All Tributes

Julie Ann Plevel, Columbia Falls, MT embarked on January 13th, 2020 at the age of 65 in her home, surrounded by her loved ones, after a heroic 7 year battle against cancer.  Originally from Kings Beach, Lake Tahoe, California, Patrick and Julie moved to the Flathead Valley 28 years ago. After moving to Columbia Falls, MT. Julie became a real estate agent at Columbia Falls Realty before ultimately becoming a broker/co-owner of RE/MAX Mountain View in Columbia Falls.  Her clients became...

Ricky Berg age 66 passed away on Friday January 10, 2020 at the Helath Center in Kalispell. He is survived by his children: Tresha Scallen and Dustin Berg. A memorial service will be held on Thursday January 16, 2020 at Columbia Mortuary at 3PM. Columbia Mortuary is caring for Ricky’s family.

Michael Bahr age 67, passed away at his home in Columbia Falls on January 6, 2020. He is survived by his wife Rebecca and children Naomi Bahr and Caleb Bahr. Services will be held later this year. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for the Bahr Family.

Karl Skindingsrude age 62 passed away at his home in Columbia Falls on January 5, 2020. Karl is survived by his daughters: Keisha Fisher and Karly Skindingsrude. A celebration of Karl’s life will be held at Columbia Falls High school on Sunday January 26, 2020 at 1PM. Columbia Mortuary is caring for Karl’s family.  

Norman L. Heindel, 87, of Kalispell died at the Brendan House of natural causes on December 19, 2019. Norman was born April 18, 1932 at Singleshot, MT, a whistle stop on the Railroad between Essex and Marias Pass. Born to Norman and Elma Heindel. The family moved to Kalispell about 1939, where he was raised and educated, Norman met his future wife, Joyce Hanson in 1950. They were married in 1952 and spent 51 years devoted to each other in sickness and in death. His first home was in...

Douglas Clair Miller, “Doug”, was born on April 14, 1947 to Sylvia and Kenneth Claire Miller, one day before his mother’s birthday. He was born in China where his father was an executive for the Chase Manhattan Bank. They moved for a very short time to Victoria, Canada where his sister Veronica was born. The family then moved to Tokyo, Japan. Doug grew up in Asia and learned conversational Japanese and how to cook authentic Japanese cuisine. He went to high school briefly before...

Chong Bruce, 78 of Columbia Falls, died November 23, 2019 at Hidden Meadows. Chong is survived by her husband Henry Bruce. A memorial service for Chong will take place Wednesday November 27, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. at Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls.

Ronald Arthur Becker, 81, passed away at his home on November 9, 2019. Ronald was born to parents Arthur W. Becker and Elaine Becker on October 29, 1938 in Santa Monica, CA. His youth was spent in California. After graduation from high school, he joined the Air Force, which took him to Havre. This is where he met his wife, Dorie. They married in 1960, and had five children. He spent most of his career as a baker, and lived his married life here in Columbia Falls. Ron loved to travel. The...

Robert “Bob” Miller passed away on October 15, 2019 at his home in Columbia Falls. He is survived by his children: Patti Miller, Carolyn ‘Carrie’ Raymo, and Thomas Miller. No services are planned at this time. Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is caring for Bob’s family.