Michael Eugene Cote, Jr.

May 12, 1977-Jan. 6, 2005

ST. IGNATIUS — Born and raised in the Great Falls area, recent St. Ignatius resident, Michael Cote, Jr. was an energetic free spirit who loved his children and family and loved spending time with his family. He loved watching NASCAR with his dad and playing pool.

He also loved to play video games with his children. He was always ready for new adventures and sightseeing. He enjoyed working on his Camaro and he loved to cook.

Mike worked for Nutritional Labs of Arlee and loved his job. He was a hard worker, who was willing to help anyone when they needed it and teach anyone something that they needed help with.

Mike was a good boss and good friend to everyone he worked with.

He was preceded in death by his brother Joey, nephew Kaleb, Uncle Donnie and Grandpa Joe.

Survivors include his children, daughter Vicki (7) and son Phil (10) and their mother, Virginia Wells; his girlfriend, Mandy Haynes; his father, Michael Sr. (Sonya Weaving); grandmother, Betty Rege; brothers, Lucas and Chris; sister, Kim with her children Latisha, Christopher and Jacob; Uncle Bob and Aunts Linda and Terry.

Memorial services were held Jan. 11 in Great Falls at the Central Assembly of God under the direction of Croxford Funeral Home of Great Falls.

Local arrangements were handled by Foster & Durgeloh Mortuary of St. Ignatius.

Memorials may be directed to Michael Cote, at 2304 Sherwood Lane, Missoula, MT 59801.