Dr. William "Bill" Stanley Kmon, 75, of Bozeman, Montana, passed away on December 17th, 2021.

Bill passed away after a short but courageous battle against bile duct cancer. Just like he dealt with all experiences in life, Bill managed his illness with strength and grace, and wanted to spend as much time as possible with his loved ones and fishing and outside. On his final evening, he was surrounded by his family and his best friends of 45 years.

Bill was born in Ware, MA to Helen and Stanley Kmon. He developed his love of nature during his youth, hunting, fishing and hiking in the Quabbin Reservoir and the forests of western Massachusetts. He attended St. Michael's College, and then Georgetown University Dental School and graduated at the top of his class at both. While at Georgetown he met the love of his life and best friend, Judith (Judy) Anne Wyckoff. They were introduced through mutual friends, and were married six months later. He entered the Public Health Service in 1970 and was stationed at Staten Island, NY. In 1971, the Public Health Service transferred him to Brigham City, UT where he served as a dentist in the Navajo Schools. In 1972 the first of their 3 children were born. In 1974 they moved to the Upper Valley in NH and opened up a dental practice in Lebanon, NH where he treated patients for the next 40 plus years. He committed to providing the highest quality care to his patients, and even if they could not afford to pay their dental bills, he found a way to ensure they got the care they needed. Bill and Judy were involved in the Lebanon and Enfield communities - he served on the Rotary Club, St. Helena's leadership council, and Enfield's planning board. In 2011, they retired to Montana to be near their 3 children.

His family was of the utmost importance to him and he loved them wholeheartedly. He instilled a passion for the outdoors, community, hard work, curiosity in others, and family within his children. In addition to Judy and his children, Deborah Kmon Davidson (Gray), Matthew Kmon (Sarah) and Michael Kmon (Jacquie), and grandchildren, Lucia and Rosemary Davidson, Joseph and Aubrey Kmon. Also, he is survived by his extended family and the decades long friendships he considered family.

Bill's family will hold a small celebration of life in the Spring. In lieu of flowers, please send a memorial donation to the Center for Large Landscape Conservation (www.largelandscapes.org) or the Gallatin Valley Land Trust (www.gvlt.org).

Arrangements are in the care of Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service. www.dokkennelson.com

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Published by Bozeman Daily Chronicle on Dec. 29, 2021.

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Chris Spencer

April 28, 2022

Bill was my friend and dentist for many years. He once told me that he thought of his patients as friends and that he hoped that they felt the same way about him.(He told me this as he chastised me for not calling him at home on the weekend when I had broken a tooth). Well I believe they did think of him as a friend. A nicer, kinder person I have never met. I was sad when he retired and I hope he enjoyed every second of retirement that he had. I know that his family was everything to him.I just wish he could have had more time.He will be missed.

Susan Borotz

March 1, 2022

I was a long time patient of Bill's in Lebanon. I always felt that he cared about me and my family. He was a very nice person.

Don Corno

January 28, 2022

Bill was a truly a good man.. He cared for his family and community. He Started out in a little building in Lebanon NH and built One Court Street. He cared for his mother and built her a house on Shaker Hill in Enfield NH. Our kids went to school with his kids and we are truly saddened that his retirement did not last as long as it should have

Debi Place

January 19, 2022

Dear Judy Deborah, Matthew, Michael and families.
I was very sad to hear of Bill's passing. I have so many wonderful memories of being his assistant, and friend.
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
My very best to all of you.
Love,
Debi Place

Jim Martel

January 16, 2022

Bill was my dentist, neighbor, confidant, and long time friend. We enjoyed fishing, cross country skiing and discussions about finances, politics and religion. I recall several discussions about the wisdom of investing in Polish Oil, but that never went anywhere. I remember Bill insisting that we "hug the shore" when fishing in the Connecticut Lakes. We have fond memories of cross-country skiing with Bill and the rest of the Kmon family. We will miss him but he will always be there in our memories.

John & Marie Matyka

January 6, 2022

To Judy and the Kmon Family.. We were so sad to hear of the loss of Bill.. We started coming to his office in 1981, until he left for MT.. You could always see the love he always had for his children and his wife, as well as the kindness he always showed to others.. Marie and I were sad when he left for Montana, but happy that he could retire, and enjoy a less hectic life with his wife and children close by.. I will remember him always, in my prayers.. May god bless you all and help you in your time of grief..

Arlene Marsh

December 31, 2021

To the Family of Dr. Kmon
So sorry for your great loss. Dr. Kmon put the word "Dentist" in my life. I had a great fear of Dentists from previous years , and had not been to one is many many years. Eventually I went to Dr. Kmon upon someones recommendation. He was a great dentist and knew how to put me at ease. He was a genuine gentleman, a soft spoken, gentle, and kind Dentist, and no one has ever been able to match his expertise or personality. My thoughts and prayers to the family of D. Kmon

Rob Waterman

December 31, 2021

So very sorry to hear of your loss. Bill was not only my dentist for years but a close friend of mine and my family. My thoughts and prayers to the entire Kmon family.

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