Phyllis Eileen (Heggie) Valentino, 74

| January 26, 2020 4:00 AM

Phyllis Eileen (Heggie) Valentino, 74, of Bigfork, was born on Jan. 26, 1945, and passed away on Jan. 19, 2020.

After 50-plus years as a public schools teacher here on earth, Phyllis has been assigned to that big classroom in heaven where she will continue to teach and guide students who need individual help.

A celebration of life will be held for her at Scottibelli’s Restaurant from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 1.

Persons wishing to make a donation in her memory, please choose between the Bigfork School District and the Oncology Department at Kalispell Regional Medical Center.

Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for the family.