David Moats, 81, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2010, at Missouri River Care and Rehab Center in Great Falls. David was born on Jan. 11, 1929, in Ottertail, Minn., to Stanley and Mabel (Herr) Moats. He was raised in Minnesota, where he attended school. He moved to the Flathead Valley 50-plus years ago. He was self-employed, owning his own construction company. He built many of the homes in the Happy Valley area. Dave love to hunt and fish, and he and his wife Greyling loved to socialize with his and her friends. She passed away several years ago. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. He is survived by his children, Randy and his wife Alisa of Great Falls, Ricky Moats of Miles City, and Connie and her husband John Fluegel of Texas; grandchildren Daryl, Alana, Toni and James; and three great-grandchildren. A celebration of Dave s life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Glacier Memorial Gardens. You are invited to go to www.buffalohillfh.com to sign his book or leave a message for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.