Lee Curtis

Lee Richard Curtis, 82, passed away Dec. 30, 2011, at his home in Columbia Falls.

Lee was born in Helena. He graduated from Whitefish High School. Lee married June Porter.

He worked 20 years for Great Northern Railroad and spent most of his working career at the Anaconda Aluminum Co. plant. He enjoyed his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Lee is survived by his wife of 63 years, June; daughters Jan Keltner and Jo Ohs; and son Rich Curtis and wife Lynnette; grandsons Torey Keltner and wife Gretchen, Ashley Keltner and wife Ann, Shelby Keltner and wife Jennifer, and Jason Ohs and wife Melissa; and six great grandchildren.

A celebration of Lee's life will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Columbia Mortuary, in Columbia Falls.