Joseph Edmund Garcia

Joseph Edmond Garcia, 69, of Pablo, MT. 'Our loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle & friend, it isn't going to be easy to say goodbye.' Joe was born in Polson, on May 27, 1939 & joined our creator on Feb. 11, 2009 at his new home with his wife by his side Joe passed away from natural causes. He served in the U.S. Army in 1958 & returned back to the Flathead Reservation after his military discharge. He met the love of his life: Suzanne Clemens & they married on July 2, 1965 in Coeur d' Alene, ID. Joe & Sue had 43 wonderful years together. They had 4 children, Jacqueline being the oldest & Joe being the youngest. Joe enjoyed hunting, fishing & golf. He would call up his brothers & say 'golf anyone'' Spending time with his family was what dad enjoyed. Camping at Blue Bay by the lake & having family get togethers will be memories cherished by everyone. Joe is preceded in death by his parents Trinidad & Annie Garcia, brother Jack, two sisters Connie Huffman & Clara Bykari, two sons & a grandson Andrew Sharp. Joe is survived by his wife Suzanne, a daughter Jacqueline Sharp, son Joe ( Ronda) Garcia & 6 grand-children- Jon, Samuel Sharp, Bradlee Garcia, LaShelle Sharp, Koby, Michlyn Garcia, brothers Don (Sylvia), Plair, Lyle (Maxine), George (Trudie) Garcia & many nephews, nieces & great nephews & great nieces. Visitation will be held fro noon- until 5:30 p.m. on Mon. at the Grogan Funeral Home in Polson. A vigil service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tues, Feb. 17th at 11:00 a.m. at church with Rev. Jim Connor officiating. Military honors will follow the services at the church. A reception will follow in the church basement. Cremation will follow the services & private interment will be held at Lakeview Cemetery in Polson.
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