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David Isola Obituary

David Isola

HELENA - Our family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of David Isola, 68, of Helena, MT, who passed away after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

David was born in 1955, in Butte, MT, to Lloyd and Martha Isola. After graduating from Butte High in 1974, he married his high school sweetheart, Janet Dockins, in 1976. They had three children, Amanda, Maria, and Caitlin.

They moved to Helena in 1978, in order for David to attend Helena VoTech to study Building Trades. After practicing carpentry for numerous years he went to work for the City of Helena where he worked in the Parks Department. After serving the community for many years David pursued a new adventure and went back to school at Montana Tech to earn an Associate of Applied Science in Drafting Technology.

He enjoyed hiking, floating, camping, skiing, riding motorcycles, dirt biking, beach combing, traveling, and listening to music, but most of all spending time with his family and friends.

Our family would like to extend our deepest gratitude to, Sheree Isola, for providing a kidney for David. He lived nearly 20 additional years, giving him the gift of time to spend with all of his grandchildren who were the pride and joy of his life.

David is survived by his wife, Janet; his three children: Amanda (David), Maria (Ty), Caitlin (Adam); his nine grandchildren: Hannah, Madison, Ruthie, Mable, Caroline, Greta, Jared, Jillian, Jollene; his father, Lloyd; his sister, Sheree (Bill); and brother, Andy (Rene); his brother-in-law, Bill (Kristen); and his five nieces and nephews: Eric, Ashley, Nancy, John Michael, and Erin; and his many dearly loved friends.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Helena Independent Record on Oct. 17, 2023.

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I am so truly sorry to read of David's passing. David, Janet, and their three girls were my neighbors many years ago. He was a great guy. Sincerest condolences to his family.

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