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Lance Mckinnon Obituary

Lance Jacob McKinnon

Lance Jacob McKinnon, 46 of Billings Montana died Dec. 2021. He was born August 10, 1975, in Billings Montana, His Parents Glen and Karen McKinnon were married in June 1985. He was the only son of their four children. Lance graduated from Jefferson High School in Boulder MT in 1993 and, MSU Billings 2009 with an Automotive Technology Degree.

His hobbies included Fishing hunting, snowmobiling, racing and building stuff for friends. Lance was preceded in death by his Grandparents Arden and Beatrice McKinnon and Cousin Erik McKinnon. He leaves behind his parents Glen and Karen McKinnon of Helena; Sister Jennifer Fehr of Helena; Sister, Kim Gililland (Sean) of Billings; Sister Kelley Gililland of Billings; Nephew, Alex Fehr of Helena, Nephew, Zeke Feist of Billings; Uncles Gary, Loren & Darrel McKinnon of Westby, and last but not least, his precious fur-babies Crown & Royal, Billings.

Please join us in a Celebration of Life on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2021. Come say your private goodbyes at 10:00am and the Celebration of Life to start at 1:00pm with reception to follow. Smith's West Funeral Chapel located at 304 34th St West Billings MT 59102.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Walleyes Unlimited.

Published by Billings Gazette on Dec. 21, 2021.

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Jason Green

December 23, 2021

Glen and Karen and Jen,
I am so sorry to hear this. Lance was such a spark plug whenever he entered a room. Always a Smile. Definitely gonna miss him!

Mike & Rhonda Hofmann

December 23, 2021

So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Robin Grinsteiner

December 21, 2021

Dear Karen-
Please know I am holding you and your family in prayer in this incredibly painful time. May God comfort and strengthen you all, now and in the days to come.

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