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1961
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2024
Dan Hodges Obituary
Dan Lee Hodges, a talented artist with a gentle heart, passed away on November 8, 2024 at his home in Bigfork.
Dan was born September 14,1961 in Helena, Montana and soon thereafter became the adoptive son of Lee and Lorraine Hodges (Rocks) of Joplin, Montana.
Dan grew up on the family farm, along with his adopted sister, Starla. By age 3, Dan's artistic abilities were already blossoming. The young farm boy drew some attention early on with his illustrations of Batman and Spider man "catching thieves just like flies!"
Dan graduated from Joplin High School in 1979, then went on to college at the Colorado Institute of Art in Denver for 2 years before returning to Montana to live in Bigfork.
His passion for artistic expression eventually led to the creation of his business, Hodges Striping, which specialized in custom business signage and automotive graphic design.
Preceding Dan in death are parents Lee Hodges and Lorraine Hodges; uncle, Wesley Hodges; grandparents, Frank and Leora Hodges; grandparents, Julius and Laura Rocks; and numerous cousins.
Dan is survived by sister, Starla Hodges; stepmother, Lorraine M. Hodges; aunt, Delores Humphreys; nephew, Andrew Atcheson; nieces Alissa and Adrianna Atcheson (and children);significant other, Kimberly Macatee; stepdaughter, Brittany (and children).
Dan's cremated remains will be laid to rest, alongside other family members, near the family farm in Joplin, with services to be held at a later date.
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