Patrick Leon LaSalle, 70, left his cancer-ridden earthly body behind on Monday, Oct 2, 2006, and will receive his glorious heavenly body when he arrives in Paradise with Christ.
Pat was born in Havre on Dec. 14, 1935, while his family lived in the Bear Paw Mountains, to Patrick Joseph and Juanita Pearl (Clayborn) LaSalle. He spent some of his very young life there and attended the Shambo School.
The family also lived in Kalispell, Hamilton and Helena, and Elmira, Idaho, where he first started high school at Sandpoint. He later attended Helena High School and from there enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve from July 23, 1954, to July 11, 1956. He enlisted so that someone else might not be drafted and spent the Korean War in Tokorozawa, Japan with a maintenance unit. Pat also completed eight years with the Army Reserves in Helena.
Although he left Helena temporarily a couple of times in his adult life, he always maintained a home here and loved the wide open skies and the sunshine the valley had to offer. Prior to enlisting, he worked at Foley's Mill and Carl Anderson's Auto dealership. After his tour of duty, he was employed by the Mountain Bell Telephone Co. until 1973. He traveled throughout the state putting in dial phones and worked throughout the State Capitol Complex and was often requested there for his excellent service.
After leaving the telephone company, he and his wife, Sandi, began LaSalle Construction and Supply at the gravel pit on Custer and North Montana from 1978 to 1989. After they lost their lease on that site, he worked for Alamon Telephone Co. of Kalispell and traveled extensively in Utah, Idaho, Colorado, California and Montana. In order to travel with him, Sandi home- schooled their youngest daughter. When the work and travel became too difficult, they purchased the Demersville School south of Kalispell in 1992 and remodeled it into a bed and breakfast, operating two seasons and then converting it into a fourplex that they sold in 1995. They also remodeled their place in Littlefield, Ariz., which they had for nine years before selling it this spring, another house in Kalispell and their cabin on York Road.
Pat and Sandra Fay Borup Mills were married Oct 11, 1974, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Prior to that, he was married to Mazie Atkins and Clarette Tafolla. Theirs was a "his, hers and ours" family - as well as foster children, a Japanese exchange student and some who just wanted to be part of their special family.
Pat was a high energy guy who worked and played hard. For many years he was involved in bowling at Capital City Bowl - both as a league player and a sponsor. He supported and played fast-pitch softball with several teams for many years - playing third base and then pitching until he was 50. His team won state championships twice and went to regionals in Portland once.
He also was a good stream fisherman and could hold his own on the golf course. When he became unable to be so active and they were in Arizona for the winter, he liked to travel the state and to play bingo in nearby Mesquite, Nev.
His family and those he worked with and played sports with affectionately called him "Patty." He had his share of fans during his early adult years when he played guitar and sang with the Nighthawks at the Niteowl and with the Bob-N-Aires. Pat also was active in the Last Chance Stampede and many a parade had one of his vehicles or horses in the lineup. He and his partners had a packstring and took "dudes" into the Bob Marshall Wilderness for many years. All of these interests made good material for the stories he liked to tell. Of all the things he liked to do, Pat really loved to make people laugh.
Pat did not belong to a local congregation, but he loved the Lord and knew Jesus Christ as his personal savior. He spent many hours studying his Bible, had informal Bible studies with friends and family and there are several souls sealed for heaven through his witness.
As a cherished husband, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, etc, Pat will be so very missed - but his big heart and his charismatic personality will leave all with precious memories.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sandi; a son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Christine LaSalle of Granada Hills, Calif.; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Tom Kane, Candi and Steve Mullenbach; and daughter, Tina Whitaker, all of Helena; and daughter and son-in-law, Suzi and Matthew Jackson of Mesa, Ariz. His is also survived by his 12 grandchildren, of whom he was so proud: Fallon Kane Mindt, Travis and Martin Whitaker, Cassie Mullenbach Danaher, Rory Kane, Cheyenne Skye LaSalle, Garet and Peyton Walker (Whitaker), Tyler Mullenbach, Avery Jackson and Dalen and Tanner LaSalle; and greatgrandchildren: Jaxton Whitaker and Madi Danaher. Pat's five sisters, who all survive him are: Edwina Jenkins of Medford, Ore.; Carol Wilks of Vancouver, Wash.; Judy Pierce of Farmersville, Texas; Rita Anderson of Corvallis, Ore; and Bonnie Stevens of Helena.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Fortress of Joy Church on McHugh Lane and Faw Road with internment to follow at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison. Military graveside honors will be presented by the Lewis and Clark Veterans Council. The reception will immediately follow at the Fort Harrison Service Club. The family prefers that memorials in Pat's name be sent to the donor's choice.
Express condolences at http://www.legacy.com/HelenaIR/.
Published in the Helena Independent Record on 10/5/2006.
Pat was born in Havre on Dec. 14, 1935, while his family lived in the Bear Paw Mountains, to Patrick Joseph and Juanita Pearl (Clayborn) LaSalle. He spent some of his very young life there and attended the Shambo School.
The family also lived in Kalispell, Hamilton and Helena, and Elmira, Idaho, where he first started high school at Sandpoint. He later attended Helena High School and from there enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve from July 23, 1954, to July 11, 1956. He enlisted so that someone else might not be drafted and spent the Korean War in Tokorozawa, Japan with a maintenance unit. Pat also completed eight years with the Army Reserves in Helena.
Although he left Helena temporarily a couple of times in his adult life, he always maintained a home here and loved the wide open skies and the sunshine the valley had to offer. Prior to enlisting, he worked at Foley's Mill and Carl Anderson's Auto dealership. After his tour of duty, he was employed by the Mountain Bell Telephone Co. until 1973. He traveled throughout the state putting in dial phones and worked throughout the State Capitol Complex and was often requested there for his excellent service.
After leaving the telephone company, he and his wife, Sandi, began LaSalle Construction and Supply at the gravel pit on Custer and North Montana from 1978 to 1989. After they lost their lease on that site, he worked for Alamon Telephone Co. of Kalispell and traveled extensively in Utah, Idaho, Colorado, California and Montana. In order to travel with him, Sandi home- schooled their youngest daughter. When the work and travel became too difficult, they purchased the Demersville School south of Kalispell in 1992 and remodeled it into a bed and breakfast, operating two seasons and then converting it into a fourplex that they sold in 1995. They also remodeled their place in Littlefield, Ariz., which they had for nine years before selling it this spring, another house in Kalispell and their cabin on York Road.
Pat and Sandra Fay Borup Mills were married Oct 11, 1974, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Prior to that, he was married to Mazie Atkins and Clarette Tafolla. Theirs was a "his, hers and ours" family - as well as foster children, a Japanese exchange student and some who just wanted to be part of their special family.
Pat was a high energy guy who worked and played hard. For many years he was involved in bowling at Capital City Bowl - both as a league player and a sponsor. He supported and played fast-pitch softball with several teams for many years - playing third base and then pitching until he was 50. His team won state championships twice and went to regionals in Portland once.
He also was a good stream fisherman and could hold his own on the golf course. When he became unable to be so active and they were in Arizona for the winter, he liked to travel the state and to play bingo in nearby Mesquite, Nev.
His family and those he worked with and played sports with affectionately called him "Patty." He had his share of fans during his early adult years when he played guitar and sang with the Nighthawks at the Niteowl and with the Bob-N-Aires. Pat also was active in the Last Chance Stampede and many a parade had one of his vehicles or horses in the lineup. He and his partners had a packstring and took "dudes" into the Bob Marshall Wilderness for many years. All of these interests made good material for the stories he liked to tell. Of all the things he liked to do, Pat really loved to make people laugh.
Pat did not belong to a local congregation, but he loved the Lord and knew Jesus Christ as his personal savior. He spent many hours studying his Bible, had informal Bible studies with friends and family and there are several souls sealed for heaven through his witness.
As a cherished husband, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, etc, Pat will be so very missed - but his big heart and his charismatic personality will leave all with precious memories.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sandi; a son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Christine LaSalle of Granada Hills, Calif.; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Tom Kane, Candi and Steve Mullenbach; and daughter, Tina Whitaker, all of Helena; and daughter and son-in-law, Suzi and Matthew Jackson of Mesa, Ariz. His is also survived by his 12 grandchildren, of whom he was so proud: Fallon Kane Mindt, Travis and Martin Whitaker, Cassie Mullenbach Danaher, Rory Kane, Cheyenne Skye LaSalle, Garet and Peyton Walker (Whitaker), Tyler Mullenbach, Avery Jackson and Dalen and Tanner LaSalle; and greatgrandchildren: Jaxton Whitaker and Madi Danaher. Pat's five sisters, who all survive him are: Edwina Jenkins of Medford, Ore.; Carol Wilks of Vancouver, Wash.; Judy Pierce of Farmersville, Texas; Rita Anderson of Corvallis, Ore; and Bonnie Stevens of Helena.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Fortress of Joy Church on McHugh Lane and Faw Road with internment to follow at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison. Military graveside honors will be presented by the Lewis and Clark Veterans Council. The reception will immediately follow at the Fort Harrison Service Club. The family prefers that memorials in Pat's name be sent to the donor's choice.
Express condolences at http://www.legacy.com/HelenaIR/.
Published in the Helena Independent Record on 10/5/2006.
Patrick Leon LaSalle, 70, left his cancer-ridden earthly body behind on Monday, Oct 2, 2006, and will receive his glorious heavenly body when he arrives in Paradise with Christ.
Pat was born in Havre on Dec. 14, 1935, while his family lived in the Bear Paw Mountains, to Patrick Joseph and Juanita Pearl (Clayborn) LaSalle. He spent some of his very young life there and attended the Shambo School.
The family also lived in Kalispell, Hamilton and Helena, and Elmira, Idaho, where he first started high school at Sandpoint. He later attended Helena High School and from there enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve from July 23, 1954, to July 11, 1956. He enlisted so that someone else might not be drafted and spent the Korean War in Tokorozawa, Japan with a maintenance unit. Pat also completed eight years with the Army Reserves in Helena.
Although he left Helena temporarily a couple of times in his adult life, he always maintained a home here and loved the wide open skies and the sunshine the valley had to offer. Prior to enlisting, he worked at Foley's Mill and Carl Anderson's Auto dealership. After his tour of duty, he was employed by the Mountain Bell Telephone Co. until 1973. He traveled throughout the state putting in dial phones and worked throughout the State Capitol Complex and was often requested there for his excellent service.
After leaving the telephone company, he and his wife, Sandi, began LaSalle Construction and Supply at the gravel pit on Custer and North Montana from 1978 to 1989. After they lost their lease on that site, he worked for Alamon Telephone Co. of Kalispell and traveled extensively in Utah, Idaho, Colorado, California and Montana. In order to travel with him, Sandi home- schooled their youngest daughter. When the work and travel became too difficult, they purchased the Demersville School south of Kalispell in 1992 and remodeled it into a bed and breakfast, operating two seasons and then converting it into a fourplex that they sold in 1995. They also remodeled their place in Littlefield, Ariz., which they had for nine years before selling it this spring, another house in Kalispell and their cabin on York Road.
Pat and Sandra Fay Borup Mills were married Oct 11, 1974, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Prior to that, he was married to Mazie Atkins and Clarette Tafolla. Theirs was a "his, hers and ours" family - as well as foster children, a Japanese exchange student and some who just wanted to be part of their special family.
Pat was a high energy guy who worked and played hard. For many years he was involved in bowling at Capital City Bowl - both as a league player and a sponsor. He supported and played fast-pitch softball with several teams for many years - playing third base and then pitching until he was 50. His team won state championships twice and went to regionals in Portland once.
He also was a good stream fisherman and could hold his own on the golf course. When he became unable to be so active and they were in Arizona for the winter, he liked to travel the state and to play bingo in nearby Mesquite, Nev.
His family and those he worked with and played sports with affectionately called him "Patty." He had his share of fans during his early adult years when he played guitar and sang with the Nighthawks at the Niteowl and with the Bob-N-Aires. Pat also was active in the Last Chance Stampede and many a parade had one of his vehicles or horses in the lineup. He and his partners had a packstring and took "dudes" into the Bob Marshall Wilderness for many years. All of these interests made good material for the stories he liked to tell. Of all the things he liked to do, Pat really loved to make people laugh.
Pat did not belong to a local congregation, but he loved the Lord and knew Jesus Christ as his personal savior. He spent many hours studying his Bible, had informal Bible studies with friends and family and there are several souls sealed for heaven through his witness.
As a cherished husband, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, etc, Pat will be so very missed - but his big heart and his charismatic personality will leave all with precious memories.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sandi; a son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Christine LaSalle of Granada Hills, Calif.; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Tom Kane, Candi and Steve Mullenbach; and daughter, Tina Whitaker, all of Helena; and daughter and son-in-law, Suzi and Matthew Jackson of Mesa, Ariz. His is also survived by his 12 grandchildren, of whom he was so proud: Fallon Kane Mindt, Travis and Martin Whitaker, Cassie Mullenbach Danaher, Rory Kane, Cheyenne Skye LaSalle, Garet and Peyton Walker (Whitaker), Tyler Mullenbach, Avery Jackson and Dalen and Tanner LaSalle; and greatgrandchildren: Jaxton Whitaker and Madi Danaher. Pat's five sisters, who all survive him are: Edwina Jenkins of Medford, Ore.; Carol Wilks of Vancouver, Wash.; Judy Pierce of Farmersville, Texas; Rita Anderson of Corvallis, Ore; and Bonnie Stevens of Helena.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Fortress of Joy Church on McHugh Lane and Faw Road with internment to follow at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison. Military graveside honors will be presented by the Lewis and Clark Veterans Council. The reception will immediately follow at the Fort Harrison Service Club. The family prefers that memorials in Pat's name be sent to the donor's choice.
Express condolences at http://www.legacy.com/HelenaIR/.
Published in the Helena Independent Record on 10/5/2006.
Pat was born in Havre on Dec. 14, 1935, while his family lived in the Bear Paw Mountains, to Patrick Joseph and Juanita Pearl (Clayborn) LaSalle. He spent some of his very young life there and attended the Shambo School.
The family also lived in Kalispell, Hamilton and Helena, and Elmira, Idaho, where he first started high school at Sandpoint. He later attended Helena High School and from there enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve from July 23, 1954, to July 11, 1956. He enlisted so that someone else might not be drafted and spent the Korean War in Tokorozawa, Japan with a maintenance unit. Pat also completed eight years with the Army Reserves in Helena.
Although he left Helena temporarily a couple of times in his adult life, he always maintained a home here and loved the wide open skies and the sunshine the valley had to offer. Prior to enlisting, he worked at Foley's Mill and Carl Anderson's Auto dealership. After his tour of duty, he was employed by the Mountain Bell Telephone Co. until 1973. He traveled throughout the state putting in dial phones and worked throughout the State Capitol Complex and was often requested there for his excellent service.
After leaving the telephone company, he and his wife, Sandi, began LaSalle Construction and Supply at the gravel pit on Custer and North Montana from 1978 to 1989. After they lost their lease on that site, he worked for Alamon Telephone Co. of Kalispell and traveled extensively in Utah, Idaho, Colorado, California and Montana. In order to travel with him, Sandi home- schooled their youngest daughter. When the work and travel became too difficult, they purchased the Demersville School south of Kalispell in 1992 and remodeled it into a bed and breakfast, operating two seasons and then converting it into a fourplex that they sold in 1995. They also remodeled their place in Littlefield, Ariz., which they had for nine years before selling it this spring, another house in Kalispell and their cabin on York Road.
Pat and Sandra Fay Borup Mills were married Oct 11, 1974, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Prior to that, he was married to Mazie Atkins and Clarette Tafolla. Theirs was a "his, hers and ours" family - as well as foster children, a Japanese exchange student and some who just wanted to be part of their special family.
Pat was a high energy guy who worked and played hard. For many years he was involved in bowling at Capital City Bowl - both as a league player and a sponsor. He supported and played fast-pitch softball with several teams for many years - playing third base and then pitching until he was 50. His team won state championships twice and went to regionals in Portland once.
He also was a good stream fisherman and could hold his own on the golf course. When he became unable to be so active and they were in Arizona for the winter, he liked to travel the state and to play bingo in nearby Mesquite, Nev.
His family and those he worked with and played sports with affectionately called him "Patty." He had his share of fans during his early adult years when he played guitar and sang with the Nighthawks at the Niteowl and with the Bob-N-Aires. Pat also was active in the Last Chance Stampede and many a parade had one of his vehicles or horses in the lineup. He and his partners had a packstring and took "dudes" into the Bob Marshall Wilderness for many years. All of these interests made good material for the stories he liked to tell. Of all the things he liked to do, Pat really loved to make people laugh.
Pat did not belong to a local congregation, but he loved the Lord and knew Jesus Christ as his personal savior. He spent many hours studying his Bible, had informal Bible studies with friends and family and there are several souls sealed for heaven through his witness.
As a cherished husband, beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, etc, Pat will be so very missed - but his big heart and his charismatic personality will leave all with precious memories.
He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Sandi; a son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Christine LaSalle of Granada Hills, Calif.; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Tom Kane, Candi and Steve Mullenbach; and daughter, Tina Whitaker, all of Helena; and daughter and son-in-law, Suzi and Matthew Jackson of Mesa, Ariz. His is also survived by his 12 grandchildren, of whom he was so proud: Fallon Kane Mindt, Travis and Martin Whitaker, Cassie Mullenbach Danaher, Rory Kane, Cheyenne Skye LaSalle, Garet and Peyton Walker (Whitaker), Tyler Mullenbach, Avery Jackson and Dalen and Tanner LaSalle; and greatgrandchildren: Jaxton Whitaker and Madi Danaher. Pat's five sisters, who all survive him are: Edwina Jenkins of Medford, Ore.; Carol Wilks of Vancouver, Wash.; Judy Pierce of Farmersville, Texas; Rita Anderson of Corvallis, Ore; and Bonnie Stevens of Helena.
Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Fortress of Joy Church on McHugh Lane and Faw Road with internment to follow at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Fort Harrison. Military graveside honors will be presented by the Lewis and Clark Veterans Council. The reception will immediately follow at the Fort Harrison Service Club. The family prefers that memorials in Pat's name be sent to the donor's choice.
Express condolences at http://www.legacy.com/HelenaIR/.
Published in the Helena Independent Record on 10/5/2006.
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