Carroll J. "Hap" Rost, 82, died on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2006, at Brendan House, in Kalispell. He was born on Oct. 11, 1924, in a log cabin to Ludwig "Happy" and Clarice (Chapman) Rost.

Hap enjoyed the Montana life of fishing, hunting and horses. He worked as a heavy equipment operator most of his life. He very much enjoyed being a pilot and flying his own plane. Most people will remember Hap from a meal that he treated them to. He enjoyed inviting others out to breakfast, lunch or dinner and a good visit.

But foremost in his life was his love for Jehovah and wanting to share his hope with others.

Hap is survived by two daughters, Lindy, and husband, Larry Eslick of Charlo, and grandson, Davey Shacklett; and Diana, and her husband, Kreg Hopingardner, and granddaughters Shona, Anita, Amanda and Alicia; four brothers, Lee, Maynard, Robert and Jon Rost; a sister, Madeline Rost Utter; and many cousins and nieces and nephews. He also has a large extended family of friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Lavina.

A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Columbia Falls, with a gathering of friends and family at the senior center in Columbia Falls following the memorial service.

Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls is in charge of the arrangements.