Howard Michael Trainer, 51

Howard Michael Trainer, 51, of Kalispell passed away on Sept. 27, 2022 in Somers with his family by his side.

Howard was born on Aug. 11, 1971, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Verne Trainer and Carol Thingstad. Howard was raised in the Flathead Valley and attended and graduated from Flathead High School. He then went on to work at various jobs throughout the valley; he was a cook, a mason at Heritage Hearths, he owned a lawn care business, and he was a jack-of-all- trades. Howard was fueled by passion and persevered in everything that he did from his hobbies to work.

Howard was preceded in death by his father, Verne Trainer; mother, Carol Thingstad; brother, Kirk Trainer; grandparents, Viola Sundgren, Irwin Thingstad, William Trainer and Edna Shafer; and his niece, Katie Trainer. He is survived by his childre, Heather Soapes, Jaimie Trainer and Jessica Trainer; his granddaughter, Peyton Mantel; siblings, John Trainer and (Ashley Trainer), Rosalie Johnston and (Mark Johnston), Jeff Trainer and (Allison Trainer), Daniel Trainer and (Denise Trainer); and nieces, Samantha Wittlake and Whitney Madel. Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.

A celebration of life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 15 at Christ Episcopal Church, 215 3rd Avenue East, Kalispell, MT.

Friends are encouraged to visit the website www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolence for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.