LEARY, JOHN J.

KALISPELL – John James “Big John” Leary, 80, died at his home on Aug. 1, 1998, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Phyllis; his two children, Linda Girard of Portland, Ore., and John James “J. J.” Leary Jr. of Seattle; sister, Tess (Mrs. A. W.) McDonnel of Spokane; and grandchildren, John Girard, Terry Omata, Katy Girard and Erinn Leary.

A family Mass will be held Tuesday. An Irish wake, at which all of his friends are welcome, will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Larry Simpson home, 55 Buffalo Hill Drive.

John’s family requests memorials to Alert Foundation (c/o Kalispell Regional Medical Center, 310 Sunnyview Lane, Kalispell, Mont. 59901) or the Wallace Medical Concern (c/o Dr. Jim Reuter, 7529 S.E. 28th, Portland, Ore. 97202).

Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is in charge of cremation and arrangements.