Michael Lloyd Lightner

Michael Lightner Obituary

SHELBY - Michael Lloyd Lightner, 54, of Conrad and Shelby, died of natural causes Tuesday at Marias Care Center in Shelby.
Visitation is 1 to 8 p.m. Monday at Whitted Funeral Chapel. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday at at Lakeview Cemetery in Valier.
Survivors include his guardian, Shauna (Jim) Ellefsen and her children, Brandi and Courtney; his mother, Willa Lightner of Washington; a sister, Donna (Roger) Soviskov of British Columbia; an aunt, Sandra Tracy of Burley, Idaho; an uncle, Jack Rowekamp of Conrad; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Lightner; grandparents Lloyd and Wanda Lightner; aunts Grace Rowekamp and Pasty Lightner; and uncles Don Tracy and Mark Rowekamp.
Mike was born March 28, 1956 in Valier to Donald and Willa (Cleveland) Lightner. He grew up there and in the Conrad area and attended Meadowlark School of Special Education. He participated in Special Olympics, where bowling was his favorite sport, and enjoyed many of the group's outings with his friends. In 2008, he moved to the Marias Care Center where he settled right in and made many new friends.
Mike loved spending time with his Grandma Wanda, whom he truly treasured and loved. Mike enjoyed collecting John Deere tractors, watching and collecting construction equipment, reading his airplane magazines and was avid Denver Broncos fan.
The family suggests memorials be sent to the Marias Care Center or Conrad Special Olympics.
Condolences may be posted online at www.whittedfuneralchapel.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.

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Published by Great Falls Tribune on Sep. 26, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Lightner

12 Entries

Dawney Harvey

October 22, 2010

Micheal or Uncle Mike as we knew him was very special to us. He will alsways be in our hearts and prayers. We are all better people to have known him, Uncle Mike touched our lives. He loved coming to visit us in Washington and then again in B.C. where he loved watching Canadian T.V, Your loving Nieces, Nephew, and Great Nieces and Nephews. Dawney Harvey (McCurdy), Keith McCurdy, Joley Green( McCurdy) and K.C. McCurdy

Lois Lavergne

September 29, 2010

Our heart felt sympathy to the family.

Lois and Alvin Lavergne
Formerly from Conrad

Jim & Kim Baumann

September 28, 2010

What wonderful times we shared with Mike....taking him camping was fantastic, realizing that he did not know how to swim was kind of exciting for a few minutes and then when we moved in just down the street---how excited he was---but never would come on to the lawn until he was asked. His laugh and love for life was a fantastic gift to all that had the honor to know him.

Lightners

September 28, 2010

With sincere sympathy and prayers from the Ray Lightner Family. We did not know Michael well, but our thoughts are with his family and friends.

Mary Boettcher

September 27, 2010

I worked with Mike in the 1980s at PT Activities. I admired his love for his family, his enthusiasm for tractors, and his involvement in the community. I will remember him at the Orpheum Theater, the Conrad swimming pool, the Whoop-up parade, and just about anywhere people gathered. I'm glad I knew him.

marty murphy

September 27, 2010

mike was a great freind that iloved like my own brother, he never saw a bad thing in anyone that he ever met, he though i have been gone for 25 years i have never forgot mike, most off all he was a very dear friend, may u rest in peace bro, love u

Robyn Hofstad

September 27, 2010

Michael was an amazing person. He always made us laugh out on the playground in Conrad. He had a wonderful heart. His family is in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace Michael and thanks for the laughs!

Kristy Norman

September 27, 2010

I remember Michael's contagious laugh! - he could spread his happiness to others so easily. I have fond memories of him on the playground of Meadowlark school in Conrad growing up. My prayers and thoughts are with his family.

Tracy Huseby

September 27, 2010

I am so sorry to hear of Mike's passing. I have very fawn memories if him. He rode my bus and would have us all laughing. When we would go down Banka's hill on the bus he would shift his truck and go really fast. Mike always had a friendly smile and a hello to you. He will be missed. God Bless him and his family and Mike thanks for being you!!

September 27, 2010

I remember Michael as a very happy person open to friends. He is remembered to me in that way. Jean Lightner

David Clayton

September 26, 2010

To all of Michaels family my prayers are with you. I had the chance to work with Mike years ago and he was a blessing to me and my family.

Carol Strickland

September 26, 2010

Michael was always such a sweetheart. I worked with him in Conrad when I was just out of highschool. I have often thought of him over the years and will miss him.

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