Geoffrey Richard Caldbeck, 33

Geoffrey Richard Caldbeck, 33, passed away from a snowmobiling avalanche on Jan. 23, 2016, at Swede Creek, Montana.

Geoffrey was born June 25, 1982, in Whitefish. He was raised in the Flathead Valley and was a high school graduate. He married Tanya Jarriel at his yurt hut on the state lands forest at Upper Whitefish Lake. They had been married 3 3/4 years. Geoffrey began working with his dad at 6 years old doing general mechanic work and mowing lawns. He continued on to become general manager of the business as a mechanic and a guide for their many assorted businesses. Geoffrey loved snowmobiling, motorcycling, boating, hiking, doing all this with friends and  family, especially his daughter, Luxann.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Gayann Caldbeck, grandparents Richard and Doris Hulbert, Phyllis Caldbeck, and uncle Geoffrey Scott Caldbeck.

Geoffrey is survived by his wife, Tanya, of Kalispell; father Ron Caldbeck of Kalispell, children Luxann, Trina Marie and Piper Beau; grandfather Ron Caldbeck of Big Arm, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of Geoffrey’s life will be held after his twins are born in approximately one month. Friends are encouraged to visit www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.