David Guptill

David W. Guptill (Guppy), 75, passed away the morning of August 12, 2010. David was born November 26, 1934 in Billings, MT to Lester R. Guptill and Catherine Boomler Guptill. He was the youngest of 7 children. David graduated from Custer High School. He enlisted in the Air Force. He and his first wife Gracia had three children: Kevin, Terry and Dava. He married Arlene in 1972 and helped raise her children: Cindy Barkley (Randy) and David Kern (Cammie). Dave has five grandchildren: Strider, Jake, Eric, Chris and Michael and two great grandchildren: Andre#8217; and Allora. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers: Don, Fred, Verle, Leck, Wally and sister Ada. Dave worked at MSU, Safeway, Joe#8217;s Parkway and for the City of Bozeman. He ran his famous Guppy#8217;s Meat Shop for his many hunting friends and family. His joy in life was hunting and fishing. He was always after that big elk, deer or wild turkey. He was especially happy to have gone to Alaska twice on fishing trips. After his illness, he enjoyed having coffee with the guys from the American Legion Club. Dave requested no funeral, but he wants to have a celebration of his life which will be held Tuesday, August 17, 2010 at 12:00 PM at the Eagles Club, 316 E. Main St, Bozeman, MT 59715. Any donations can be made to rebuilding the American Legion Club, PO Box 936, Bozeman, MT 59771.