Joseph Franklin Sias, 94

Beloved husband, father and grandfather Joe Sias passed away at his home in Kalispell on Dec. 8,  2011, exactly three weeks after the passing of his sweetheart of 73 years, Edna.

Joe was born on June 27, 1917, in Polson to M.I. and Della Sias.

He married Edna Mae Woods on Oct. 13, 1938, in Thompson Falls and they were blessed with three children, Russell Sias and wife Susan (Stagg) of Arizona, Barbara Levitt and husband Daryl Levitt of Kalispell, and Betty Phelps of Aurora, Colo.; and 11 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; six of his seven siblings; and two precious granddaughters, Skye Sias and Libby Wallace.

Joe will be remembered by his family as a man of many talents with gentle strength, wisdom, integrity, generosity and fun. He loved his family deeply and was deeply loved by them.

Visitation will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 12 at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. Private family burial will follow.

Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family. To send condolences to the family please go to www.buffalohillfh.com.