Kenneth Edward Caverly

Kenneth Edward Caverly, 73, passed away Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004 at his residence in Bigfork. He was born on May 1, 1931, the son of Henry Louis and Rachel Elizabeth (Fox) Caverly of Somers.

He attended grade school in Somers until the family moved to Bigfork where he attended schools until reaching the 10th grade. He enjoyed the outdoors-hunting, fishing, hiking and camping. When he was young, he loved to dance. On Dec. 13, 1951 he entered the U.S. Marine Corps and was discharged on Dec. 4, 1953, and then served until 1959 in the Marine Reserves. He was united in marriage to Floretta L. Bernard on Sept. 22, 1957 in Kalispell. He worked for a time at the Ford dealership in Kalispell. He later went to work for the Forest Service where he worked as a log scaler and was also a firefighter. While working for the Forest Service he was contracted by Plum Creek in Pablo and worked until his retirement in 1989. While working in Pablo he was a volunteer firefighter. He also enjoyed mechanic work. He enjoyed woodworking as he built tables, yard ornaments, bird baths and birdfeeders. He was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed sitting on the deck watching the wild turkeys and deer and many species of birds. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and taking rides to Apgar and getting a snack at Eddies Restaurant. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren and also loved to tell stories and jokes. He was an avid reader and also loved spending time with his dog Sheba.

He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother Robert Caverly, brother Jim Caverly, daughter Karon Lea Caverly and son in law Roy Standley.

He is survived by his wife Floretta Caverly, daughter Katherine Standley, son Kenneth Caverly; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and "Grandma" Clara Beardsley all of Bigfork.

Funeral services for Kenneth were held Friday, Oct. 22, at the Little Brown Church in Bigfork. Visitation was Thursday at Johnson Mortuary. Burial was at the Lonepine Cemetery next to the church. Military Honors were conducted by the Veterans of Flathead. The family suggests that any memorial contributions be sent to the Bigfork QRU, 810 Grand Avenue, Bigfork, MT 59911.

Arrangements were under the direction of Johnson Mortuary and Crematory.