Ronald Lee Goodsell, 48

Ronald Lee Goodsell, 48, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2009, at his home in Columbia Falls. Ron was born on May 18, 1960, in Kalispell, to James and Patricia (McAllister) Goodsell. He was raised in Montana and Idaho, graduating from Sandpoint High School.

He married Stephanie West in Columbia Falls; they were married for 15 years. Ron worked as a logger and as a heavy equipment operator for most of his life. He was a member of the volunteer fire department.

Ron loved hunting and camping, and he had an extreme love for animals.

He was preceded in death by his father, Jim; his grandparents; and two uncles, JR and Dan.

He is survived by his girlfriend, Donna Edwards; his mother, Pat Goodsell; his children, Justin and Aleisha Goodsell; grandparents, W.N. and Virginia McAllister, and Andy and Laura Goodsell; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A celebration of Ron's life will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 3, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home, with the Rev. Drew Buckner officiating.

You are invited to go to www.buffalohillfh.com to leave your condolences or to sign his register book. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.