Robert L. Fyall, 81

Robert L. Fyall, 81, a Whitefish resident, passed away Saturday morning, Sept. 17, 2005, at his home surrounded by loved ones.

He was born Nov. 7, 1923, in Calvin, N.D., the son of Andrew and Cathrine Fyall. Robert was raised and educated in Calvin. He was a guard on the Calvin High School basketball team that went to the state championship game and lost by just two points. He loved horseracing, bowling, family and friends and an occasional Budweiser. He was always there to lend a helping hand to whoever was in need.

He joined the U.S. Marines during World War II and was stationed on the carrier USS Takanis Bay.

On Jan. 11, 1947, he married Jean Murphy in Seattle and they spent the next 58 years together.

Robert owned several bar and restaurant businesses in Shelby over the years. The family came to Whitefish, in 1985, and he retired in 1998.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Andrew Fyall, Dave Fyall, and Tom Fyall; and a sister, Jessie Schumacher.

He is survived by his wife, Jean, at the family home in Whitefish; two sons, Doug and wife, Kim Fyall, in Whitefish, Fred and wife, Debra Fyall in Choteau; seven grandchildren, Angel, Sean, Douglas, Michael, Jason, Katie, Sarah; and by numerous nieces and nephews.

Local arrangements are under the direction of the Austin Funeral Home in Whitefish. Inurnment will be at the Hillcrest Lawn Chapel Mausoleum in Great Falls.

The family suggests that memorials be made to the Flathead Hospice.