Carl E. Moddrell

Carl Eugene Moddrell, 63, of Three Forks, passed away, Friday, May 1, 2009 at his home. He was born February 22, 1946 in Spokane, WA to Clarence (Gene) and Juanita(Campbell) Carr and later adopted by Richard and Dorothy (Warron) Moddrell. Carl married Eileen M Carter September 10, 1964 in Idaho Falls, ID. The couple made their home in Bozeman. He did spend a couple of years in Great Falls, working at the meat packing plant. He also worked at the stockyards, Northern Pacific Railroad and Bairs Truck Stop, before settling in as the custodian at Chief Joseph Middle School for 32 years, until his retirement. Carl was a member of the Eagles Club, he loved painting, rock hounding and was an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by his father Richard, birth parents and one nephew. Survivors include his mother Dorothy Merrymon Cerritos, CA; his wife Eileen of Three Forks; his daughter and son-in-law Denise and Tim Palmer; the joys of his life, two granddaughters Debbie and Julie Palmer all of Valel OR; sister Gerry Brooks Spokane, WA; sister and brother-In-law Judy and Bill Clampet of Spearfish, SD; nieces Tammy and Jodi two nephews Colin and Scott; two great nephews, two great nieces and numerous cousins. Visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Tuesday May 5, 2009 at Dahl Funeral Chapel. A Funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at Dahl Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.dahlcares.com.