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Jimmy A. Doerfler died in the early morning hours of February 16,
2008 at his home on his beloved Flathead Lake. His son and daughter
in-law were at his side. The preceding days he was surrounded by
family and close friends.
Jim was a fun loving man who enjoyed a quick word and the company of
family and friends. His compassion, concern and care for others
always came first and will be greatly missed.
Jim was born in Albany, Oregon, April 9, 1932 where he attended
grade school, high school and then went on to Oregon Tech. He was an
excellent athlete, excelling in football. On March 15, 1953 he
married his high school sweetheart, Marianne Michele and they had
two sons, Gregg and Mike. His professional career began early in the
paper industry in Albany, Oregon, then Pasco, WA. Show Low, AZ., and
finally in Missoula, Mt., in 1969. He retired as maintenance
superintendent from Stone Co. in 1991.
The summer of 1969 was the beginning of a Doerfler family passion
for Flathead Lake, camping every weekend at Blue Bay and eventually
settling into a home in Big Arm, Mt. in 1988. In his younger years
Jim enjoyed scuba diving and was an avid water skier. He and his
family spent many summer days snorkeling for lake treasures and
boating the shores of Flathead Lake. For the last thirteen summers
watching his granddaughter Malori growup was one of the greatest
joys of his life.
Preceding Jim in death are his parents Lee and Muriel, sister
Virginia, wife Marianne and son Mike. He is survived by family: Son
Gregg and wife Bonnie, daughter in-law Terry, granddaughter Malori,
Judy Doerfler and long time friend and companion Peggy Blass.
It was Jim’s request to have a simple and fun celebration of his
life. A date yet to be determined will be set for this summer, where
his ashes will be joined with that of his wife Marianne.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to Camp-Mak-a-Dream, Bldg.
32, Fort Missoula Road, Missoula, MT., 59860 and Lake Co. Search and
Rescue,106 4th Ave E.,Polson, MT. 59860. Arrangements and cremation
are by Grogan Funeral Home and Crematory.
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