robert was born June 17, 1948, in Wallace, Idaho, to Jack and Arnita Glencross. He lived in the Burke Canyon and attended school there until the sixth grade. They then moved to Wallace, Idaho, where he would graduate from high school in 1966.
After high school, Bob attended college for a short period. He also worked various jobs including mining and bartending. He ultimately decided to enlist in the United States Air Force, where he would end up being honorably discharged due to having flat feet.
In March 1973 he married Judith Ann Schultz. On July 17, 1974, they welcomed a wonderful baby boy, Errin Patrick Glencross. Shortly after his birth the couple moved to Milwaukee, Wis., where he attended Milwaukee Area Technical College and earned his degree in mortuary science. They lived there for five years where he became an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Brewers.
In 1979 after college graduation, Bob moved to American Falls, Idaho. While there, he owned a hardware store and worked for Davis Mortuary. In 1983, while working part time for Cenex, he would meet his future wife, Dorothy Irene Phillips. They were married on July 7, 1984. They would live there until the funeral business took them to Bullhead City, Ariz., in 1986. Here they would have two children, Christopher Everett Glencross, born March 19, 1989, and Whitney Renae Glencross, born July 14, 1992.
In June 1993, Bob accepted a job at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home in Kalispell to be closer to home. He would work at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home until the time of his passing. During those 20 years he loved taking all of his family and friends on fishing excursions, huckleberry picking, wildlife searching and hunting. Everyone was always welcome, as Bob never knew a stranger. He enjoyed taking anyone for a ride into the mountains to experience our beautiful state. He also loved coaching his kids through Little League baseball, and Little Guy football. He was "Coach Bob" to many.
During his time in Kalispell, Bob grew to know many people in the community that he would call friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; former wife, Judith Glencross; and his favorite uncle, Everett, and Everetts daughter, Velva Jo McCorkle.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Dorothy Glencross, his sons, Errin Glencross and Trina Coman, and Christopher Glencross, and daughter, Whitney, and husband Gabriel Spencer, all of Kalispell; his oldest son, Chris, and wife, Michelle Hansen, of California; his sisters, Mary Perkins and her husband Randy of Kellogg, Idaho, and Debi Lawrence and her husband Gary of Walla Walla, Wash.; seven grandsons and one granddaughter; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a very special family friend, Tyrone Sauer.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Bartholomew officiating. A potluck reception will be held immediately following the service at the Kalispell Eagles.
The family requests memorials be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Bob's name.
Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family. To send condolences to the family, please go to www.buffalohillfh.com
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Sandra Katherine (Rodler) Parod, 71, passed away Nov. 22, 2013, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center, due to a heart attack.
Sandy was born July 7, 1942, in Butte. She was raised in Bigfork. She graduated from Bigfork High School in 1959, and with honors from Northern Montana College in Havre in 1961, with an associates degree for medical secretary.
She married Ted W. Parod on Aug. 30, 1964. They later divorced, in January of 1981.
From 1970 to 1991, Sandy worked for J. Austin Miller, Dan Eigeman and Jerry Hanson. She retired in 1991, from JCCS in Kalispell.
Sandy had been an active member of Al-Anon since May of 1981.
She enjoyed fishing, hiking, camping and anything outdoors. In 1973, she became the first woman to have a Montana state commercial pilot license for hot air balloon operations.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ted and LaVerne (Bellmore) Rodler; and her brother, Ken Rodler.
Sandy is survived by her brothers, James and Jeanette Bray of Kalispell, and Robert Bray of Kalispell; nieces and nephews, Krista Rodler of Kalispell, Starrling Rodler of Kalispell, Nicole Anton and Savanah Anton, Vicki and Haakon Bray Walhus, Michael and Terri Bray, Tim and Aysem Bray of South Korea, and Jennifer, Katie, Daniel Shandy and Bobby Lee Parod her children by choice. She is also survived by her special friends, Terry Youtt, and Agie and Don Petersen.
Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at the First Church of the Nazarene in Kalispell.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Flathead Shelter Friends, P.O. Box 1035, Kalispell, MT
Mary M. Pewonka, 84, died peacefully Nov. 25, 2013, in Kalispell with loved ones by her side.
She was one of six children born to Ed and Flora Christensen on Dec. 11, 1928, in Plentywood. She attended grade school in Reserve and high school in Medicine Lake.
Mary moved to Kalispell in 1947, and married Marvin Eayrs and had two children, Don Eayrs and Linda Hadley. Marvin died in 1972.
She married Jim Pewonka in 1975, and he preceded her in death in 2003.
Mary worked for the Council on Aging for 11 years, and Jim and Mary managed the Glacier Manor for 13 years. She was a charter member of the Moose and a 42-year member of the Eagles.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother and two sisters.
She is survived by her son, Don Eayrs; daughter, Linda Hadley; two granddaughters, Amy Marsh and husband Kurt, and their two children, Gunnar and Grant, and Heather Hadley Schiele and husband Robin, and their children, Tashea and Gavin; sisters, Sheri Andrews and husband, Don, of Ronan, and Kaaren Arnoux and husband, Dan, of Kalispell; and many nieces and nephews. She leaves behind many close friends, including the special Frost family.
Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the most important people in her life. Her words of advice to them were Always smile and give a kind word.
At her request there will be no funeral services. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at time of burial.
Carolyn Ruth Bloom, 92, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, at her home in Kalispell. She was born on April 23, 1921, in Spokane to Louis I. and Ruth E. Davis Brislawn.
Carolyn was raised in Seattle where she attended schools, graduating from Roosevelt High School. After high school, she attended Washington State University, then known as Washington State College.
In 1942, Carolyn married Americo James "Jim" Bloom. They had been married for 61 years when Jim passed away. She raised four children and taught English at Korean University. Carolyn's career as housewife and mother took her from Spokane, to Japan, Okinawa, Guam, South Korea, Thailand, Spain and Tahiti, retiring to Lakeside in 1981.
She was very involved in the community theaters around the world, the Catholic Church, working as a substitute teacher, and helping with numerous fundraising events. Her passion in life was her love of theater and music, golf, crocheting, playing bridge and sailing.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Americo James "Jim" Bloom Jr.; her parents, Louis I. Brislawn and Ruth E. Davis Roeschley; and her beloved aunties, Margaret and Molly.
She is survived by her sons, Gary J. and wife Diane Bloom of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Gregory L. and wife Karen Kershaw Bloom of Bigfork, and Michael P. Bloom of Spokane; and daughter, Jamie C., and husband, Roy Rivers, of Mill Valley, Calif.; a sister, Phyllis Conner; grandchildren, Bob, Deborah and Chase; one great-grandchild, Dillon; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, at St. Matthew's Catholic Church with Father Roderick Ermatinger serving as celebrant. Interment will follow the Mass at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery. A reception will follow the graveside interment at St. Matthew's Catholic Church.
The family requests donations in Carolyn's name be made to Home Options Hospice, 175 Commons Loop, Ste. 100, Kalispell, MT 59901; or St. Matthew's Parish, 602 S. Main St., Kalispell, MT 59901
Kevin Wayne Hendricks passed away Dec. 9, 2013, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.
He was born Nov. 1, 1954, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio to Lawrence and Donna Hendricks.
He worked on the railroad for a short time in the Pacific Northwest and still had great interest in the operations of railroad freight traffic through Whitefish. He enjoyed the outdoor activities of biking and camping, and was a frequent visitor at the Whitefish Library.
He is survived by his family of neighbors and friends at Mountain View Manor in Whitefish; his loyal railroad buffs, Scott, Dick and Kyle; and special friend, Sandra, in Snohomish, Wash.
Cremation has taken place. A celebration of his life will be held in early January at Mountain View Manor. Call 862-4100 for information.
Gilberta Michaels, 91, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 23, 2013, at the Immanuel Lutheran Skilled Care Center, Kalispell, after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.
She was the third daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Lininger of Denver. She was born Dec. 18, 1922. She graduated from South High School and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in dietetics at the University of Colorado, Fort Collins. As a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority, she was proud of her membership and the work they did.
Gilberta married Harry Tracy in 1946 and they raised four children, Linda, Lois, Richard and Larry. She was very community minded and was instrumental in opening a youth center and arranging for the public use of the school's swimming pool.
She went to work for the State of Oregon as a social worker. She very much loved working with and helping people. During this time she started a detox center and worked with the mentally challenged.
Meeting Gilberta, one quickly observed her loving, witty and Christian ways. She was always quick with a kind word and a giving heart. She was well loved by her church family and many friends. Gilberta never passed up a chance to enjoy nature or visit the ocean.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Virginia; father, Gilbert; sisters, Virginia and Barbara; and grandson, Jason Tracy.
She is survived by her sisters, Audrey Hagler of Tonasket, Wash., and Emily Mooers of Redmond, Wash.; her four children, Linda Yeo of Kalispell, Lois Michaels of Bly, Ore., Richard Tracy of Dundee, Ore., and Larry Tracy of Olney; 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Services will be at 1 p.m. on Dec. 30 at Easthaven Baptist Church, 2010 Whitefish Stage, Kalispell. A reception at the church will follow the graveside services at C. E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery.
Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is handling arrangements. To send condolences to the family please go to www.buffalohillfh.com
Geraldine Jerry Ann Smith, 79, passed away peacefully on Jan. 8, 2014 with her son by her side.
Jerry was born on April 18, 1934 in Stanley, N.D. to Thaddeus Theodore and Eva Goulet. She grew up in Minot, N.D. with her sister Patricia Pat and graduated from the Sacred Heart Academy in Minot, N.D. She married Don D. Smith on Oct. 10, 1952 in Portsmouth, Va.
Jerry and Don raised their four children, Donna, Anthony, Cecilia and Mary in Kalispell and after Dons retirement enjoyed many years together traveling to Mexico and Hawaii as well as their snow bird home in Yuma, Ariz.
Jerry had a deep faith in the Lord and was a devout Catholic. She taught her children to pray and to trust in Him whenever they encountered difficulties.
Jerry was a wonderful gardener and seamstress. She enjoyed square dancing and ballroom dancing. She would dance around in the kitchen holding her newborn grandchildren. She took great pride in her children and grandchildren and would show them off to all she would meet. Jerry was an accomplished homemaker and excellent cook, and always went out of her way to ensure her family was happy and loved, especially at the holidays. She was also extremely talented with many crafts, including painting, ceramics, crocheting blankets and cross stitching pictures. She enjoyed giving her creations to her family and friends including her personal signature on them. Her gifts will always be treasured.
Jerry is survived by her devoted husband, Don of 61 years; her son, Anthony Smith; daughters Mary Nowlin and Cecilia (Wayne ) Brininger; her grandchildren Bill, Brianne, Katelyn, Rachel, Sydney, Abigail and Domininc; three great-grandchildren; and her sister Pat Jam.
Jerry is preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Smith, and her parents.
Visitation will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home in Kalispell, with a rosary service at 7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15 at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Conrad Cemetery. A reception will follow at the Moose Lodge.
To send condolences to the family please visit www.buffalohillfh.com
Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family.
Rhonda Adriene (Burdick) Yacenda, 61, of Columbia Falls, passed away at Kalispell Regional Medical Center Jan. 14, 2014.
She was born to Gordon and Beryl (Schmidt) Burdick in Colfax, Wash., Feb.7, 1952.
After graduating from high school in Kellogg, Idaho, she attended technical school in Minneapolis and lived in Minnesota for several years before returning to the Northwest.
After she moved to Montana, she considered it her home. Rhonda enjoyed fishing, her motorcycle and more recently her flower gardens and sharing her baking with friends and family. She was artistic and creative and passionate about the kind and ethical treatment of animals.
Rhonda was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Beryl Burdick.
She is survived by her twin sister, Robin (Burdick) Main and nephew, Gabriel Moseley, both of Coeur dAlene, Idaho.
Donations may be made in her name to the Flathead County Animal Shelter in Kalispell.
Russell D. Covey died of heart failure on Jan. 14, 2014, in Kalispell.
Russell was born Dec. 31,1922, in Missoula to Harry L. and Ava L. Covey. He attended the original Lincoln Elementary School and graduated from Missoula County High School.
After graduation he attended Kinman Business College in Spokane and aviation ground school in Missoula. He joined the U.S. Army Air Force and became an air crewman on the B-17 aircraft.
In 1946 he entered the retail furniture business and was active in that business in Missoula for 30 years. In 1975, the business was sold and Russell retired to manage his personal affairs and enjoy retirement. He relocated to Reno, Nev., in 1989, and lived there until 2013 when he moved to Kalispell for health reasons.
Russell was an active pilot for many years and enjoyed boating, RVing and traveling. He was a life member of the Missoula Elks Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Mary; and a brother, Harry. Survivors include a brother, William Covey, and his wife, Gene, in Kalispell; and many nieces and nephews.
A private burial will take place in the Missoula City Cemetery, followed by a memorial service in May in Missoula.
Memorials may be in the form of donations to your favorite charity.
Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.
Robert Leland Glencross, 65, passed away suddenly on Jan. 20, 2014, of an apparent heart attack.
Robert was born June 17, 1948, in Wallace, Idaho, to Jack and Arnita Glencross. He lived in the Burke Canyon and attended school there until the sixth grade. They then moved to Wallace, Idaho, where he would graduate from high school in 1966.
After high school, Bob attended college for a short period. He also worked various jobs including mining and bartending. He ultimately decided to enlist in the United States Air Force, where he would end up being honorably discharged due to having flat feet.
In March 1973 he married Judith Ann Schultz. On July 17, 1974, they welcomed a wonderful baby boy, Errin Patrick Glencross. Shortly after his birth the couple moved to Milwaukee, Wis., where he attended Milwaukee Area Technical College and earned his degree in mortuary science. They lived there for five years where he became an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and the Milwaukee Brewers.
In 1979 after college graduation, Bob moved to American Falls, Idaho. While there, he owned a hardware store and worked for Davis Mortuary. In 1983, while working part time for Cenex, he would meet his future wife, Dorothy Irene Phillips. They were married on July 7, 1984. They would live there until the funeral business took them to Bullhead City, Ariz., in 1986. Here they would have two children, Christopher Everett Glencross, born March 19, 1989, and Whitney Renae Glencross, born July 14, 1992.
In June 1993, Bob accepted a job at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home in Kalispell to be closer to home. He would work at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home until the time of his passing. During those 20 years he loved taking all of his family and friends on fishing excursions, huckleberry picking, wildlife searching and hunting. Everyone was always welcome, as Bob never knew a stranger. He enjoyed taking anyone for a ride into the mountains to experience our beautiful state. He also loved coaching his kids through Little League baseball, and Little Guy football. He was "Coach Bob" to many.
During his time in Kalispell, Bob grew to know many people in the community that he would call friends.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; former wife, Judith Glencross; and his favorite uncle, Everett, and Everetts daughter, Velva Jo McCorkle.
He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Dorothy Glencross, his sons, Errin Glencross and Trina Coman, and Christopher Glencross, and daughter, Whitney, and husband Gabriel Spencer, all of Kalispell; his oldest son, Chris, and wife, Michelle Hansen, of California; his sisters, Mary Perkins and her husband Randy of Kellogg, Idaho, and Debi Lawrence and her husband Gary of Walla Walla, Wash.; seven grandsons and one granddaughter; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a very special family friend, Tyrone Sauer.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Bartholomew officiating. A potluck reception will be held immediately following the service at the Kalispell Eagles.
The family requests memorials be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Bob's name.
Buffalo Hill Funeral Home caring for the family. To send condolences to the family, please go to www.buffalohillfh.com
Tammy Jean (Simkins) Kinkel, 50, passed away Jan. 23, 2014, at her home in Somers, of natural causes.
She was born Sept. 30, 1963, in Missoula. She was raised in Kalispell and attended Flathead High School.
Tammy married Rick Kinkel in 1981 in New York.
She worked as a dispatcher for the Forest Service after Mount St. Helens erupted in 1982. She most recently worked for Insty-Prints in sales and delivery.
Tammy was a longtime member of the Somers Volunteer Fire Department auxiliary.
In Tammys own words, she was an athletic supporter. She never missed one of Ricks softball games or bowling nights. She also loved watching her sons Adam and Robbie play hockey, whether it was a pick up game or a tournament. She also supported Adam in his stock car racing endeavors.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Pat.
Tammy is survived by her husband of 33 years, Rick Kinkel, of Somers; sons, Adam and wife Lacey of Somers, Robert and wife Tabitha of Kalispell, Drew of Florence, Ariz., and Jake of Kalispell; sister, Tonya Jacquette, and husband Charlie, of Florence, Ariz.; brother, Chad Thorne, of Kalispell; and sisters, Candy and Terry, of Kalispell; grandchildren, Emma of Somers and Lilly of Kalispell; uncles, Tim and Ernie Veigel, of Kalispell; and her sisters, Debbie Hayes and Wendy Kienas, both of Somers.
A celebration of Tammys life will be held this summer.
Memorials may be made in Tammys name to the charity of your choice.
Gertrude Trudy Mary Boeke passed quietly at her home Saturday morning, Jan. 25, 2014, with her son, John, at her side.
Trudy was born Oct. 1, 1916, in Philadelphia. She was raised in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Trudy met her future husband, Jack Boeke, in Atlantic City, N.J. Jack and Trudy were married in November 1945, in Waseca, Minn. Their son, William Carl, was born November 1947, while in Minnesota. Trudy and Jack moved to the Seattle area where Jack was employed with the Boeing company. Their younger son, John Howell, was born in Seattle in August 1952.
Upon Jacks passing, Trudy moved to the Flathead Valley to be closer to her sons and grandchildren.
Trudy loved her home. She made her home a showcase place decorating, cooking, baking and cleaning. She took great pride and pleasure in hosting luncheons and dinners. Trudy also loved to garden and shop.
Her son, Bill, preceded her in death.
Trudy is survived by her son, John, and her grandchildren, Shanelle, Codi, Jesse and Wyatt; her niece, Barbara; and two great-grandchildren, Dustin and Graysen.
Contributions may be sent to St. Judes.
As per Trudys request, there will be no memorial service.
It was an honor to know Trudy. As Trudy would say, I love you dearly.
passed quietly at her home Saturday morning, Jan. 25, 2014, with her son, John, at her side.
Trudy was born Oct. 1, 1916, in Philadelphia. She was raised in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Trudy met her future husband, Jack Boeke, in Atlantic City, N.J. Jack and Trudy were married in November 1945, in Waseca, Minn. Their son, William Carl, was born November 1947, while in Minnesota. Trudy and Jack moved to the Seattle area where Jack was employed with the Boeing company. Their younger son, John Howell, was born in Seattle in August 1952.
Upon Jacks passing, Trudy moved to the Flathead Valley to be closer to her sons and grandchildren.
Trudy loved her home. She made her home a showcase place decorating, cooking, baking and cleaning. She took great pride and pleasure in hosting luncheons and dinners. Trudy also loved to garden and shop.
Her son, Bill, preceded her in death.
Trudy is survived by her son, John, and her grandchildren, Shanelle, Codi, Jesse and Wyatt; her niece, Barbara; and two great-grandchildren, Dustin and Graysen.
Contributions may be sent to St. Judes.
As per Trudys request, there will be no memorial service.
It was an honor to know Trudy. As Trudy would say, I love you dearly.
Thomas K. Dyer, 69, passed away Jan. 28, 2014, in Kila, due to cancer.
He was born June 1, 1944, in Haldeman, Ky., and raised in Shiloh, Ohio. He graduated from Plymouth High School.
Tom had been employed as the director of maintenance at Flathead Valley Community College.
He was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved to garden and loved horses and wilderness pack trips.
Tom is survived by his father, Kermit Dyer, of Shiloh; children, Tom Dyer of Moorcroft, Wyo., Amy Long of Bexley, Ohio, Julie Dyer of Ashland, Ohio and Alora Dyer of Kila; stepdaughter, Jessie Zarmon, of Kalispell; grandchildren, John Long and Olivia Long of Bexley, and Fiala Zarmon of Kalispell; and brothers and sisters, Charlotte Green of Franklin, Tenn., and Joan Estes and Myra Cordney, both of Shiloh.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Elva Dyer; and brother, Gary Dyer.
A viewing will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home, and the family will speak at 6 p.m. Burial will be in Shiloh.
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Gerald Jerry Delano Downing, 73, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Jan. 31, 2014, in Kalispell, surrounded by his loved ones.
Jerry was born in Missoula on Dec. 5, 1941, to Kathleen and Clare Downing. Jerry was the youngest of five siblings, Don, Wallace, Loretta and Betty Ann. Jerry and his parents moved to Columbia Falls in 1954, and he was a graduate of Columbia Falls High School as the class president. He loved Shakespere plays and made many lifelong friends in school. Upon graduation from high school, Jerry worked for the Columbia Falls Aluminum Plant for several years.
He married Diana Kay Wamsley in 1960, and had five children, Jerry Ray, Leslie Ann, Scott, Jeff and later in life, daughter Jandi Sorbo. He later married Jesse Ness and raised his stepdaughter, Crystal Ness.
Jerry purchased the South Fork Inn in Martin City, and co-founded the Bar Stool Ski Races in 1978, which will celebrate its 36th annual race this weekend. Jerry also worked for the Bonneville Power Administration as an electrical foreman III for 30 years, with many awards of recognition and achievements. He was well respected and loved by many friends with BPA. Upon his retirement in 2003, Jerry served as president of the North Valley Eagles and was a member for several years.
Jerry loved the Lord and his faith, his precious dogs, Kubi, Tequila, Sofie, Izy and Keesha. He enjoyed literature, history, poetry and trivia. He was a talented writer and our poet. He had written many beautiful eulogies for his family and friends, and also loved sharing stories of his trips to Alaska, Mexico and Ireland.
May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Kathleen and Clare Downing; daughter, Kelly Kay Downing; brothers, Miles and Don Downing; and grandson, Dustin Downing.
Jerry is survived by his beloved wife Linda, whom he married in 2002, of Columbia Falls. He is also survived by her children, Gary, Mike and Christine; granddaughter, Chaletha; along with foster daughter, Christine; and other grandchildren, Joshua Downing, U.S. Marine Sgt. Douglas Downing, Derrick Downing, and Jaden Downing; and great-great-granddaughter, Izabella Kay.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22 at St. Richards Catholic Church. A memorial potluck will follow at the Eagles Club in Columbia Falls. Friends are encouraged to visit www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolence for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.
David left this life on Earth for his next big adventure on Feb. 2, 2014, at the Brendan House in Kalispell.
David was born on Feb. 14, 1935, to Ray and Mabel McCoy in Portland, Ore.
After attending school, David met and fell in love with Rosie Badley. They were married in 1955. To that union were born two sons and one daughter.
David was drafted into the U.S. Air Force in 1956, and stationed in Hokkaido, Japan, and later to Lake Charles, La. After an honorable discharge in 1962, David and family moved back to Vernonia, Ore., where he worked in the timber industry and auto repair.
In 1972, David, Rosie and family moved to Kalispell where he opened his own auto repair shop. In the late 1980s they moved back to Vernonia to take care of aging parents. David returned to Kalispell in 2007 after he and Rosie divorced. He loved fishing, hunting, rock collecting and getting firewood. He loved spending time with his son Pat and grandson Ryan, teaching Ryan all aspects of auto repair and working on the T bucket together.
David was preceded in death by his parents; and oldest son, David Ray McCoy.
He is survived by his son, Pat and Sharon McCoy of Kalispell; and daughter, Margaret and Ron Gibertson of Miles City; eight grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
At his request there will be no service but a private memorial will be held at a later date.