Floyd Kile

Floyd Harvey Kile, 83, passed away on Jan. 23, 2012, of natural causes at his home in Columbia Falls where he resided with his constant and faithful companion Freckles.

He was the eldest son of Elmer Floyd Kile and Beulah Alwilda (Boggs) Kile. Floyd attended schools in Idaho, Montana and Maryland. He was also schooled in watch repair. His love for watches and clocks carried with him through life. From that passion emerged many grandfather clocks.

He was a veteran of the Korean war, where he served with patriotic pride in 1951 and 1952. His decorations include expert riflemen, Korean service medal and three battle stars. He was honorably discharged August 1956.

He worked a short time at Stoltze Land & Lumber Co. and a period of time on the Hungry Horse Dam. He labored 33 years at Anaconda Aluminum Co. as a well liked and respected supervisor.

Floyd married Orvalyn Jeanne (Lynn) Jensen on Feb. 5, 1953, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Their marriage blessed them with four children, Marsha Mae, Edwin Eugene, Phyllis Ann and Carol Fay. They were divorced in 1962.

In 1969, he married Gladys Virginia Carter in Columbia Falls. Gladys passed away on July 14, 1985. On Nov. 1, 1986, he married Gladys Marie (Marie) Hill in Coeur d'Alene. Marie passed away at their home in Columbia Falls on April 14, 1999.

Floyd was known to most for his intense love for our Father in Heaven, his fierce and protecting love for his children and grandchildren, his woodworking, extensive genealogy and his yard work and gardening. He so enjoyed his horses and was looking forward to a new colt this summer. His beloved Freckles put a smile on his face that blessed Floyd's children. Floyd and Freckles were inseparable.

Floyd was a pioneer father who fought for and raised his children as a single parent in an era when it was unheard of. He's viewed by his children as a man of morals, principles, patriotism, steadfastness and someone who set the standard high. He was a firm believer in hard work, charity of heart and standing for your beliefs. His children are grateful for those things. He was blessed with a full quiver (offspring) on both sides who cared for and loved him very much. Lo, children are a heritage from the Lord, and the fruit of the womb is his reward. Psalm 123.

He was preceded in death by his father Elmer and mother Beulah; brother Benny Roger Kile; sisters Hazel Marie Ramsey and Alyce Arlene Wallace; wives Orvalynn, Gladys and Marie; grandson Michael Joseph (Joe) Reid; and great grandchildren Conner Michael Roberts and Tucker James Peterson.

Surviving are his children Marsha Mae Kile and husband Doug Lukenbill, of Evergreen, Edwin Eugene Kile and wife Diana, of Columbia Falls, Phyllis Ann Rowe and husband Sam, of Kalispell, and Carol Fay Nicholson and spouse Allen (Al), of Columbia Falls; grandchildren Zacariah Reid and wife Kim Ganges, of Whitefish, Joes' wife Billy Jean Reid, of Aurora, Minn., Trinity Irene Reid, of Columbia Falls, Marsha Ranae (Ranae) Peterson and husband Jeff, of Columbia Falls, Katie Marie Furlong and Josh Curtain, of Kalispell, Josie Deann Peak and husband Jarrell, of Forest Falls, Calif., Tara Jean Rieger and husband Vincent, of Kalispell, Kayla Kile, of Kalispell, and Benjamin (Ben) Floyd Kile, of Columbia Falls, Ryan Jay Rowe and wife Kara, of Medical Lake, Wash., Danielle Rodgers and husband Brian, of Columbia Falls, Jesse Allen Nicholson and wife Abby, of Libby, and Cody Stanton Nicholson and Casey Webb, of Columbia Falls; great grandchildren Annika, Aidan, Shonn, Emily, Cameron, Hunter, Jeffry, Kayden, Allen, Maddy, Moses and Emery, Sydney, Taylor, Kali, Bodie, Taylor Jesse, Eric, Isaac and Blake; and numerous nieces and nephews

A memorial service was held Jan. 28, 2012, at the First Baptist Church, in Whitefish. Inurnment took place at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia Falls.