Brian Lee Cooley, 45

Brian Lee Cooley, 45, of Tacoma, Wash., formerly of Kalispell, died May 15, 2007, after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer. He was born May 23, 1961.

A memorial service was held May 19 in Tacoma.

Brian was a 1979 graduate of Flathead High School.

He is survived by his wife, Kathy, his son, Rian, stepson, Jarod Rice, stepdaughter, Shemariah Rice, stepgrandson, Jarod Rice Jr., and stepgranddaughter, Mackenzie Rice, all of Tacoma.

He is also leaves his parents, Frank and Pat Cooley, of Kalispell; three brothers, Scott and his wife, Leslie, of Tacoma, Paul and his wife, Donna, of Bellingham, Wash., and Roger of Peru, Ill.

Brian will be thoroughly missed by family and friends.