Juanita F. (Patton) Kinniburgh, 80

On March 12, 2019, beloved mom and grandmother Juanita F. (Patton) Kinniburgh went to heaven to be with her Heavenly Father. Juanita Kinniburgh was born in Kansas and, at an early age, moved to Norwalk, California. While living in California, she met a Montanan, Dale Kinniburgh, who was serving in the Marines. Shortly after marrying, Dale and Juanita moved to the Flathead Valley where they raised their family.

Juanita Kinniburgh actively participated in church and lovingly served others. She enjoyed many outdoor activities such as huckleberry picking and camping. Early in their marriage, Juanita would often care for her children while camping at Dale’s logging worksites. In later years, Juanita worked as a teacher’s assistant, pursued a bachelor’s degree, and served as a certified nurses assistant.

Juanita was preceded in death by her parents Frank Patton and Mary Anderson, her brother Wayne Patton, husband Dale Kinniburgh Sr., son and daughter-in-law Dale and Kathy Kinniburgh Jr., and, son and daughter-in-law Dennis and Theresa (Barron) Kinniburgh.

Juanita is survived by daughter and son-in-law Juanetta and Matthew Schrepfer, son and daughter-in-law David and Muffy Kinniburgh, and son Danny Kinniburgh; also grandchildren, Aron, Jason and Levi Schrepfer; Patrick, Paul and Pete Kinniburgh; Kyle, Melody and Amanda (Bullock) Kinniburgh, Andrew, Noah and Nate Kinniburgh; and many great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on April 13 at Bethel Baptist Church, 936 Fourth Ave. West in Kalispell, with lunch to follow.