Donald George Brown

Donald George Brown, 70, passed away from cancer Monday, Nov. 30 at The Heritage House in Kalispell after being ill for a short time.

He was born April 5, 1939 in Libby to Clarence and Lois (Driear) Brown.

He graduated from Libby High School in 1957 and served in the Army Reserves at Fort Leonardwood, Mo. for six months.

He was married to Marlys (Barr) Brown for 25 years, and they had three children together. Mr. Brown worked at J. Neils Lumber Co. for a short period before purchasing a dump truck and loader. He later sold them and bought a logging truck. Brown Heavy Hauling was established and he built a shop north on Highway 37 where he managed his business of hauling logs and moving heavy equipment.

His first marriage dissolved in 1984. He moved to Kalispell and later married Betty Schneider. They purchased Central School and built the Pro Clean Carwash. Mr. Brown had several ventures during this time including driving truck for Roger Claridge. His wife passed away November 1998.

He moved back to Libby and established a paving business which he ran for several years. Three years ago he bought Happy’s Inn, and he and Maxine Domgard have managed the busines while remodeling it.

Mr. Brown is survived by his special friend and partner, Maxine Domgard; son James Brown and wife Terrie of Moses Lake, Wash.; son Ron Brown of Dundee, Ore.; daughter Judy Mavis and husband Dennis of Hungry Horse; brother Robert Brown of Kalispell; three grandchildren Cory McReynolds of Columbia Falls and Shannon McReynolds and Melissa McReynolds of Kalispell; and stepchildren Sam Schneider of Soap Lake, Wash.; Linda Blankenship and Penny Scott of Great Falls; and Gail Decker of Kalispell. He is also survived by Faith Brewer, Neil and Karen Brewer, Bill and Phyllis Lynch, Glen and Pat Koski, Jack and Beth Lynch, all of Kalispell, and his many great friends in the Libby and Kalispell areas.

Mr. Brown’s wishes were to be cremated. A “celebration of his life” will be held Friday, Dec. 4 at noon at the Kalispell Moose Lodge.

Friends are welcome to offer condolences and share memories online at the www.buffalohillfh.com .

Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is handling arrangements.