Carl P. Valentine passed away January 2, 2015 in Kalispell, MT after living life for 72 years. Carl was born October 19, 1942 in Fort Worth, TX to Virgil and Ora (Long) Valentine. He was the youngest of three children. Carl grew up in Fort Worth and graduated from Amon Carter Riverside High School and attended Arlington State College in Arlington, TX. In 1964 Carl married Darleene Harville of Cleburne, TX. Carl, Darleene, and their children; Steven and Angela lived in Texas before Carl, Darleene, and Angela moved to Kalispell in 1990. Carl was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking. Carl also enjoyed fly-tying and wood-working. Carl was a very loving and devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. He was a true Southern Gentleman and had a wonderful sense of humor. Carl and his wife Darleene celebrated their 50 th anniversary in October of 2014. Carl is survived by his wife Darleene of Kalispell, MT.; daughter Angela Valentine of Tulalip, WA.; son Steven Valentine of Richmond, TX; sister Joy Valentine Mabra of Carlsbad, CA.; granddaughter Lori Valentine Rose of Cleburne, TX.; and several nieces and nephews. One of Carl’s favorite places was the unspoiled wilderness and waters of Alaska. His family asks that Carl’s friends and relatives have a moment of silence in his honor when they are out in nature as this is where Carl felt closest to God. No services are planned at this time. Friends are encouraged to visit our website at www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory caring for the family.