Eldon Ray Engen

Eldon, 52, passed away peacefully, surrounded by familyon January 2, 2020, due to complications associated with a lung transplant after his long battle with chronic illnesses. Eldon was born in Great Falls on September 13, 1967, to Harold and Shirley Engen. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1985, and received his Bachelor’s Degree in business from MSU-Billings.During that time, he met the love of his life, Linda McDunn, they were married May 20, 1989. They raised 3 beautiful daughters, Faith, Lindsie, and Jocelyn. He was a hard working family man. His job as district manager with Hostess Brands brought the family to Riverton, Wyoming and later to Casper, Wyoming, where he spent 12 years. This never stopped him from making trips back home to Great Falls to spend quality time with family. Hunting, fishing, and going to the races, where his family members competed regularly, were activities he enjoyed. He shared the love of these hobbies with his family. Eldon was his daughters’ biggest fan, and he was very involved with their activities. He never missed their games, performances, or competitions. One of Eldon’s best traits was his sense of humor. Anyone who was around him knew he loved to joke, make funny comments, sing funny songs, and was always there to lighten the mood. He gave everyone a quirky nickname, but we all knew he only picked on the people that he loved. Jayk, Eldon’s three legged dog, cuddled with Eldon daily and was his ‘rehabilitation’ buddy. Another fun fact about Eldon, he knew every team mascot in every town we drove through. He even gave them their own nicknames….ha! Eldon spent the last year of his life pursuing a relationship with God. He attended Bible study and loved to bless people with his great cooking. Eldon is survived by his mother, Shirley Engen; wife of 30 years, Linda Engen; 3 daughters, Faith (Devin) Conaway, Lindsie (Jason) Gray, Jocelyn (Patrick) Dorman; 2 grandsons, Ryder and Bridger Conaway; brother, Bryan (Lori) Engen; numerous nieces; nephews; and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Engen. Eldon would say, “It’s okay if we are lost. We are family and we love each other. That’s all that matters.” WE are lost without you Eldon, our beloved husband, dad, brother, son, grandpa, uncle, cousin, and friend. There will be a visitation at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel on Sunday, January 12, 2020, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 2020.