Greg Gonsioroski

Funeral Services for Gregory Jess Gonsioroski, 41, of Baker, MT will be at 11:00 a. m. on Friday, September 5, 2008, at the Emanuel Evangelical Free Church in Plevna, MT with Pastor Bruce Inion officiating. Interment will follow in the Community Union Cemetery at Plevna. Visitation will be 11:00 a. m. to 9:00 p. m. on September 4th, at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker, with a Prayer Service at 7:00 p. m. Gregory Jess Gonsioroski was born on November 24, 1966 the son of Jerry and Jean (Wyrick) Gonsioroski in Baker, Montana. He grew up and attended schools in Baker. Greg went to be with Jesus on September 1, 2008. Greg was doing what he loved to do, flying an air tanker while fighting fires to save other peoples? lives. He was killed in a plane crash near Reno, NV as he was taking off with a full tank of fuel and retardant headed to a fire. Greg has always loved to fly and received his pilot license from the University of North Dakota in 1993. He married Kim Karr of Helena, MT on August 12, 1995 and had celebrated 13 years. He was working for Neptune Aviation as an aircraft mechanic and pilot until the time of his death. Greg was the most amazing person and anyone who had the privilege of knowing him knew that. He was a gentle giant and never spoke a harsh word to anyone. The love of his life was his wife and three darling children. He always said Kim was his soul mate. Above all Greg loved the Lord Jesus Christ and knew Him as his personal savior. He always told his family when it was his time to go he?d be ready. He was the most caring, loving and patient, husband, father, son, brother and friend and was devoted to whatever he did. Greg was an avid hunter. You would usually find him on the 1st day of hunting season out with his boys Gabe and Grady looking for a buck. He taught them everything he knew about hunting and airplanes. Under Greg?s big physique was a special spot for his little girl, Gracie and he always had his eye out for something pink he could bring home to her. Greg was talented at whatever he did. He was a pilot, carpenter, taxidermist, and woodworker and was in the process of building his children a 2 story playhouse. If anyone had a question on how to do something they called Greg. He will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him. Survivors include, his wife, Kim, Baker; his children, Gabriel Jess, 6, Grady Gerald 5, and Gracelyn Marie 3 all of the family home; his parents, Jerry and Jean Gonsioroski, his grandma, Ellen Gonsioroski all of Baker; 3 brothers, Joshua (Launa) Gonsioroski, Presque Isle, Maine, Ben (LeAnn) Gonsioroski, Hall, MT, Charles (Katina) Gonsioroski, Baker; 3 sisters, Kathy (Mark) Loveland, Sundance, WY, Cyndi (Jason) Mayes, Baker, Debbie (Darren) Dunham, Hall, MT; numerous nieces and nephews who adored their uncle Greg and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his Granddad Gonsioroski; Grandma and Granddad Wyrick and a very special uncle and aunt, Jerry and Terry Faye Wiseman. In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established for the Gonsioroski children c/o Wells Fargo Bank, PO Box 699, Baker, MT. 59313


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Burial Date: September 5, 2008
Funeral Home Baker, MT

Funeral Service: Friday, Emanuel Evangelical Free Church, Plevna, MT