Richard L. 'Dick' Barron, 78

Richard L. “Dick” Barron, 78, passed away in the presence of his loving family on April 16, 2016, due to complications following surgery.

Dick was born June 14, 1937 in Spokane, Washington, to Leonard W. and Betty C. Barron. Dick grew up in Spokane and graduated from Central Valley High School.

Upon graduation he enlisted in the Naval Reserve and served 10 years. During that time, he worked as a roo?ng/general contractor.

In 1964 Dick met and married the “apple of his eye,” Nancy C. Poston. Dick and Nancy just celebrated 52 years of marriage on April 11. They had ?ve children, which they supported with love, time and attention to their different endeavors, interests and activities. In addition, Dick was involved with many organizations, including the Kalispell Youth Softball Association, 4-H, the Lion’s Club and Jaycees. He also dedicated a number of years as the local and state chairman of Duck’s Unlimited. Dick worked for the state of Montana for 26 years, retiring in 1998.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, Len and Betty Barron; in-laws Howard and Mabel Poston; and his daughter, Theresa Kinniburgh. Dick is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughter, Paula DeWit; sons Bruce and Cindy and Mark and Cammi Barron; daughter, Andrea and Wai Choi Barron; eleven grandchildren, Kelsey and Kayla DeWit, Rachael and Randall Barron, Ryan, Janae and Luke Barron, Patrick, Paul and Peter Kinniburgh, and Keanu Ng; and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by brothers Lonnie and Steve Barron.

Services for Dick will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, April 21, 2016, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home, with the Reverend Art Crane officiating.

A visitation will be held on Thursday one hour prior to the service.

Memorials or donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Shriners Children’s Hospital, or the charity of choice.

To send a note of condolence to the family please visit www.buffalohillfh.com.

Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.