Donald Bill Holmquist, born Oct. 14, 1944, son of the late Ted and Pat Holmquist of Kalispell, “went to be with his Savior” on May 9, 2014, after a long battle with cancer.

He was raised in Kalispell and graduated from Flathead County High School.

After graduation he joined the Air Force where he was trained in refrigeration. After his discharge he continued for a while working with refrigeration as a civilian at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. He spent a few years working here in Kalispell but made his refrigeration career mainly in Texas.

Don is survived by seven of his eight siblings, Ted Holmquist of Columbia Falls, Bonnie Hanson of Kalispell, Jim Holmquist of Kalispell, Robin Holmquist of Grandview, Idaho, David Holmquist of Cheyenne, Wyo., Joseph Holmquist of Somers, and Wendy Holmquist of Kalispell.

His other sister, Diane Murphy Dumontier, passed away in 2000.

Don has two sons, Todd Holmquist of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mark Holmquist of Norfolk, Va. He leaves behind his wife, Trish, and her children, Rene, Quentin, Hayden and Lisa, as well as 12 grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends, all dear to his heart.  

Don's main passion was barbecuing but he also loved fishing and children. He will be greatly missed.

A memorial service will take place at 1 p.m. on July 11 at the First Church Of the Nazarene, 1295 Whitefish Stage Road, in Kalispell.

In lieu of flowers, please send any donations to Community Kitchen — Feeding The Flathead, P.O. Box 3166, Kalispell, MT 59901.