Victor L. Darling

We are saddened to inform you of the passing of Victor L. Darling, a lifelong member of the community of Columbia Falls.

Vic passed away peacefully at the Montana Veterans Home on Friday, Aug.19, 2005. Vic was a community-minded individual and spent much of his time giving back to the city and area. He served a number of years on the Columbia Falls City Council. He also served on the police commission and on the Woodlawn Cemetery Board. He was one of the founding members of the North Valley Search and Rescue Association.

He was employed in his early years by the Great Northern Railway, before entering the service during the Second World War, where he served on the Pacific front. Upon his return, he worked for Stoltze Land and Lumber Company for a number of years. He finished out his working career at the aluminum plant during the years it was run by ARCO, retiring in 1985.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Altabell; his brothers, Les Darling, Bud Darling, and Floyd Darling.

Vic is survived and sadly missed by his son Larry Darling and family, son Richard Darling and family, and by his brother, Pete Darling. He was also Grandpa to several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2005, at Woodlawn Cemetery with military graveside honors. Pastor Darrell Newby will officiate.

Arrangements are by Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls.