Joe Daniel Gamma, 52

Joe Daniel Gamma, 52, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010, at Hidden Meadows Ranch near Ashley Lake.

Joe was born on Jan. 2, 1958, in Kalispell, to Frank and Hazel (Akrill) Gamma. He was raised at the homestead on Ashley Lake. He attended Marion Grade School, then graduated from Flathead High School.

He married Dianne Enge on Feb. 17, 1984, at Ashley Lake.

Joe spent many years in the oil fields, logging, ranching and doing sawmill work. Being very self-sufficient, Joe could fix anything, which he truly enjoyed. Joe made his ranch available for military practice games and numerous other contributions.

His hobbies included airplanes, machine work and being with his family, even if it was through the telephone calls.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Hazel Gamma.

He is survived by his wife, Dianne (Enge) Gamma; children, Ben, Danica and Alvin Young, and Mike and Jean; siblings, Sharon and Ernie Walker of Alaska, Doug and Mary Gamma of Ashley Lake, and Shirley Gamma of Corvallis; and grandchildren, Beth Young, Bowdrie Young and Brooklyn Young.

A celebration of Joe’s life will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 23, at the Flathead County Fairgrounds.

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