Kerry Lane

Kerry J. Lane
BELGRADE, Mont. - Kerry J. Lane, of Belgrade, formerly of Clancy, Montana, passed away on January 29, 2009, after suffering complications from a rare form of cancer.
He was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to William and Cheryl Lane on November 23, 1954. Upon graduating from high school in Pocatello, Idaho, he enlisted in the United States Air Force. He was medically retired and returned to Pocatello. As a private pilot, his passion for airplanes and flight sparked a lifelong vocation in the airline industry.
During his time with Western and Delta Airlines, he touched the lives of many with his kind and compassionate manner. From fellow employees, management and wayward travelers, all admired and respected his abilities on and off the job.
Kerry and his wife, Katie (Boettcher) were married on March 6, 1986, in Cannon Beach, Oregon. They had twins, Kelsey Nicole and Trevor Colin Lane, born on September 4, 1989, in Helena, Montana. Residing in Clancy, Montana, the Lane family of four began what would prove to be a very busy and exciting venture.
From soccer and baseball coach, to ballet recitals, Kerry was ever supportive of both his children. Boy Scouting played a big part in Kerry's life, as he accompanied Trevor on many camp-outs, albeit freezing weather and antiquated lodging.
In 2005, the family relocated to Belgrade, Montana, in order to follow Kerry's career.
As the twins' interests expanded and matured, so did Kerry's commitment and involvement in their activities. He never missed an opportunity to encourage them in their sporting, academic and theatrical performances. The pride he felt for his children never wavered, and was the highlight of his life.
Kerry, an avid sportsman with particular interests in hunting and fishing, spent much of his free time in the water and woods of Idaho and Montana. Other hobbies he enjoyed were woodworking and drawing, always with a keen eye for perfection. Kerry's endless supply of quick wit and humor entertained all who shared time with him.
Kerry is survived by his wife, Katie Lane, of Belgrade, Montana; his two children, Kelsey Lane, of the University of Montana, and Trevor Lane, of Montana State University; his parents, Bill and Cheryl Lane of Pocatello, Idaho; father-in-law, John Boettcher of Clancy, Montana; siblings, Mark Lane and family of Blackfoot, Idaho, Leslie Freeman and family of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Shelly Yee and family of Portland, Oregon. Kerry also treasured his many close relatives in South Carolina, Colorado and Connecticut.
It is difficult to articulate how many lives Kerry has touched; his amiable manner drew and comforted acquaintances, kind and caring medical staff and loved ones alike.
A memorial service and burial will be held Saturday, February 7 at 10 a.m. at St. Peter's Episcopal Cathedral, 511 N. Park Ave., Helena, Montana. A reception will follow at St. Peter's.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to organizations of the donor's choice that best personify Kerry's character, or the Billings Clinic, P.O. Box 3700, Billings, Montana 59107, with specific emphasis toward the intensive care unit, dialysis center or occupational health rehabilitation.