Michael J. Stocklin, 74

Michael J. Stocklin, 74, a much-loved father, mentor and friend, has passed away today Jan.13, 2018, in Twin Falls, Idaho.

He was an amazing man with a story so long it would fill this whole newspaper with some of the situations he found himself in. From such humble beginnings in small town Havre, no one could have expected him to succeed in the careers he had chose. His love of movies and jazz had sparked his long career in entertainment and broadcasting. He did it all, from hosting his own television programs, a news anchor, a concert promoter, an author, and a quick run in politics. He had countless other endeavors over time, everything from dealing with Mel Torme throwing a temper tantrum over an antique pistol to private dinners with Don Ho in Hawaii.

He was also an encyclopedia on baseball, and obscure Hollywood knowledge. Up until his death he enjoyed working with CSN Christian radio stations.

Mike is survived by his sister, Nikki and Paul Westergard and niece Amy Westergard, of Arizona; brother, John and Lou Ann Harris, of Montana; sister, Sally Harris, of California; son, Tim and Andrea Stocklin, of Montana; and grandchildren, Parker and Peyton Stocklin, of Montana; plus countless friends and coworkers.

He lived a full life, filled with love, kindness, success and failures. No matter what, he was always there for his family.

“We will miss you, Dad! And congratulations on your final promotion. We love you.”