Myles Walker Connelley, 28

Myles Walker Connelley, 28, passed away peacefully at Kalispell Regional Medical Center on April 21, 2010. He was born April 16, 1982, in Whitefish to Terrie Truax and Dave Farris. Through the course of his life, he endured 40 surgeries and countless hospitalizations at Children s Orthopedic Hospital in Seattle, Shriner s Hospital for Children in Portland and Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, as well as Kalispell Regional Medical Center and North Valley Hospital. Although Myles was dealt a very difficult hand in life, he lived it as well or better than anyone that could be imagined. In spite of the difficulties he faced every day, he was a continual example of strength and endurance while keeping a sense of humor, patience and lightheartedness. Myles enjoyed life. He loved to laugh and make others laugh with him. Some of his favorite times were spent taking car rides through the back roads with people who could share his appreciation for the simple things in life. He never stopped loving the people around him and giving them memories full of fun times. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Charles Truax, of Whitefish; and faithful service/companion dog Forrest. He is survived by his mother, Terrie Connelley, of Whitefish; father, Mike Connelley, of Eureka; sister, Haylie Koslowsky and husband Stuart of Winnipeg, Manitoba; grandmother, Margaret Truax, of Whitefish; aunt, Becky Truax, of Finland; uncle, Patrick Kelly, of Whitefish; and many more family and friends. A celebration of Myles life was held April 26, 2010, in Whitefish.