Ronald M. Loveall, 70

Ronald M. Loveall, 70, of Kalispell, passed away on July 4, 2008. He was born in Shelby on April 11, 1938. Ron was raised and attended school in Columbia Falls.

Upon graduation and while serving in the United States Marine Corps, he married Sandra Kay Stratton on July 23, 1960.

His most recent accomplishment at the age of 62 was to receive riding and horse cutting lessons. He competed in many local and surrounding arenas. On several occasions he would successfully bring home the top winnings.

Ron was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth 'Cap' Loveall, and younger brother, Rick Starke.

Ron is survived by his wife, Sandy, of Kalispell; children, Teri and Kip Loveall, both of Kalispell, Kendi Strowbridge and husband, Scott, of Columbia Falls, and their children, Ashley Vanek and husband, Joe, of Cut Bank, Tyler Benzien, of Anchorage, Alaska, Shanae and Kassidie Strowbridge of Columbia Falls, and Aleysha West and husband, Dillon, of Columbia Falls; great-grandchildren, Austin and Emmalee Vanek, MacKenzee and Lynzee West; his mother, Audrey McCourt, of Arizona; sisters, Patti Klinger of Arizona, and Luana Johnson of Cut Bank; and brothers, John Starke of Arizona, and Kenneth Loveall of Utah.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, at the Fairview Cemetery In Columbia Falls. There will be a celebration of life reception at the Columbia Falls Senior Center following the services.