Harry A. Riley, 84

Harry A. Riley, 84, of Columbia Falls, passed from this life Aug. 31, 2006, 'to be with his Savior.'

Harry was born in Casselton, N.D., on July 20, 1922, to Millard and Alma Riley.

He met his soulmate of 54 years, Lola Mae Winegar, in Bemidji, Minn., where they were married.

He served his country in the U.S. Army for two years toward the end of World War II. Harry farmed and cut pulp before moving to Columbia Falls. He was employed at Plum Creek Lumber Company for 35 years before retirement. Harry enjoyed woodworking, gardening, fishing, and hunting with family.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Lola M. Riley.

Harry is survived by his daughter, Beverly Benson, and her husband, Mickiel; his son, Bruce Riley, and his wife, Marilyn; a grandson, Justin Riley, all of Columbia Falls; brother, Herb Riley, of Bemidji, Minn.; sisters, Dorthy Hirt and Lila Cronemiller, both of Bemidji, Minn., brothers, Paul Riley of Grand Forks, N.D., and Ken, Wally, Don, and Jim Riley, all of Columbia Falls.

He will be missed by those who knew and loved him.

Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006, at the Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls.

A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, at the Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls. Burial will be afterward in Woodlawn Cemetery.