Lee H. Riley

Lee H. Riley, 92, of Livingston, Montana, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Livingston HealthCare Hospital with his family at his side. A memorial service will be planned at a later date. Lee was born on October 12, 1922, in Forsyth, Montana. He was the son of John and Augusta (Stray) Riley. On February 5,1944, Lee was united in marriage to Genevieve Schuck, in Tacoma, Washington. This marriage was blessed with three children, Leon (Deborah) Riley, Connie (Tom) Hunsader, Cathy (Ray) Ziebarth. Lee resided in Forsyth where he worked as a carpenter, painter, and carpet layer. He owned a drive-in theater and a bowling alley. He also worked for Halletts Minerals and Western Energy Company in Colstrip. They later moved to Billings then Apache Junction Arizona for retirement. Lee and Jean shared 71 years of marriage. Lee enjoyed playing cards, buying lottery tickets, fishing and spending time with his family. Lee is survived by his wife, children, six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, numerous nieces and nephews and his sister Virginia (Ed) Kuch of Billings, MT. Lee is preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings. Arrangements are under the care of Franzen-Davis Funeral Home and Crematory.