Douglas D. Hoblitt

Douglas D. Hoblitt, 94 of Darby passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015 at the Marcus Daly Memorial Hospital in Hamilton.
Doug was born in Corvallis, Montana one of seven children born to Carl D. and Grace Eva Hoblitt. He moved to Conner, MT as a young man, moving their household belongings with horse and wagon. He graduated from Darby High School in 1937.
Doug married Mary Ellen Moore on March 20, 1942 and they have remained a loving couple for over 72 years. They owned a log trucking business in Darby for over 15 years before selling his trucks to drive log truck for Champion International until his retirement.
He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles # 1963 for 52 years, Masonic Lodge #38 A.F. and A.M for 61 years and the Bagdad Shriner's in Butte, MT.
Doug is survived by his wife Ellen of Darby; three children, David (Kathy) Hoblitt of Portland, OR., Linda (Duane) Irwin of Hamilton, MT., and Jan (Russell) Zeiler of Darby, MT; 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild; brother, Carl (Doris) Hoblitt of Edmonds, WA.
He was preceded in death by sisters, Grace Wetzsteon and Julia Doak and brothers, Dan, Gene and Lewis Hoblitt.
At the family's request there will be no funeral services.
The family suggests memorials to the Shriner's Children's Hospital, 911 W. 5th Ave., Spokane, WA, 99204.