Michael Annuel King, 69

Michael Annuel King, 69, passed away Aug. 5, 2015, from complications of COPD in Kalispell.

Michael was born Dec. 22, 1945, in Modesto, California, and was raised in Martin, South Dakota.

He had been a business owner and inventor.

Michael had been married to Elizabeth Bailey for the last 28 years.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents, Frances Johnson King and Darrell King, and two brothers, Darrell and Robert King.

Michael is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Bailey King; daughter, Linda and Terry Pickinpaugh and stepsons, Scott Bailey and Mark and Karen Bailey; brother, Thomas King, and sister, Linda Walker; three grandchildren, Astaysha (Pickinpaugh) and husband Logan Hewitt, Aaron and Alyssa Pickinpaugh.

The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Humane Society or Flathead Animal Shelter. Friends are encouraged to visit the website www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family.

A celebration of life will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home.

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