Message from DeAnne Guzel

Kip and I were childhood friends growing up in church and school together. As teens we spent a lot of time together in church youth group roller skating, Christmas caroling, etc. During the summers we worked together walking bean fields, with his mom acting as our team lead. Kip had a wonderful voice that I loved to listen to. Sometimes his singing was the only thing that got us to go one more round in the bean field! Kip was always playing practical jokes and making those around him laugh. I was able to visit Kip in Great Falls once when I was in my early 20's. Among other things, he took me out for target practice and gave me my first experience at shooting a gun. I am sad to hear that he has passed; he was too young for his time here to be over! Hopefully he is enjoying a better place, still singing and making those around him laugh! Thoughts and prayers to all of his family.

Message from Joe and Karen McFadden

Rest in Peace my friend. Karen and I offer our deepest condolences to the family. LOL was a friend and will never be forgotten.

A candle was lit by Joe and Karen McFadden on January 5, 2018 7:43 PM

Message from Lyle Comstock and Eva Wisner

We will remember Kip as a fine man, a valued and dear friend, and as a brother by another Mother. Visiting with him and my other "brother" Chris gave us many hours of good company, and shared memories. There is a big part of Great Falls missing with his passing, and I hope that the memories of better times will sustain us all in our grief.
Many thanks to Connie for her care of Kip, and thanks to Kip's family for welcoming me so warmly on my last visit, just a week or so before his passing. I deeply regret not being able to attend his life celebration, but I can promise you I will be there in spirit!

A candle was lit by Bob and Kim Duitsman on January 4, 2018 5:29 PM

A candle was lit by Brenda Atz Kieser on January 4, 2018 11:26 AM

Message from Joanie Nelson

What to say at a time like this is so hard. Kip was such a gentle free spirited soul. He was a simple happy person, always eager to share a story. When I heard of his passing all I could think about, was how his spirit would be sharing Christmas with his father again after so many years apart. To Joyce, Terry, Cindy, and Doreen, we will always remember Kip with much LOVE. May God comfort you all,
Joanie

Message from Rita Miller

Cindy and Doreen- I am sorry to hear of your brothers passing. I pray that the Lord gives you peace and comfort during this time

Message from Peggy Pomerenke Baney

Our sympathies go out to the family. I grew up with Kip through school and church. Walking beans in the summer and marching band were also past times that we did together. I know that the family will miss him. He always had a joke or story ready to tell you in a moments notice. May God be with you at this time and always.

Message from Wendy Garner

To Kip's Family & Friends,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. We had the pleasure of working with Kip throughout his many years at Pasta MT. He was a hard worker & great person, who always had a smile on his face and was a pleasure to deal with. He fought a long hard battle and always had a positive outlook. We extend our deepest condolences. It was an honor knowing him. May your treasured memories bring you some comfort during this difficult time.
Prayers & Our Deepest Sympathy,
All His Friends at Armacost Trane

A candle was lit by Wendy Garner - Armacost Trane Service Co. on January 3, 2018 4:06 PM

A candle was lit by Shannon Morton on January 3, 2018 11:13 AM

Kip,
I will always remember your laugh and your smile and the mischievous twinkle in your eye. I am honored to have known you since 1998 and to be affectionately known as one of your kids. I will never understand why those we care for so deeply have to go too soon. Much love, I know you’ll be watching over all of us. Godspeed my dear friend. Much love to Connie and the rest of your family and friends you will be missed.

A candle was lit by Shannon Morton on January 3, 2018 11:02 AM

Message from Claude Smith

I worked 6 great years with Kip. We worked on a lot of projects and saw a lot of good changes. And during all that time he never, ever, complained about his health. I had to always ask him how was he feeling today? He was a straight shooter, hard worker, and he was my friend. I will miss him terribly.

Message from Jeanne Ward

I met Kip 4 years ago in the infusion room at the Clinic. There was a group of 6-7 of us that always had our appointments on the same day. We would laugh, tease and tell stories trying to brighten up an otherwise ugly situation. We gave each other support and cried together when someone would pass. Kip went through so much and never complained. I always told him I wanted to be like him when I grew up! He talked a lot about his family, work and drag racing. I’m glad I got to see him a couple weeks ago. You fought a great fight Kip. You will be missed.

Message from Richard Seydel

Dear Family of Kip,
Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of Kip. I'm so glad we had some time together this summer. I will miss him.

A candle was lit by Michael and Paulette Duryee on January 2, 2018 1:03 AM

A candle was lit by Cliff on January 1, 2018 5:25 PM

Message from Cliff

Rest In Piece my friend you will be missed more then words can say. Heaven got another good one and that is you my friend I will always remember you Kipster!!!

Message from Gary Payanoff

I will miss you forever. RIP Kip.

A candle was lit by Gary Payanoff on January 1, 2018 10:19 AM

A candle was lit by Paul and Carolyn Meier on December 31, 2017 4:57 AM

A candle was lit by Amanda & Brett Gervais on December 31, 2017 1:13 AM

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Kip could light up a room with his infectious smile and his little chuckle. He was the ultimate "Mister fix- it"! He had all kinds of projects he would tell me about from cars to heating systems. It's so heartbreaking that the cancer won the battle however, Mr. Kip put up a hell of a good fight. Our thoughts and prayers to his family and many friends. Rest in peace now our sweet friend. We will always remember you and smile.

Message from Michael Duryee

Connie God bless, we are so sorry for your loss

Message from james wells

I will always remember you, you were always good to work with and you could get things done. You and Leo Nist, Dennis Nelson, Mike Grisom, Randy Ritter, you guys got that Pasta Plant running, You were a fighter and a mentor . I admire your courage and how you battled that Companies management along with that disease, you held on and worked everyday that you could thank you for helping us after I got fired after 15 years working there, Miss you Kip hope you found peace .

Message from Connie (Buckwalter) Michael

I loved Kip. Even though I didn’t get to see him often he always had a smile and a hug for me. He was a wonderful, kind, gentle man that will be missed by many. So glad I got to see him at the family reunion last summer. Rest In Peace dear cousin.

A candle was lit by Wayne & Connie Michael on December 30, 2017 7:40 AM

Message from Sarah Canoy

Dear Family of Kip,
Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of Kip. He was a wonderful soul to know. He always had a smile for me, along with a joke! He will be deeply missed by many. Kip will always hold a place in my heart and memories.

A candle was lit by Sarah Canoy on December 30, 2017 6:53 AM

A candle was lit by Laurie Migneault on December 30, 2017 6:37 AM

Message from Laurie Migneault

My thoughts and prayers to all of you God Bless..

Message from Nurses

This breaks my heart about kip he was always willing to take this journey on with his cancer and always fought everyday and deep desire to fight ..
he would always be willing to share a story or talk to anybody , he always had a smile on his face no matter how he was feeling ..
please accept my condolences to your family and know that us nurses thought the world of him and he will be missed
Rachel

Message from Kips family

Rachel & nurses,
We are grateful for the job you do.....it takes special people to do your line of work....to be compassionate, loving, patient & caring.....Kip appreciated you and so do we!