Missoulian, Missoula MONTANA; 2000-3-18

                                                JULIAN J. LAKIN

MISSOULA - Julian J. Lakin, 77, of Missoula, passed away on 
Wednesday, March 15, 2000, of natural causes at St. Patrick
Hospital.

He was born on Oct. 2, 1922, in Puposky, Minn., the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Leigh Lakin.  Julian attended Bemidji High School
and then enlisted in the U. S. Air Corps, in which he served from
Jan. 7, 1942 to Jan. 7, 1946.

Julian worked in road construction and was a logger for most
of his life.  He enjoyed spending his free time fishing and hunting.

He was a caring and giving person to his family and friends and 
will be missed by all.

Julian was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Fred
Lakin; and two sisters, Helene Johnson and Cloetta Neidermyer.

Survivors include his daughter, Christian Lakin, of Missoula; two
granddaughters, Jordyn and Kassidee of Missoula; son and
daughter-in-law Pat and Mikal Lakin and granddaughter KaeLee of
Corvallis; two granddaughters, Rebecca and Anna Myers of 
Stevensville; two brothers, Claude of Puposky and Jerry of Post 
Falls, Idaho; one sister Beverly Ruzicka of Nebish, Minn.; and
several nieces and nephews.  Also surviving are his friends and
family at "Al and Vic's."

A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 20, at 1 p.m. 
at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church with the Rev. Jack Harrington
as celebrant.  A wake will follow at Al & Vic's.

The family suggests that memorials be made to Christian Lakin,
1237 Butte Ave. No. 1, Missoula, MT  59802.

Arrangements are under the care of Garden City Funeral Home
and Crematory.