EUGENE HAROLD GUNLOCK
<p>EUGENE HAROLD GUNLOCK</p>
Eugene Harold Gunlock, 78, quietly passed away at his home near Polson on Oct. 19, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. A graduate of Mission High School in St. Ignatius, he lived in Helena for over 30 years before returning to the Mission Valley in 2003. He was a retired self employed excavator. A humble man with a million-dollar smile, fantastic sense of humor and positive attitude, he had a deep love for family and friends. He is preceded in death by his beloved first wife of 39 years, Betty Amdor Gunlock, son Scott Gunlock, his parents Harold and Lillie Gunlock, and other family members. Survived by devoted wife Esther Anne Johnson-Gunlock, son Dan E. Gunlock (Jamie), daughter Krisstyn Leiter, son Jeneth (May) Hawke, grandsons Wyatt, Dillon and Jesse Gunlock, brother Daren Gunlock (Debbie), sister Sandi (Gunlock) Baker, and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and dear friends including Bill and Janet Austin. A memorial service to honor Gene’s life will take place at the Polson Church of Latter Day Saints in Polson, on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 12 p.m. A luncheon will follow in the church social hall. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to a charity of your choice.