Harold R. Mohn, 92,
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of Kalispell, passed away on Friday, Sept. 5, 2008, at the Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls. He was born on July 3, 1916, in the Flathead Valley, the son of the late Alfred and Bertha (Lee) Mohn.
Harold lived in the Bissell area near the 'Meadows.' He went to school at Sparks and Bissell schools.
Harold worked for many of the farmers and ranchers in the Bissell, Sparks and Stillwater areas; breaking horses, plowing, haying, logging and working in saw mills.
In 1942, at the age of 26, he entered the Army and served four years. Following the Army, he had numerous occupations; electrical, plumbing, clerking and truck driving, including four years for Texaco and nine years for Mobil.
In 1949 Harold helped establish the Evergreen Fire Department, of which he was a member for 17 years.
In 1947, Harold married the former Maleada Ferguson of Kalispell. They were married for 23 years until her death in 1970. In 1971 Harold married Bernice Webster of Kalispell. They were married for 27 years until her death in 1998. Harold was a kind and gentle person and will be missed.
Harold was preceded in death by his parents; his two wives, Maleada and Bernice; stepson, Leslie Ferguson; grandson, Randy Ferguson; brothers, Mark and Orville Mohn; and a sister, Cora Christensen.
He is survived by four stepchildren, Leonard Ferguson of Washougal, Wash., Darleada Cantrell and husband Dave of Seabeck, Wash., Arleen Reese and husband Gary of Kent, Wash., and Rodney Webster and wife Beverly of Kalispell. Harold also leaves behind 25 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside services for Harold will be held at 2 p.m. today, September 9, at Glacier Memorial Gardens, with military honors conducted by the United Veterans of the Flathead. There will be no visitation.
Johnson - Gloschat Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for Harold's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer condolences and sign Harold's guest book.
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