Official Obituary of
Michael J. Funston
May 24, 1964 ~ October 16, 2014 (age 50) 50 Years Old
Michael Funston Obituary
Michael J. Funston, 50, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday October 16th, 2014.
Mike was born in Anaconda, Montana on May 24th, 1964 to Jerry and Agnes Funston. He was raised in Anaconda, MT and lived in Spokane, WA; Juneau, AK; Missoula, MT and most recently Florence, MT.
Mike graduated from Anaconda High School in 1982. He was an exceptional handyman and had a distinguished career with Montana Rail Link prior to his recent employment with Century-Link in Missoula.
Mike enjoyed the outdoors and shared his adventurous spirit with all who loved him. He had many friends and relatives who always felt his warmth and generosity. Mike was an exceptionally loving son, father, Grandfather, and sibling (with an extraordinary connection to his loving twin sister Michelle). He also made all extended family and friends feel very special. Mike was a gentle giant who could enlighten anyone's day with his jovial smile and embracing bear hug. He will be missed beyond words.
Mike is survived by his loving parents: Jerry and Agnes Funston; adoring children: Kasey Funston and his significant other Ashlee Warner, Shawntay Funston, and Lisa Lanae Funston; granddaughter: Kaylee Marie Funston; siblings and their significant others; Gary and Jeannie Funston, Steve Funston and Desiree Dramstad, Lisa and Jeff Hayes, Michelle and Rod Carman; nieces, nephews and their significant others: Shannon and Diamond Bevegni, Katie and Mark Messer, Kilyn Sharp, Chris Funston, Sean Funston and Ann Brown, Josh Sharp; Mike's significant other Sandi Moore and her children Caitlyn and Dylan Moore, as well as numerous other relatives.
Mike was preceded in death by numerous relatives, all with a place in his heart with special consideration to his beloved nephew Jeremy Funston.
217 W. Pennsylvania Ave.
Anacoonda, MT 59711
Mike was born in Anaconda, Montana on May 24th, 1964 to Jerry and Agnes Funston. He was raised in Anaconda, MT and lived in Spokane, WA; Juneau, AK; Missoula, MT and most recently Florence, MT.
Mike graduated from Anaconda High School in 1982. He was an exceptional handyman and had a distinguished career with Montana Rail Link prior to his recent employment with Century-Link in Missoula.
Mike enjoyed the outdoors and shared his adventurous spirit with all who loved him. He had many friends and relatives who always felt his warmth and generosity. Mike was an exceptionally loving son, father, Grandfather, and sibling (with an extraordinary connection to his loving twin sister Michelle). He also made all extended family and friends feel very special. Mike was a gentle giant who could enlighten anyone's day with his jovial smile and embracing bear hug. He will be missed beyond words.
Mike is survived by his loving parents: Jerry and Agnes Funston; adoring children: Kasey Funston and his significant other Ashlee Warner, Shawntay Funston, and Lisa Lanae Funston; granddaughter: Kaylee Marie Funston; siblings and their significant others; Gary and Jeannie Funston, Steve Funston and Desiree Dramstad, Lisa and Jeff Hayes, Michelle and Rod Carman; nieces, nephews and their significant others: Shannon and Diamond Bevegni, Katie and Mark Messer, Kilyn Sharp, Chris Funston, Sean Funston and Ann Brown, Josh Sharp; Mike's significant other Sandi Moore and her children Caitlyn and Dylan Moore, as well as numerous other relatives.
Mike was preceded in death by numerous relatives, all with a place in his heart with special consideration to his beloved nephew Jeremy Funston.
Service
OCT 23. 11:00 AM (MDT)
Holy Family Catholic Church217 W. Pennsylvania Ave.
Anacoonda, MT 59711
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