Henry "Ray" Belston, 74

Henry "Ray" Belston, age 74, passed away on Nov. 23, 2004, at Kalispell Regional Medical Center in Kalispell with loving support from family and friends.

He was born on Dec. 29, 1929, in Mullan, Idaho. He served in the U.S. Navy.

Ray was preceded in death by his wife of 46 years, "Bunny," his parents, "Mommy and Pappy," and a brother, Bill.

He is survived by his children, Vicky and husband Cliff Silcox of Libby, Carol and husband Ben Hoerner of Columbia Falls, Terry and husband Gary Pritchard of Quitman, Texas, Lynda Medhus of Columbia Falls and Brent and wife Colleen Belston of Kalispell; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews, and close and dear friends.

A memorial service in celebration of his life will be held at St. Richard's Catholic Church in Columbia Falls at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2004.

Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is in charge of the arrangements.