George "Sonny" Michael Kahn Jr., age 76, passed away peacefully of a massive stroke with his family by his side. Born February 16, 1933 in Hinsdale, Montana. He was raised near Bigfork for a short time then moved to Kalispell. Sonny attended grade schools and graduated from Flathead High School in 1952. He attended many schools for the Fire Department many years ago including arson training. In 1954 he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he served 4 years on the USS Hancock Aircraft Carrier. He flew partol over the Bikini Islands during the hydrogen bomb test there in the mid 1950's. His home base was on the Island of Kwajalein. Sonny and his crew mates flew through the horrendous mushroom clouds to collect air samples "radiation" for scientific study. His job description made him an Aviation Machinist ADR2. His schooling included An P Natechracen in Norman, OK; Ad "A" Natechracen, Class A School in Memphis, TN. While on the carrier, he was also trained in Fire & Rescue. He also trained for the NTC and AD2, Aviation Supply. He was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and Sharpshooter. He was honorably discharged. He married Carla Toycen in Kalispell on February 9, 1958. They were married for 52 years. Sonny worked in the woods for Royal Logging and Plum Creek for 30 years. Sonny was a member of the Swan Lake Volunteer Fire Department where he acted as chief for 45 years. He was the "Citizen of the Year" in 1984. He served on the Bigfork High School board of Trustees in the 1970's. Sonny kept the communities private roads plowed during the winter on his Ford tractor. Sometimes until 1 or 2 AM. He also provided wood for the clubhouse. Sonny was a one shot hunter. He loved to hunt and fish and was successful, even though he tried for 49 years to get a moose permit, he never got one. Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, his step dad, 2 nieces, grandparents, sister Carol Schlegal and brother Bob McMillan. He is survived by his wife Carla Rae Toycen Kahn of Swan Lake, MT; daughter Kelly and husband Doug Grant of Coeur d' Alene, ID; grandchildren Logan and Lorna Grant of Coeur d' Alene, ID; sisters Betty Farris of Kalispell; Dorothy McMillan of Tacoma, WA; and his extended family of Fireman. Also mentionhis great friends from his Navy days, Don Steele of Missoula, MT and Jim Jensen of Bigfork, MT; He is also survived by 9 nephews, 3 nieces, many great nieces and nephews; sister-in-law Barbara Amestoy; brothers-in-lawRed Farris and Bill Schlegal; special cousin Dave Evenson and family.