Gordon Richard Best

Gordon Richard Best, 56, of Columbia Falls Montana, passed from his earthly life on Easter, April 20, 2025. He fought like a warrior against metastatic renal cell carcinoma until his last breath, in the compassionate care of Logan Health Whitefish staff.

Born in Spokane, Washington, he is survived by his First Love Kim LaVine Best, whom he asked to marry in third grade; sons: Colton, Zachary, and Adam; grandchildren, Emberly, Wrenley, father Robert Gish, mother Laura Brandt-Bouder/husband Dave; brothers, Darren and Thor Best; sisters, Carrie Best-Neal, Tera Beir, and Nicole Fulmer.

He was predeceased by beloved daughters Kaylynn (forever 20), Jenae (forever 17), brother Kurtis Best, stepmother Vicki Gish.

Gordon was well -known for his fountain of knowledge, mentor and admired with respect by all who were blessed to work alongside him. Always showed a great sense of witty humor, that went alongside many diverse talents, truly being a jack of all trades, and always willing to share his profoundness.

Our five children, were the very driving center of his life, along with two grandchildren.

Services will be held in Gordon’s honor at Valley Life Church, 1750 Talbot Road, Columbia Falls, Montana, Saturday May 3 at 4:30 p.m., also a recognition time of our daughter’s Memorial Day.

Potluck to immediately follow, anyone is welcome to bring a dish.

Private family interment will take place at Fairview Cemetery.

Please visit columbiamortuary.com to leave condolences for the family on Gordon’s tribute page.

In lieu of bouquets, donations towards a memorial tree, flowering shrub, or flowers are appreciated for planting in our memorial garden of lasting memories at his favorite place to be - HOME.