Kindsfather, Donald James, Sept. 2, 1939-Jan, 2011 Billings Gazette Billings, MT 29 Jan 2011 BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. — Donald James Kindsfather, age 71, died peacefully at home in Bullhead City. Don was born in Billings on Sept. 2, 1939, where he spent most of his life. Don worked the majority of his life in the hospital industry as General Services Manager for Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, Mont., and then Manager of Environmental Services at Deaconess Medical Center in Billings. A practical joker, Don enlivened the lives of many. He enjoyed restoring cars, boating, camping, exploring the desert and teasing his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Everyone was drawn to him and his sense of humor. He had a heart for the underdog and those in need and dearly loved his church family. Donald is survived by his beloved wife, Ginger Kindsfather of Bullhead City; three sons, Mark (Kari) Kindsfather and Dan (Allison) Kindsfather, both of Billings, and Philip (Laura) Vedovatti of Seattle; four daughters, Nancy (David) Roth of Richmond, Texas, Theresa Vedovatti of Helena, Mont., Rebecca (Trevor) Vedovatti-Stevens of Buckhannon, W.Va., and Jill (Tary) Hanson of Colstrip, Mont.; three brothers, Gene (Barbara) Kindsfather of Hurst, Texas, Walter (Gail) Kindsfather of Billings and Dick (Munien) Kindsfather of Laurel, Mont.; sister, Beverly (Bill) Ostermiller of Laurel; and 11 beloved grandchildren. Don was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Lydia Kindsfather, his grandson, Justin Kindsfather, and an infant granddaughter, Ashley Kindsfather. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, at Faith Chapel, 517 Shiloh Road. Pastor Greg Jensen will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Hope United Methodist Church, 1325 Ramar Road, Bullhead City, AZ 86442.