Gerald MacNorius

Gerald J. MacNorius, 80, of Columbia Falls, died Dec. 29, 2011.

Gerald moved to Montana in 1967 and was a purchasing agent for the Anaconda Aluminum Co. plant.

He was so thankful to enjoy such a beautiful area. He loved to fish, ski, hike in the mountains, golf, kayak and do some flying.

He was preceded in death by his daughter Deborah and granddaughter Lynsie.

He is survived by his wife Diane, son Brian, grandchildren Mystie and Shawn, and great grandchildren Hannah, Lilly, Claire and Ryan, all of Columbia Falls; and sister Anne Benson and husband Jack, of Waukegan, Ill., and Columbia Falls.

Funeral services took place at Columbia Falls Mortuary on Jan. 4, 2012.