KINDSFATHER, Donald James

Mohave Valley News, Mohave Valley, Arizona - Published in Mohave Daily News Online from January 26 to February 2, 2011 - Donald James Kindsfather, age 71, a 10-year resident of Bullhead City, died Friday, January 21, 2011 in Bullhead City, Ariz. He was born September 2, 1939, in Billings, Montana. Donald worked as a General Services manager for Holy Rosary Hospital of Miles City, Mont., and for Deaconess Medical Center of Billings, Mont. Donald loved to boat and explore the desert. He was also a great practical joker and people were drawn to him and his humor. He dearly loved his grandchildren and his church family. Donald is survived by his wife, Ginger Kindsfather of Bullhead City; three sons, Mark (Kari) Kindsfather and Dan (Allison) Kindsfather both of Billings, Mont., and Philip (Laura) Vedovatti of Seattle, Wash.; four daughters, Nancy (David) Roth of Richmond, Texas, Theresa Vedovatti of Helena, Mont., Rebecca (Trevor) Vedovatti-Stevens of Buckhannon, W.Va., and Jill (Tary) Hanson of Colstrip, Mont.; three brothers, Gene (Barbara) Kindsfather of Dallas, Texas, Walt (Gail) Kindsfather of Billings, Mont., and Dick (Munien) Kindsfather of Laurel, Mont.; sister, Beverly (Bill) Ostermiller of Laurel, Mont.; and 11 beloved grandchildren. Services will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2011, at Hope United Methodist Church, 1325 Ramar Road, Bullhead City, Ariz. Pastor Ed Denham will officiate. Donations in Donald Kindsfather's name may be made to Hope United Methodist Church, 1325 Ramar Bullhead City, Arizona 86442. Arrangements are under the care of Dimond & Sons Silver Bell Chapel, Bullhead City, Arizona. www.dimondandsonssbc.com. Please visit mem.com and view the Guest Book and leave messages.