Michael Annuel King, age 69, passed away August 5 , 2015 from complications of COPD in Kalispell, Montana. Michael was born December 22, 1945 in Modesto, California and was raised in Martin, South Dakota. He had been a business owner and inventor. Michael had been married to Elizabeth Bailey for the last 28 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Michael was preceded in death by his parents Frances Johnson King and Darr ell King, and 2 brothers Darrell and Robert King. Michael is survived by his wife Elizabeth Bailey King; daughter Linda (Terry) Pickinpaugh and step sons Scott Bailey and Mark (Karen) Bailey. Brother Thomas King and sister Linda Walker, 3 grandchildren, Astaysha ( Pickinpaugh ) and husband Logan H ewitt; Aaron and Alyssa Pickinpaugh. The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Humane Society or Flathead Animal Shelter. Friends are encouraged to visit our website at www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolences for the family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday August 28, 2015 at 3:30 P.M. at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory caring for the family.