Frank J. DeGregory, Sr., 81, passed away peacefully at his home in Victor surrounded by his family on August 1, 2024.
Frank was born to Frank and Rachel DeGregory in Hawthorne, CA. In 1962, he married his high school sweetheart, Elizabeth A. Cordes, and together they raised five children. Frank worked many years as a salesman for Dunn Edwards Paint and later for Eastgate Hardware in Missoula and Ace Hardware in Florence after the family moved to Montana. Frank enjoyed camping, fishing, boat rides, spending time with his family, and riding his big green tractor.
He is preceded in death by both his parents and his two younger brothers, Lester and Roger. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth, his five children, Heather (Jerry), Eileen (JB), Frank (Stefanie), Deborah (Mike) and Stephanie (Tim). Frank was also blessed with 15 grandchildren: Naomi (David), Timothy, Matthew, Rebekah, Mallory, David (Lindsey), Samuel, Benjamin (Jessica), Kevin, Wade, Sophia, Sarai, Jack, Tana and Emily; and six great-grandchildren: Gianna, Liam, Luke, Jack, Olivia and Cheyenne.
A funeral mass was celebrated on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at St. Francis Catholic Church in Hamilton. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to local food pantries or to Partners in Home Care Hospice in Missoula. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.