Nick French

Nick French

October 22, 1958 - November 08, 2020

Obituary

Nick Alan French was born to the proud parents of Ray and Maretta French. Born in Billings, MT on October 22, 1958, he was the fourth of five children. He attended Billings Public schools all of his school career. He met and fell in love with Lanette (Huffman), and they married in 1988. From this union, April was born. He was so proud of his little girl, she was the apple to his eye and will have a bond that will never be broken. Nick worked at the Federal Building and several other maintenance jobs until going to work for Walmart until he retired. He loved hunting with his Dad and brothers and mushroom hunting with the entire French family. The French family loved spending time at his parent's cabin on the Stillwater. Nick was a huge sports fan with a particular dedication to the Green Bay Packers. He loved country and rock and roll music. He had a huge heart for all of the dogs he had over the years. Nick is remembered by his family as being a simple man who loved his family. Nick is preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Maretta French and grandson Christopher (French) Copeland. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lanette, and daughter April (Eric) French of Billings, MT; his siblings Bobbie (Carl) Michotte from Nye, MT, Doug (Sue) French of Billings, MT, Karen (Steve) Snook of Norwood, CO and Al (Terri) French of Columbus, MT. In the fullness of time a life's journey ends. But love once shared continues to live. And beyond this day . . . that love prevails. Until we meet again . . . The Memorial Service will be live streamed directly to this obituary page. You may view the livestream below. A recording will be available shortly after the service. Please refresh the webpage if the video does not start.

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Scott Armstrong
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Our thoughts and prayers are with Nick's family. We do know that Heaven is a place we all hope to be some day. There is no better place to be. Nick is in good company there with his Mom and Dad and other relatives and friends. We were neighbors of the French Family in our early years and we my brother Donny and sister Jeanie and I got to spend lots of time camping with Nick and Family and those are some of my most treasured memories that I will have forever. We love you all. Scotty Armstrong
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COR Enterprises
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Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
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Ron & Janet Starkey
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Netty and Family, We are thinking of you, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Cherish the memories!
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Franci Jones
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Lanette & April, I wanted to share a few of my favorite memories of my Uncle Nick. When I was little, maybe 4 or 5, Uncle took me an my brother Jimmie fishing. We were so excited! Uncle was casting for us when he hooked something...my ear. I screamed bloody murder. Poor Nick! He very carefully got the hook out. But that was the last time he took me fishing. LOL! Uncle Nick loved to play cards. Especially Hearts with us kids. He was the one who taught us to "shoot the moon!". Uncle Nick had such a wonderful spark and enjoyment in life. I am so lucky to be his niece.
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George and Terry Skerritt
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To Lanette and all of Nick's family. We want to wish our sympathies to all of you and let you know we have great memories with the Huffman family. May God be with you at this most difficult time. George and Terry Skerritt
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Shauna Peltier
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