Kenneth Pasha

Kenneth Lee Pasha, 52, of Belgrade passed away Monday, December 1, 2008. Kenneth was born July 31, 1956 in Bozeman, Montana to William #8220;Don#8221; and Ethel (Hoell) Pasha. He attended Anderson Grade School (little red schoolhouse) as well as Holy Rosary and graduated from Bozeman High School. Kenneth married Patricia Jaskot of Sidney, MT on November 15, 1975. They had two children, Tami and Trudi. They later divorced in 1986. Later on, he moved to Arizona and attended Universal Technical Institute and graduated with a grade point average of 4.0. Kenneth had a love of riding motorcycles, shooting a game or two of pool with friends, the NHRA, and trucking. He also made the best beef stew, pot roast, and chili. Kenneth took first place twice for his chili at a local chili contest. His love of trucking was a way of life for him, whether it was running coast to coast or driving for local companies, he truly enjoyed it and worked until last fall. Kenneth was preceded in death by his father, William Donald Pasha, Jr. Survivors include his beloved mother, Ethel (Ben) Hanson of Bozeman; two daughters, Tami (Jeff) Wood of Belgrade and Trudi (Wade) Molloy of Sidney; a brother, Steve (Rita) Pasha of Butte; sister Cindy (Ron) Wilson of Battle Ground, WA; five grandchildren, Brittney, Emileigh, Jenna, Tiffani, and Jeffery; his best friend, Leslie Fregien; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews, and not to mention his loyal companion, Gizmo. The family would also like to thank Deb Kern and the staff at CHP Belgrade, as well as Dr. Attarian and the staff at Bozeman Deaconess for all they did for Kenneth. Memorials in Kenneth#8217;s name may be made to Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter, PO Box 11390, Bozeman, MT 59719, or to the charity of one#8217;s choice. Visitation will be held from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on Friday, December 5, at Dahl Funeral Chapel, with a Vigil beginning at 7:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, December 6, 2008 at 10:00 am at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, with interment to follow at Sunset Hills Cemetery.