Lee Richard Curtis, 82

Lee Richard Curtis, 82, passed away Dec. 30, 2011, at his home in Columbia Falls.

Lee was born in Helena and graduated from Whitefish High School. Lee married June Porter.

He worked 20 years for Great Northern Railroad and spent most of his working career at Anaconda Aluminum. He enjoyed his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Lee is survived by his wife of 63 years, June; daughters, Jan Keltner and Jo Ohs; son, Rich Curtis and wife Lynnette; grandsons, Torey Keltner and wife Gretchen, Ashley Keltner and wife Ann, Shelby Keltner and wife Jennifer, Jason Ohs and wife Melissa; and six great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Lee's life will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Columbia Mortuary.