Leland Lloyd Hall, 75
Leland Lloyd Hall, 75, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2009, at Lake View Care Center in Bigfork. Lee was born on March 22, 1933, in Great Falls, to Lloyd Snow and Sylvia Mae Hall. He was the 12th child of a family of eight brothers and seven sisters.
As a young man, Lee lived in Great Falls where he worked on the family hog farm, and later worked for Al Clack's Billboard/Sign business.
Lee married Donna Moore; they moved to Bigfork, where they began their family of one daughter and two sons. They later divorced.
He worked various jobs throughout his life. One of his favorite jobs was when he worked for the Yellowstone Boys Ranch at the Gordon Ranch in the Swan Valley with his family at his side.
His passions were fishing, hunting and spending time with his family at the family cabin on the Smith River. He was a true Montana man. Lee was rich in friends and family. He cared about the well-being of those around him, whether he knew them or not.
Two years ago, Lee lost his good friend and love Molly Strong. The two of them had enjoyed many good times together. When Molly passed away, a bit of Lee went with her.
Lee loved his children and grandchildren, and had instilled in them the love of fishing and of the great outdoors.
Lee is survived by his three children, daughter, Pam Christensen of Alaska, son, Lloyd Hall and his wife, Rita, of Bigfork, and son, Wes Hall, of Bigfork; grandchildren, Robbie, Rengae and Tatum Christensen, all of Alaska, Peter Hall and Mary Hall, both of Bigfork, and Shilo Hall and Brittany Hall, both of Bigfork; brothers, Donny, John Wesley, Bobby and George Hall; sister, Shirley Dashner; numerous nieces and nephews; and many good friends.
Lee was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Sylvia Hall; brothers, Vernon, Sonny and Billy Hall; and sisters, Francis Divens, Dorothy Wright, Margie Garrick, Hazel Erwin, Loretta Jacobs and Bernice Harms.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, at Crossroads Christian Fellowship in Bigfork, with the Rev. Hal Curtiss officiating. A reception will be after the service.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Hooked on Fishing at FWP R1 Angler Education; make checks to Martha Abbrecia c/o FWP, 490 N. Meridian Road, Kalispell, MT 59901; or the Bigfork Relay for Life, at Bigfork Relay for Life, 3550 Mullan Road, Suite 105, Missoula, MT 59808. Please include Lee Hall's name on donations; or a charity of the donor's choice.
To leave condolences, please visit the Web site, www.buffalohillfh.com. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.