David Eugene Weeding, 62 years old, passed away on May 26, 2025 from a tragic bicycle accident. He will be dearly missed. Dave was known for his quick wit, animated joke telling and was the best whistler we all ever knew.
Dave was born in Bozeman, MT on February 7, 1963 to Cecil and Ada Weeding. He grew up in Jordan, MT graduating from Garfield County High School in 1981. He worked on the family ranch after graduating and then worked at Roaring Brook Dude Ranch in Lake George, New York as a trail guide. In April 1988, Dave met the love of his life, Laurie Belding, at the Fireman’s Ball in Jordan, MT. They have been together ever since. Dave worked on the family ranch until 1989, when he moved to Billings to attend Canole Morton Real Estate School, where he obtained his real estate license. He sold real estate through Best Realty for 2 years. Dave and Laurie were married on October 20, 1990 at Faith Chapel in Billings. After real estate, Dave took a sales job with Food Services of America. Dave and Laurie moved to Lewistown in 1993, continuing on with FSA. His charisma and ability to strike up a conversation with anyone made him an outstanding salesman. Throughout his career he was recognized for his achievements in this area. His sales employment included FSA, Cellular One, and Grainger. Dave’s current employment was with CHS as a District Sales Manager and Business Development Manager. He was a dedicated employee since 2014.
Dave and Laurie were blessed to have three children. On February 4, 1994 they welcomed their first child Jessica Pearl. Tyler David was born on May 9, 1995, both born in Lewistown. Colton Charles was born on December 26, 1998 in Billings. As the four grandchildren arrived, he was lovingly known as Poppy.
Dave and Laurie bought their house in Pompeys Pillar the summer of 2004. Purchasing a piece of property of his own was the fulfillment of a lifelong dream. Through the years, they raised their own beef and performance quarter-horses on the property. Dave discovered his natural ability to work with young horses. The ability and Dave’s dedication to this craft led him to participate in multiple Wild Mustang Makeover challenges where his talents were put on display, achieving Reserve Champion multiple times.
In 2009 he established Weeding’s Fencing with Laurie and worked alongside all 3 of their kids. Weeding’s Fencing was later taken over by Tyler who continues to run the business today.
In 2015, he discovered his love of bicycling from Laurie. From the moment he started, he never quit. He quickly found himself entering races, often looking for anyone and everyone he could to accompany him on a ride. The proudest moments of his cycling career consist of completing a centurion (continuous 100-mile ride) twice, riding the Mikelson Trail with Laurie and brother, Rod, riding the Hiawatha and Coeur d’Alene trail with Laurie, doing the Peaks to Prairie triathlon multiple times, including one time with Jessica and Tyler.
Dave loved to be active, and regularly ran with the Yellowstone Rim Runners club alongside Jessica and Colton. He especially loved joining the Spoke Shop on their group cycling rides. Many friends and family have been the recipients of his thriftiness and generosity when it came to bikes. He would never let lack of equipment be the reason you couldn’t ride with him. There were always enough bikes to go around. His love for activity and the outdoors led him across the finish line of many races, including more than a few half marathons and triathlons, including two Spartan Races. In 2019, he completed the full Montana Marathon with Jessica.
Recently, Dave had developed a passion for Pickleball and played with a variety of groups. In 2021, Dave hiked the Beaten Path from Cooke City to East Rosebud with Tyler, Colton and his brother Rod along with Chris and Ethan Malenowsky. He loved to camp, and was known for his ingenuity. He was at his best organizing a crew and setting up the tarps at camp when it rained. He loved music. Playing guitar, singing, and dancing with his bride brought him great joy.
Dave decided to be an organ donor, a lasting testament to his endless generosity. No matter the need, if anyone asked Dave for help, he would not hesitate to drop whatever he was doing to lend a helping hand.
Dave is survived by his wife, Laurie; children Jessica (Jordan) Stirling, Tyler (Rebekah), and Colton, and his four grandchildren: Casey & Cooper Stirling and Waylen & Witten Weeding. Also survived by his mom, Ada Weeding and brothers Doug, Rod (Gail) and Mark. He had numerous aunts, uncles and cousins as well. He was preceded in death by his dad, Cecil Weeding.
A celebration of life will be held at the Rhoadside Event Center, 143 Northern Avenue in Huntley, Montana on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 3:00 pm. Please bring a lawn chair for the meal provided after the service. Burial with no service at graveside will take place Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 3:30 pm at the Butte Creek Cemetery in Brusett, Montana.
Flowers will be received by the family at: 143 Northern Ave, Huntley, Montana, 59037.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
3:00 p.m.
Tuesday June 3, 2025
Rhoadside Event Center
143 Northern Ave.
Huntley, Montana 59037
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Jeana Bliss says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of David’s Family. He will be missed. Always a smile and a hello no matter how long it had been since ya saw him last.
Debbie Weyer says
I was shocked to read this. I hadn’t seen him in years and ended up buying a horse he had at the Nile. He always asked if I’d sell her back to him then grin…. he knew she is my sister’s heart horse… Prayers for comfort for his family. “DEATH, leaves a heartache NOONE can heal; LOVE, leaves a memory NOONE can steal”. Author unknown
Jim and Kathy Bowers says
So sorry to hear of David’s passing. May God be with David’s family and friends in this time of sorrow. It is never easy to lose a loved one, especially a this young of age.
Mary. Kindt says
Sending up prayers for all of David’s family, so very sorry to hear this. May God surround you with his love and mercy during this most difficult time.
Sandra Barclay says
Sending prayers for comfort for all of you. So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing.
Lance Clark says
Laurie, Tyler, Jessica, Colton and Weeding families-Ada, Douglas, Rodney and Mark:
Thoughts and prayers!
Cousin David will be missed. His life will be celebrated for the life he lived!
May God wrap his love, peace and sustenance around you today and the days ahead.
Lance Clark, Olympia, WA
Darlene Clark, Miles City
Brent Clark, Volborg
Kyla Kennedy says
Weeding family I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
William and Ranessa Lockhart says
Very saddened to hear of Dave’s passing. Dave was such a dear friend. So many great memories of him and your family while living in Billings. Dave will be missed and it was a privilege to know him and your family. Our prayers go out to you and your wonderful family. His legacy will always live on in your wonderful children and grandchildren.
charlie lyndes says
A good man gone way too soon. The world is a lesser place.
Kara Lambert says
Laurie and family, shocked to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My heart hurts for all of you. Many good memories . May God comforts you as you move ahead.
Larry BARNES says
My thoughts and Prayers are with each and every one of Daves family. May God hold all of you in his hands at this time. I will hold all the good times had with him in my memories forever. A good man gone way to soon. R.I. P. Pedro!
Diane (Rath) Hewett says
To all of Dave’s family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. It really breaks my heart. I will remember Dave for his big smile and quick wit. He really was a great guy. My husband Gerry even got to know him when Dave was a vendor at St Vincent Hospital years ago, as Gerry and I both worked there. We always enjoyed seeing him. May God wrap his arms around all of you as you mourn Dave. Life will not be the same for any of you. You are in our thoughts and hearts.
Sincerely,
Diane (Rath) and Gerry
Kam L Murnion says
So very sorry for your families loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you all, David was a wonderful person.
Kam Murnion
Brent Sutton says
So very sorry for your loss, Laurie! My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Sherri has my number if you need anything. ✝️✝️✝️❤️
Janet Clark says
Oh, how tragic and hard to fathom, prayers of comfort for Laurie, aunt Ada and all his family. May God carry you all thru all the days to come.
Karen James Barnes says
My deepest sympathy to all of Davis’s family – may all the good memories help to ease your pain at this difficult time. God Bless all.
Sally Fitch Ness says
So sorry for your loss. Dave was always a joy to me. He always mad me smile. My thoughts and prayers for Dave’s family, may God hold you close and bring peace and soliste to all.
Les Clemetson says
I was truly saddened to get the news. Dave was a mentor to me as I started working for CHS and my Co-op. He had such a dynamic and infectious personality that everyone that knew or met him wanted to be around him. I will miss you Dave. Prayers to all the family.
Christy Kemp says
Laurie, all my best to you and your family. Words fail me but know you are in my prayers. Dave was an influence I cannot describe and though time has gone by you both are in my thoughts so often. Gods grace to you and yours.
Nora Drew says
My thoughts and prayers are with David’s family and friends.
Donald & Betty Lou Weeding says
David loved playing pool. He was an excellent shot before he even went to school. We often remarked it was because his eyes were in line with the balls as he could barely see over the edge of the table.
Cindy Gregg says
Oh my heart hurts for everyone who knew David. Ada I am sending you a big hug. Laurie and kids my deepest sympathy. It’s been a long time since I have seen my cousin but he was one of the sweetest dearest people I have ever known. I am so sad for you.
Don and Honore Bray says
So sorry gor your loss. David was a great guy with a beautiful smile.
Steve and Beth Hinebauch says
Dave started out as our realtor in Billings but he and Laurie soon became friends. We saw one of the videos of Dave and one of his mustangs. It was amazing, and beautiful to see the trust the horse had in Dave. Dave will be missed. But, never forgotten. Hugs and Prayers to Laurie and all of Dave’s family.
Brandi Budell says
Beautiful Obituary. Still so so sorry.
Cheri(Shawver) and Tim Hafla says
We were so sorry to hear about Dave, our deepest sympathy to all of his family. His big smile and jokes will be missed .
Cindy Stanton says
My sincerest sympathy to all David’s family and friends. Pedro was the sweetest, kindest boy I went to school with. He was smart, funny, and sincere. He wad kind and so generous. David will be missed by so many. I pray for comfort and peace for everyone. Thank you David for your final act of generosity. What a great thing you’ve done.
Rita Wemmer says
Prayers to the family. The loss is devastating but the Lord will be with you always as will David. God has bigger plans for him. 🙏🏻
Carl and Kaylene Patten says
Prayers for all of you. A wonderful man gone too soon, but will never be forgotten. We’ll always cherish our time together in Lewistown. Hugs to you all and cherish all the great times spent together.
Scott & Kim Anderson says
Sorry for your lost. Praying for you guys
Jana Hance says
Hats off to you cowboy, may your friends and family know how truly blessed they are to have you be a part of their lives. Surely your smile, sense of humor and dedication to friends and family will be remembered always. Love and prayers to all of Pedro’s friends & family.
Cheryl McClintock says
Dear family,
So very sorry for the loss of David. I played pickleball with him and he was very kind and had a twinkle in his eye!
Blessing on all of you.
Cheryl
Cara (Moffet) Sacry says
Laurie, I’m so sorry to hear about your husband’s passing. I’m keeping you and your family in my prayers during this difficult time.
William/Madonna Ryan says
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family, sorry for your loss it’s sad to leave this earth when there’s so much life left to live.
Barbara Kosovich says
Tyler – I am so sorry for your loss. You inherited the twinkle in your dad’s eye. I witnessed the twinkle when you put my fence back up in the snow!!! Your father’s obituary is beautiful and he truly lived a life of many interesting and fun experiences and events.
Barbara Kosovich
Rocky & Jody Burman says
So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
Amy Weist Steinke says
Laurie and family
Hold tight all the great memories of Dave. What a great man he was. Know I am praying for all of you as you find your way thru each day that lies ahead. I know each of you will find a way to carry on that great smile he always had. God Bless!!
Cliff Amundsen says
My serious prayers go out to the Weeding family’s loss of Dave.
Jerome Rusdal says
I’m so sorry to hear of David passing. I just met him last year running the Harlan’s memorial run. He really inspired me and I think about that often.
Cavin Steiger says
Our sincere condolences on you loss. We enjoyed having him at our run last year. Not many people will run a half marathon, then grab their bike a head out to go right back out to join someone to help them finish out their race. A true testament to the man’s character.
Angie Atkinson says
Laurie and kids, we are so very sorry for your loss. Words are hard to find as such a shock to everyone. We hope fond memories carry you through the hard times and our thoughts and prayers are always with you. To our friend Dave, cheers to you in your next journey. Angie & Todd Atkinson
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS TO ALL OF DAVE’S FAMILY AND FRIENDS HOPE YOU FIND COMFORT IN ALL OF YOUR MEMORIES .HE WILL BE REMEMBERED AND MISSED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM . MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
Chad FitzGerald says
Great conversationalist. He will be missed.
David Gibson says
May the Lady’s Blessings be upon David’s Family, and Friends in this time of grief! So terribly sorry for your loss!
Rod & Lorri Coulter says
It was always a treat to run into David in town. He will be missed by his family, friends and neighbors in many ways. He was definitely a “chip of the ol’ block” when it came to his generosity and community. Our prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Frank and Carmen Wurnig says
Laurie and family,
So sorry to hear of Dave’s passing. Please know you are all in our prayers. Thinking of you.
Andrea Jacobs says
Many fond memories of Dave and his time working as a Wrangler at Roaring Brook. He always wore a smile and spurred many as well. Our hearts go out to his family and friends alike.
Much love to all,
Andrea Jacobs and the Garry family of
Roaring Brook Ranch.
Suzie ConwayvPrince says
On behalf of family and friends of Roaring Brook Ranch we wish Dave’s family our sympathy and prayers. When Dave was here with us he brought joy and laughter. Although RBR has changed hands over the years – those of us we lived and worked there will always have our memories- Dave was a part of that and we wish him God speed. Soar with the Angels Dave and save a smile for all of us. Suzie Conway Prince