John Morrison

John Frank Morrison, 69, passed away of natural causes Oct. 8, 2008, at his home in Whitefish.

John was born July 7, 1939, in Kalispell to Frank John and Mildred Lucille (Hadley) Morrison.

He was raised and educated in Kalispell and graduated from Flathead County High School in 1957. He later graduated from Northrup Aviation School in Southern California.

John worked in Helena for a flying service as a pilot and mechanic. He moved to Denver and owned and operated a Lear Jet flying service for about five years.

John was employed by a Geo Service Co., based in Germany, and operated in Kenya where he lived for four years. Returning to Kalispell, he worked for Holman Aviation until his retirement. John enjoyed model airplanes, helicopters and also enjoyed fishing.

He is preceded in death by his father, Frank Morrison.

John is survived by his mother Mildred Morrison; daughters Melinda Schielein, Michelle Hudzicki and Melissa James; sister Charlotte Baker; grandchildren Mike Miller, Amanda Miller, John Schielein, Mathew Hudzicki, Taylor Arceneaux, Trevor Arceneaux and Muriel Peterssen; niece Carolyn Love; and nephew Allan Horst..

A graveside service took place Oct. 15, 2008, at Glacier Memorial Gardens in Kalispell with Rev. Huston Green, of Epworth United Methodist Church, officiating.