Michael John Descharme Sr.

Michael John Descharme Sr.

Michael John Descharme Sr., called "Micky" and "Mr. Mike, " our dear dad, beloved husband, brother and uncle, and our sweet "poppa," began his journey home to the creator on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011.

He passed peacefully after a six-month battle with lung cancer, surrounded by his family and friends, at St Patrick's Hospital in Missoula.

Mike was born on Aug. 29, 1934, to James Descharme and Anna Rose Sangray, on Rocky Boy's Indian Reservation. He was the third of 12 children. He resided there until he enlisted in the U. S. Army in 1955.

During this time, he married h...