Timothy F. McLure

Timothy F. McLure, 52, passed away unexpectedly on the night of Friday, July 22, 2011 while attending a concert in Missoula. Timothy was born in Kittery Maine, Nov. 18, 1958; soon after his family relocated to Polson where he spent the majority of his life including his schooling. Tim graduated from Polson High in 1976 and went on to do some schooling at the University of Montana.

Timothy started serving the local people at age 18 becoming a part of Tribal Law Enforcement then later was employed by the NYPD only to return a few years after. He had many dedicated years to the Tribal K-9 unit, and took his work very seriously along with caring for the Tribal people as a whole.

Timothy was predeceased by his parents Velia and Timothy McLure along with his brother-in-law Randy Willoughby.

He is survived by his loving children Timothy and Niche, in addition to his four siblings; Maureen, Carol-Ann, Terrance and Kevin. His nephews and nieces Christina, Timothy, Tomas Terrance and Quentin.

Traditional wake services began Wednesday, July 27 at the Elmo Hall in Elmo with a vigil service at 8 p.m. A mass was held July 28 at the Elmo Hall with interment following at Glacier Memorial Gardens in Kalispell. Messages of condolences can be left on-line at www.groganfuneralhome.com