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Eugene Keith 'Swede' Buck, 70

| August 1, 2011 10:00 PM

Eugene Keith “Swede” Buck, 70, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011, at his Columbia Falls home after a long illness.   

Swede was born Oct. 27, 1940, in Aiken, Minn. He was raised in McGrath, Minn. He served in the military and was stationed in Germany. Swede had worked for Canyon Logging and Plum Creek Lumber during his working life. Swede loved playing keno and being with family and friends. His biggest joy was his eight grandchildren, especially Mackenzie and Kayci.

Swede was preceded in death by his parents, Dale and Francis Buck; and sisters, Linda Buck and Wilda Nielsen. 

Swede is survived by his children, Keith Buck of Greer, S.C., and Diane Knutson of Kalispell; brothers and sisters, Judy and Leo Brenny, Sharon Thomasen, Barb Englert, and Jim and Gary Buck; grandchildren, Lane and Mackenzie Knutson of Kalispell, R.J., Bridger, Jeff, and Justin Beach of Kalispell, and Kerrick and Kayci Buck of Greer, S.C.; and great-grandchildren, Dayton, Kaiden, Gavin, Tayvin, and Lyric Beach. 

A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 3, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home.  Friends are encouraged to visit www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolence for the family.  Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.