Christopher Smith Jr.

Christopher “CJ” Jay Smith Jr., 30, of Columbia Falls, passed away June 16, 2012, after a lengthy battle with brain cancer. He was born July 7, 1981, to Christopher and Debbie Smith in Warden, Wash.

Chris was preceded in death by his mother-in-law Denise Hamilton and his uncle Denis Smith.

He is survived by his wife Christina Hamilton-Smith and son Jonathan, of Columbia Falls; father-in-law Jordan Kittleson, of Columbia Falls; parents Chris and Debbie Smith, of Kalispell; sisters Shonna Grinn and husband Walter, of Belgrade, Tennya Framness, of Indiana, and Christina Smith, of Kalispell; brothers Denis Smith and wife Brandi, and Douglas Smith and wife Sarah, of Kalispell; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A celebration of life will take place at Woodland Park, in Kalispell, on July 7, 2012, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Condolences can be sent to Christina and Jonathan Hamilton-Smith and family at 962 Jensen Road, Columbia Falls MT 59912.