Robert A. "Bob" Thrailkill, 65

Robert A. "Bob" Thrailkill, 65, of Kalispell, died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2005.

He was born Feb. 2, 1940, in Elliston, to Herbert and Bernice Thrailkill. He was raised in Elliston.

Bob moved to Helena, in 1942, and worked for his grandfather as manager of a produce plant in Helena.

In 1966, he moved to Kalispell and was well-known for his ability in furniture refinishing.

Bob enjoyed working in his yard, raising all types of flowers and plants.

He was a collector of many things.

He had many friends in Kalispell whom he spent many hours with, refinishing furniture, working in his yard and playing games.

Bob will be dearly missed by his relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by both his mother and father.

Survivors include his sisters, Cora Butler and family of Lakeland, Fla., and Nancy Byrington of Bakersfield, Calif.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 28, at Glacier Memorial Gardens.

Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.