Frank Magera, 90

Frank Magera, 90, passed away Sunday, Aug. 13, 2006, in Kalispell. Frank was born Nov. 10, 1915 in Fallon, to John and Apolonia Fornall Magera. He was raised in Lonepine.

Frank entered the U.S. Navy in June 1943 where he served with the 109th NCB in the Asiatic-Pacific area. He was honorably discharged in December 1945, then returned to Montana.

Frank married Montie Carroll on March 20, 1948, in Libby. He lived most of his working life in Libby, where he worked as an independent logger. He had successfully designed, constructed and operated three sawmills of his own.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Apolonia Magera; brothers, August, Johnny, Joe and Ed 'Fuzzy'; and sisters, Frances, Staffia and Della.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Montie, of Kalispell; children, Delvan and Helen Carroll of Townsend, Glenda and Bob Peterson of Missoula, and Harvey Carroll and Naine and Steve VanHelden, all of Kalispell; three sisters, Marie Carpenter of Lewiston, Idaho, and Ann Christie and Betty Andrews, both of Hot Springs; grandchildren, Bob and Launa Peterson, Steve and Carrie Peterson, Lisa, Pat and Jennie Carroll, Stephanie and Jeff Timlick, Lindsey and Jessie Erickson and Luke VanHelden; great-grandchildren, Eric and Jeremy Peterson, Robby Peterson, Sydney and Lexie Carroll, and Hailey and Justin Timlick; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Memorial services will he held at a later date. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.