Richard Louis Groves, 56

Richard Louis Groves, 56, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2013, of pancreatic cancer at his home in Kalispell.

Richard was born Feb. 10, 1957, in Polson.

Private family graveside services were held at Bigfork Community Cemetery.

Celebration of life services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Whitefish Stage Road.

Richard is survived by his wife, Diane (Masciullo) Groves; parents, Don and Alice Groves; children, Josh Groves and Jessie Hanson; five stepchildren, Lorretta, Dan, Todd, Chris and Shelby; and 11 grandchildren.

Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.