Mr. Francis Paul McCoy

March 10, 1936 - January 28, 2021

As we prepare for the funeral of our father, Francis P. McCoy, we think about how best to honor his memory. Our Dad was a man of service. He received from his parents, Bill and Barbara McCoy, the ideal that we are all obligated to help others and he transmitted this ideal through his example to his children, grandchildren, and other loved ones. For those who survive him, remembering and living within this legacy is the most fitting tribute we can offer. Dad offered not one but many examples of ways to serve others. He served the defense of his nation as a soldier in the United States Army. He served the protection of his community for decades as a volunteer firefighter. He served the youth of his community by helping boys grow to be young men as Boy Scouts. He served the cause of democracy by actively participating in the electoral process and encouraging others to do the same. He served his faith and his Lord through a life of devout belief and participation in the Christian lifestyle. He served the needy and underserved through the many financial donations he made to their causes. Even near the end, his commitment to service did not waver – as his own health declined, he worried about who would care for his roommate if he were not around. This thread of service stretched through Dad’s life and let him touch others in so many ways. You set a great example for us, Dad. Goodbye and thank you. Remembering Francis P. McCoy are his children Tim (Kathleen), Steve (Roanna), Jeff, Eric (Missy), and Matt (Karen); his grandchildren Megan, Charlie, Matthew, Madison, Brandon (Jasmine), Nicholas (Tiffany), Braeden, Amanda, Kody, Logan, Zachary, Daniella (Levi), and Lauryn; his great-grandchildren Peyton, Camden, Luka, Ezra, and Raylyn; and many siblings, relatives, close friends, and acquaintances. Also remembering Francis P. McCoy are his friend Arlene Maria Hoffman; her children Arlene Ahrens and Georgeann Meyer (Thomas); her grandchildren Cynthia Drennon (Jesse) and Alyssa Meyer, and her great-grandchildren Gabriel and Peighton Drennon. For those wishing to remember Francis P. McCoy by making a donation in his name, the St. Labre Indian School, P.O. Box 216, Ashland MT 59003-9989 was an institution he loved and supported for many years.