Home > United States of America > Montana > Lake County > Ronan > Ronan Cemetery > Francis Finley Mocabee

Francis Finley Mocabee

Birth	:	1 May 1935 Garryowen, Big Horn County, Montana, USA
Death	:	25 Nov 2014 Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Ronan Cemetery, Ronan, Lake County, USA
Coordinate	:	47.5377998, -114.0706024
Description	:	Francis Finley Mocabee, 79, of Missoula, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, at Community Medical's Heart Center. He left this world peacefully and pain free in the presence of his caring wife, both his daughters, both his granddaughters and his little buddy great-grandson, Trevin. Francis was born May 1, 1935, to Finley and Ruby Mocabee in his grandma Davis' home in Garryowen. He lived in Hardin until 1948 when the family moved to Moiese. A few short years later, in 1953, they moved to Ronan. Francis started high school in Charlo , where he met his sweetie, Betty Turnbull. He graduated... Read More	Francis Finley Mocabee, 79, of Missoula, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2014, at Community Medical's Heart Center. He left this world peacefully and pain free in the presence of his caring wife, both his daughters, both his granddaughters and his little buddy great-grandson, Trevin. Francis was born May 1, 1935, to Finley and Ruby Mocabee in his grandma Davis' home in Garryowen. He lived in Hardin until 1948 when the family moved to Moiese. A few short years later, in 1953, they moved to Ronan. Francis started high school in Charlo , where he met his sweetie, Betty Turnbull. He graduated in 1954 from Ronan High. On May 28, 1954, Francis enlisted with the U.S. Army. No one was more proud to have served this country than he was. It was an eventful 20 years, he was stationed in several of the lower 48 states, Alaska, Korea and Germany. He served through two tours in Vietnam, the first of which he was with the Special Forces. He retired with honor from the Army on June 1, 1974, as a proud Green Beret. Francis married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Betty Turnbull on May 21, 1956. They had two wonderful children, Susan and Carrie. After retiring from the service they moved back to Montana and settled in Missoula. Francis worked for 20 years at the mill in Bonner, retiring from there June 30, 1997. Shortly after retirement, Francis pursued his passion for ranching and family by lending a generous, helping hand at his sister's ranch in Ronan for nearly 20 years. He moved back to Missoula in June 2014. Francis is preceded in death by his father Finley; sister Janet; brother Cecil; uncles, Cecil, Gaylord and Howard; aunts, Sally, Joan and Margaret; his mother and father-in-law Florence and Ed Turnbull; brothers-in-law, Stuart, Donald and Richard; sisters-in-law, Mary and Edna and four nephews. He is survived by his loving wife, two daughters and son-in-law, two granddaughters and sons-in-law, five great-granchildren, mother, two brothers and sisters-in-law, two sisters and brothers-in-law, two sisters-in-law, uncle, aunt, nieces, nephews, cousins [survivors names omitted] and his beloved pets Myla and Mac. Services will be held Monday, Dec. 15, at Lighthouse Christian Fellowship, 207 Eisenhower St. SW in Ronan with Pastor Sika Ulutoa officiating. There will be a viewing from 10-11 a.m., the service at 11 a.m. and then Francis will be laid to rest in the Ronan Cemetery with military honors. A potluck reception to follow back at the church. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Lighthouse Christian Fellowship of Ronan or to Community Medical's Heart Center of Missoula.--Missoula Funeral Homes

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Francis Finley Mocabee's memorial?
Francis Finley Mocabee's memorial is located at: Ronan Cemetery, Ronan, Lake County, USA.
When did Francis Finley Mocabee death?
Francis Finley Mocabee death on 25 Nov 2014 in Missoula, Missoula County, Montana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Francis Finley Mocabee's memorial?
Latitude: 47.5377998
Longitude: -114.0706024

Family Members:

Parent

Finley Mocabee

(1911 - 2001)

Siblings

Cecil Allen Mocabee

(1933 - 1969)

Lance Butch Mocabee

(1940 - 2021)

Janet Kay Mocabee

(1943 - 1949)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Ronan Cemetery
Ronan, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5377998, -114.0706024

2. Beauvais Decker Catholic Cemetery
Polson, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6825000, -114.1402000

3. Sisters of Saint Joseph Cemetery
Polson, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6771000, -114.1628000

4. Lakeview Cemetery
Polson, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6889000, -114.1311035

5. Saint Ignatius Historic Mission Cemetery
Saint Ignatius, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3144989, -114.1038971

6. Saint Ignatius Catholic Cemetery
Saint Ignatius, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3107986, -114.0924988

7. Snyelmn Sntmtmne Cemetery
Saint Ignatius, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3102000, -114.0967000

8. Pleasant View Cemetery
Saint Ignatius, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3078995, -114.1184998

9. Natural Cemeteries
Swan Lake, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6705670, -113.7846450

10. Krantz Memorial Cemetery
Saint Ignatius, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 47.2998000, -114.1415000

11. Dixon Cemetery
Dixon, Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3224983, -114.2913971

12. Elmo Cemetery
Elmo, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8305588, -114.3486099

13. Bear Dance Cemetery
Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8955889, -114.0302417

14. Indian Cemetery
Dayton, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8664017, -114.2897034

15. Markle Cemetery
Hot Springs, Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.5732994, -114.6200027

16. Ventling Cemetery
Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6232986, -114.6466980

17. Jocko Church Cemetery
Arlee, Lake County, USA
Coordinate: 47.1395000, -114.0136000

18. Murray Memorial Cemetery
Lonepine, Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7038994, -114.6335983

19. Camas Prairie Cemetery
Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4319000, -114.6641998

20. Maillet Cemetery
Hot Springs, Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.6128006, -114.6772003

21. Hominsto Cemetery
Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.4623000, -114.6784000

22. Niarada Cemetery
Niarada, Flathead County, USA
Coordinate: 47.7895500, -114.6145560

23. Gingery Cemetery
Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.3406000, -114.6917000

24. McKay Cemetery
Sanders County, USA
Coordinate: 47.8013992, -114.6418991