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1944
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2025
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Francis Welch Obituary
Butch worked in Kalispell and Missoula. He worked for the Sholey Corp. out of Missoula and was an over-the-road truck driver trucking mostly to Alaska. Butch had a great sense of humor. He enjoyed NASCAR, fishing and hunting. He was a member of the Flathead Free Trappers and the NW Montana Arms Collectors Association. On September 27, 1996 he married Irene LaGeose; they resided in Hobson for 20 years.
Butch is survived by his wife, Irene; sisters, Myra Beegle of Lawton, OK and Melody Johnson of Kankakee, IL; stepdaughter, Linda Dickerson of Justin, TX; stepson, Samuel LaGeose of Kalispell, MT; grandsons, Douglas and David McAllister; great-grandchildren, Zayden, Aubrey and Sadie; and his dog, Molly. He is preceded in death by his parents and numerous relatives.
A memorial gathering will be held at the Hobson Senior Center, Hobson, MT, Saturday, August, 9th, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Arrangements are under the care of Creel Funeral Home. Butch's family and friends can share memories and condolences at www.creelfuneralhome.com
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John & Laurie King
June 27, 2025
Butch was a wonderful guy and a good friend and will be dearly missed. He was compassionate and true to his word. He always had a great story to tell. Most would make you laugh. We know he is telling stories on the other side now. RIP Butch. We love you.
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