William Lloyd (Bill) Burton, 66, of Kalispell, died Friday Jan. 12 at KMRC. He was born to Elmer and Rosa Lee Burton in Kalispell on Nov. 17, 1951. He attended Peterson Elementary School and graduated from Flathead High School in 1970. After high school, he entered the Montana National Guard and served for 6 years. He married his high school girlfriend, Linda Hill on Aug. 14, 1971. The birth of Josh, Lisa, and Katie were the highlights of those years. He worked at the Columbia Falls Aluminum Plant for 15 years, when a work accident disabled him in his early thirties. After that he became Mr. Mom and then an incredible grandpa. Bill had a lifetime passion for sports, he helped coach his children in many sports and shared his love of basketball, coaching Rotary and 8th grade for many years. He loved duck hunting, driving his 57 Chevy, fishing and visiting around Ashley Lake. He never missed an activity of his grandchildren and spending time with them became his main pastime. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Michael and sister Betty, and his in-laws Harry and Edythe Hill. He is survived by his wife Linda, children Josh, Lisa and Scott, and Katie and Steve. And his grandchildren, Dylan, Abby and Keeley Burton and Jacob, Eli and Mallory Maesner. He is also survived by his siblings Nancy, Jim, Richard, Alan, Joanne and Darrell. 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.