Jim M. Snell

James Monro Snell (Jim) was born in Shelby, MT on July 20, 1941 to Betty Vivian and James Henry Snell. They moved to Lake Blaine area when he was 5. He went to Cayuse Prairie School Grades 1-8. He attended Flathead High School until 1958 when he joined the Navy from 1958-1959. Jim received his GED in 1988. He earned an Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer Degree in 1964 and studied electronics from 1972-1980. In the late 90’s he got his ASE Certification in Automotive.

In 1960 he married Shirley Bear and divorced in 1968. He then married Arlee Javner and adopted 2 children, Jerry and Lisa. They later divorced. In 1998 he married the love of his life, Kim Larsen. They enjoyed 28 wonderful years together. Parkinson’s disease made his life difficult and he went to be with the Lord on April 1st at Renaissance Senior Center in Kalispell, MT.

He is survived by his wife Kim, his son Jerry, Daughter in law April, grandson Peyton, granddaughter Jori, great-grandson KJ, with a baby sister on the way due in May. Daughter Lisa and grandson Tristan. Sister Donna Gilbertson and Husband Ted, Sister Lois Hook, brother John Snell and wife Sharon, and brother Bob Snell. Numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews.

He was a beloved husband, father, uncle, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him forever. A celebration of Jim’s life is planned for July 11th at 11:00 am at his church, Faith Lutheran Church, located at 405 Liberty Street in Kalispell.

In lieu of flowers, donations are to Faith Lutheran Church, Parkinson Foundation, or the Parkinson Support Group in Kalispell, please contact Marjory McClaren at 406-250-5577. Friends are encouraged to visit our website at www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory caring for the family.