Virgil Allen Naldrett, 60

Virgil Allen Naldrett was born in Browning on Nov. 24, 1947, to Carl and Edna Naldrett. He was missing from Billings since Oct. 31, 2007, and found deceased Jan. 15, 2008.

He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Samuel Allen Naldrett.

He is survived by parents, Carl and Edna Naldrett, of Kalispell; daughter and son-in-law, Carmen and Andy Dompier, and his grandchildren Olivia and Aiden, all of Portland; and son, Michael Naldrett, of Seattle; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dan and Ruth Naldrett of Georgia, Hugh and Dale Naldrett, Carl and Joy Naldrett, and Tim and Mary Ann Naldrett of Kalispell; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joanne And Fidel Alejandre, Jeanne And Scott French of Kalispell, and Rebecca And Jay Phillips of Helena; numerous nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews.

Virgil attended high school in Browning. He attended Flathead Valley Community College and later received his Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Arts from Montana State University-Billings. He was studying for his master's degree. Virgil's passion for education was of the utmost importance.

Virgil was an avid runner, participating in many marathons across the U.S. He was a member of the Rim Runners Association of Billings.

Virgil loved being around his family, sharing stories and laughter. He loved to give and encourage in all ways. He will be deeply missed. We would like to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2008, at Riverside Vineyard Church, 859 West Reserve, Kalispell.

In lieu of flowers there will be a college fund started for his grandchildren. Donations can be sent to Riverside Vineyard Church. Contact information is as follows: 859 West Reserve Drive, Kalispell, MT; (406)752-4141. Please include a note stating "Dompier College Fund."