John McRell Biggs, 88

John McRell Biggs, 88, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023, in Kalispell.

John was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Princeton University in June of 1956, with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. He went on to attend Naval Aviation Flight school in Pensacola, Florida.

After leaving the Navy, John had several careers: engineering, sales, real estate development and several business enterprises.

He loved baseball, aviation and nature. He had a strong musical appreciation and talent.

He lived in California from 1958- 1983; Idaho from 1984- 1990; and Hawaii from 1990- 20000.

He eventually retired in the Northwest United States spending the latter part of his life in Idaho and then Montana until his passing.

John is predeceased by his father, Burnard Biggs, and his mother, Ruth Biggs.

Survived by his son, Rod Kovell and his wife Tracey; his grandson, Alex Kovell; his sister, Jacqueline Churchill; and nephews, Todd and Clay Churchill, and their families.

John had an intense spirit and will be remembered by friends and family as the person who always lived life on his terms.