Avis Corcoran

Avis B. Corcoran, 90, of Columbia Falls, passed away in Whitefish on Oct. 10, 2013.

She was born in Pembine, Wis., on Jan. 4, 1923. She raised five children.

Avis was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved to see her family and work in the yard. She cared for any stray animal that happened to come into her yard. She fed many birds, including an odd group of chickens, rabbits and stray cats.

Avis was preceded in death by her husband Mike Corcoran and her son Howard Dean Mulvihill.

She is survived by her children Carol Foster, Pat Erickson, Kathy Huffman and Mike “Corky” Corcoran Jr.; and grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A simple service for family and friends was held at the Fairview Cemetery in Columbia Falls on Oct. 15, 2013.