Christopher Lee Hoyt, 41, of Polson, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, in Polson. Chris was born on Oct. 30, 1967, in Polson, the son of Ross and Darline Hoyt of Big Arm. He graduated from Polson High School and lived and worked construction in the Big Arm-Polson areas. He also spent five years as a welder in Casper, Wyo.

Chris went to work as a Montana Highway Patrolman after completing his training in 2002. He went to work on Jan. 2, 2003, where he was stationed in St. Ignatius for a year. Chris transferred to Polson where he had currently been stationed. He thoroughly enjoyed his job and tried very hard to educate and help the people he came in contact with.

He is survived by his life partner, Tammy McGill, of Polson; his three sons, Traven, Kellen and Morgen, and their mother, Eileen Glanville, all of Polson; his parents, Ross and Darline Hoyt; his brother, Tom Hoyt, of Pablo; paternal grandmother, Blanche Hoyt, and aunt, Barbara Hoyt, both of Kalispell; maternal grandmother, Josephine Joyce, of Tooele, Utah; his aunts, Patricia and Paul Dittion of Tooele, and Debbie Medalen of Portland; an uncle, David Joyce, of Missouri; a great-aunt, Bonnie Kirsch, of Ronan; and numerous cousins, friends and acquaintances.

Chris' family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude for everyone's assistance during this most unfortunate time.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 27, at the Linderman Gymnasium, Polson, with the Rev. John Payne and Mike McElderry officiating. Interment will follow at Lakeview Cemetery, Polson.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to either the Mission Valley Animal Shelter, 36251 N. Reservoir Road, Polson, MT 59860; the Educational Fund that has been established at First Citizens Bank, 213 First St. W., Polson, MT 59860, for his three sons; or to the Chris Hoyt Memorial Fund at First Interstate Bank, 49573 U.S. Hwy. 93, Polson, MT 59860, which was set up by his fellow troopers at the Montana Highway Patrol.

Messages of condolence may be expressed to the family online at www.groganfuneralhome.com. The Grogan Funeral Home of Polson is assisting the family.

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