Emmanuel G. Margaris

Emmanuel “E-man” G. Margaris, 54, of Great Falls passed away after a brave battle with malignant melanoma, on Monday, January 30, 2017 at Peace Hospice House, surrounded by family and friends. Family would like to greet friends at O’Connor Funeral Home 5 pm to 7 pm on Friday, February 3, 2017. A Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Faith Center Church, 4700 10th Avenue South.He will be laid to rest at Highland Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of O’Connor Funeral Home. Emmanuel was born in Fort Benton, Montana on December 16, 1962 to Dr. John and Rosemary Margaris. The family moved to Great Falls in 1969. He attended school in Great Falls and graduated from Charles M. Russell High School in 1981. While he was in high school, he began working at Ernst Home Center where he soon became the “go to man” when customers and employees had questions that no one else could answer. After the Ernst store closed, he held a number of jobs during his career, including driving for North American Van Lines, working at First National Pawn, Opportunities Inc., Hall Transit, Stageline Pizza,and, prior to his illness, at Platt Electric. Emmanuel really loved to fix things and repair computers. He enjoyed working with his hands and he loved to drive. He would go behind the wheel of anything including semi-trucks and school buses. He even enjoyed delivering pizza. He was a very giving and generous person, who helped many people throughout his life. He married his wife, Pam, in Las Vegas, Nevada,in 2012. He was blessed to have her by his side during his battle with cancer. Their Christian faith carried them through a very difficult journey. Emmanuel was a member of Faith Center, whose members were of great support during his illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. John and Rosemary. He is survived by his wife Pam; son Darin (Jamie) Overturf; brothers Dr. Mel (Barb) Margaris, Mark Margaris, and Chris (Kelsi) Margaris; father-in-law James Pickering; nieces Helen, Christine, Londyn, and Camryn; nephews Adam and Zach; and one grandchild, Elizabeth Overturf. The family wishes to thank Dr. Baldridge, Dr. Baker, Dr. Santin, Dr. Tang, Dr. Malloy, Dr. Dover, Dr. Pfeffer, the many nurses and the hospital physicians who cared for Emmanuel at Benefis. Special thanks to Dr. Marler and Dr. Galvas, along with the staff at The Grandview; as well as Dr. Gordon and the staff at Peace Hospice House who lovingly cared for Emmanuel during the last months of his life. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Peace Hospice at P.O. Box 7008, Great Falls, MT 59406.