V. Starling Grosswiler, 88

V. Starling Grosswiler, 88, passed away Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, in Kalispell. She was born Sept. 23, 1921, to Jimmy and Rosie Harrington on the family farm on Columbia Falls Stage. Her grandparents on both sides were early Valley settlers in the Bad Rock Canyon and Deer Park areas. She graduated from Flathead County High School in 1939. She married Paul Grosswiler on Dec. 26, 1941, and together they farmed and ran a dairy in the West Valley area. She was a hard worker that enjoyed gardening, animals, and working on the farm beside her husband. Starling was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Paul Grosswiler, who passed away in 1995; also by a sister, Hilda Beeman; brother, Jimmy Babe Harrington; and son-in-law, Larry Baier. She is survived by a son, Clinton Grosswiler, and wife, Robin; daughters, Catherine Baier, and Cindy Marvin and her husband, Shawn; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26, at the C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the local Humane Society, 3499 Highway 93 N., Kalispell, MT 59901. Friends may visit the Web site www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.