Floyd Harvey Kile, 83

Floyd Harvey Kile passed on Jan. 23, 2012, of natural causes, at his home in Columbia Falls, where he resided with his constant and faithful companion, Freckles.

 He was the eldest son of Elmer Floyd Kile and Beulah Alwilda (Boggs) Kile. Floyd attended schools in Idaho, Montana and Maryland.

He was also schooled in watch repair. His love for watches and clocks carried with him through life. From that passion emerged many grandfather clocks.

He was a veteran of the Korean War where he served with patriotic pride in 1951 and ‘52. His decorations include expert rifleman, Korean service medal, and three battle stars.

He was honorably discharged August 1956.

He worked a short time at Stoltz Lumber and a period of time on the Hungry Horse Dam. He labored 33 years at Anaconda Aluminum Company as a well- liked and respected supervisor.

Floyd married Orvalyn Jeanne (Lynn) Jensen Feb. 5, 1953, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Their marriage blessed them with four children, Marsha Mae, Edwin Eugene, Phyllis Ann and Carol Fay. They were divorced in 1962. In 1969 he married Gladys Virginia Carter in Columbia Falls. Gladys passed away on July 14, 1985. On Nov. 1, 1986, he married Gladys Marie “Marie” Hill in Coeur d'Alene. Marie passed away at their home in Columbia Falls on April 14, 1999.

Floyd was known to most for his intense love for “our Father in Heaven,” his fierce and protecting love for his children and grandchildren, his woodworking, extensive genealogy, and his yard work and gardening. He so enjoyed his horses and was looking forward to a new colt this summer. His beloved Freckles put a smile on his face that blessed Floyd’s children. Floyd and Freckles were inseparable.

Floyd was a pioneer father who fought for and raised his children as a single parent in an era when that was unheard of. He's viewed by his children as a man of morals, principles, patriotism, steadfastness, and someone who set the standard high. He was a firm believer in hard work, charity of heart, and standing for your beliefs. His children are grateful for those things. He was blessed with a full quiver (offspring) on both sides who cared for and loved him very much.

“Lo, children are a heritage from the Lord: And the fruit of the womb is his reward.” — Psalm 123

 He was preceded in death by his father Elmer and mother Beulah; a brother, Benny Roger Kile; two sisters, Hazel Marie Ramsey and Alyce Arlene Wallace; three wives, Orvalynn, Gladys and Marie; grandson, Michael Joseph “Joe” Reid; and great-grandchildren, Conner Michael Roberts and Tucker James Peterson.

Surviving are his children, Marsha Mae Kile and husband Doug Lukenbill of Evergreen, Edwin Eugene Kile and wife Diana of Columbia Falls, Phyllis Ann Rowe and husband Sam of Kalispell, and Carol Fay Nicholson and spouse Allen “Al” of Columbia Falls; grandchildren, Zacariah Reid and wife Kim Ganges of Whitefish, Joe’s wife Billy Jean Reid of Aurora, Minn., Trinity Irene Reid of Columbia Falls, Marsha Ranae “Ranae” Peterson and husband Jeff of Columbia Falls, Katie Marie Furlong and Josh Curtain of Kalispell, Josie Deann Peak and husband Jarrell of Forest Falls, Calif., Tara Jean Rieger and husband Vincent of Kalispell, Kayla Kile of Kalispell, Benjamin Floyd “Ben” Kile of Columbia Falls, Ryan Jay Rowe and wife Kara of Medical Lake Wash., Danielle Rodgers and husband Brian of Columbia Falls, Jesse Allen Nicholson and wife Abby of Libby, and Cody Stanton Nicholson and Casey Webb of Columbia Falls; great-grandchildren, Annika, Aidan, Shonn, Emily, Cameron, Hunter, Jeffry, Kayden, Allen, Maddy, Moses, and Emery, Sydney, Taylor, Kali, Bodie, Taylor Jesse, Eric, Isaac, and Blake; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the First Baptist Church of Whitefish. Inurnment will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday at Woodlawn Cemetery in Columbia Falls.

You are invited to visit www.columbiamortury.com to offer condolences, share memories and view Floyd’s tribute wall. Arrangements are entrusted to Columbia Mortuary.