Benjamin Parsons

Benjamin Parsons, 36, of Kalispell, died Jan. 5, 2017, in an avalanche while backcountry skiing on Stanton Mountain in Glacier National Park.

Ben is survived by his wife Jennifer and his son Rowen.

There will be a procession for the family at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, from Majestic Valley Arena to the Expo building at the Northwestern Montana fairgrounds where a funeral service will be held at 3 p.m.

Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.