Lee Longfield, 51

Lee Longfield passed away Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at his home in Columbia Falls, of a massive heart attack. He was born Oct. 2, 1958, in Salmon, Idaho, to Alvia Lee and Mary Longfield. Lee graduated from Columbia Falls High School in 1976. He graduated from the University of Reno, Nev., in 1981. In 1982, he returned to Columbia Falls. Lee and his brother Paul bought the Paul Bunyan Bar. In 1984, he married Brenda Felstet and started their family. In 1985, they were blessed with their daughter Meagann and, in 1989, their son Matthew. Lee fulfilled his dream of becoming a groomer on Big Mountain where he was approaching his 25th year. He was an avid skier and called the mountain his second home! During the summer he worked at Whitefish Golf Course. He enjoyed golfing with his friends and son in his free time. Lee always enjoyed watching sports and doing play-by-play with Matthew, whether together or on the phone. Lee s greatest joy in life was his children. Lee was preceded in death by his father, Lee; and his brother, Tom. He is survived by his daughter, Meagann; son, Matthew; mother, Mary; brother, Paul, and his wife, Shawn Longfield, and their children, Dalin and Terryl and her husband, Kelly Johnson; nephews, Micheal Longfield, and Todd and wife Shannon Longfield; several other nieces and nephews; and many golf and skiing buddies. We now know Daddy, you are grooming the ultimate ski slope. Rest with all our love. There will be a celebration of his life and luncheon at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, at the Eagles in Columbia Falls.