A live stream of Jaron’s funeral service can be viewed by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/stevensonandsons and will start a few minutes before 1:00 p.m.
A video of the service will also be uploaded to this page below the obituary Friday evening incase anyone has issues with the live stream.
Jaron Clair Schillinger 59, loving husband, father, brother, uncle & cousin unexpectedly passed away on December 31, 2020. Jaron was born December 19, 1961 in Wolf Point, MT.
After graduating from Circle High School in 1980 Jaron attended Eastern Montana College where in 1982 he met his love of his life Sandy and in 1983 they got married in Thompson Falls, MT. They moved to Circle and he helped his Dad, Clair, farm and ranch for 3 years. Upon his Dad’s passing, Jaron continued farming until 2017 and then decided to lease out the farm acres and focus more on raising cattle alongside his wife and kids. He also worked at various jobs until April of 2019 and then he started working full time for the county road crew near Wolf Point.
Jaron was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He spent many years hunting with his dear friends until his kids became as passionate about hunting as he. His greatest moments were taking his kids hunting, getting them on the “big one” and being able to brag about them.
Jaron and Sandy loved to travel and went on several overseas trips to places such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Indonesia. Skiing was also something they enjoyed doing together as well as taking trips to Vegas to watch his sister Lisa compete at the NFR.
He was a devoted supporter of the Circle Wildcats and a part-time coach of the youth AAU Wrestling club. He loved following his Son, Kyle during his years as a wrestler and football player. Jaron and Sandy were such proud parents when the Wildcat Football team had their back-to-back playoff run, Kyle’s state wrestling third place finish, and team class C state championship.
One of his most cherished moments was to walk his daughter down the aisle on her big day. His father/daughter dance was truly a dream come true.
Jaron passionately and proudly followed his sister, Lisa Lockhart and nephews, Jess and Jake Lockwood throughout their rodeo careers. He was their #1 fan.
Jaron was loved by all who were lucky enough to know him. He had an infectious smile and a laugh that could fill a room. He always made an effort to greet anyone he knew with a hearty hand shake and loved a good laugh.
Jaron is survived by his wife Sandy of 37 years, 2 children, Kelsy ( Matt) Zuroff, and Kyle both from Circle, Sisters Janet ( Arlo) Jensen, Debbie ( Jiggs) Wolff, Angie ( Ed) Lockwood, Lisa ( Grady) Lockhart and Brother Gary (Joyce) Messenger, 19 nieces and nephews and a cousin to many.
Jaron is preceded in death by his parents Clair and Edith (Lawrence) Schillinger, brother Steven Messenger, nephew Kel Jensen & niece Damara Messenger.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 7, 2021 from 2:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Circle. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 8, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. in the Circle High School gymnasium. Please join us in gathering at the VFW Post 4813 for a luncheon and celebration of his beautiful life directly after the service. A private burial will be held at the farm at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family will be setting up a memorial in his name for the AAU Wrestling Club.
Paul Nockleby says
Jaron was a wonderful neighbor for nearly 60 years, and all of us are heartsick for the family. — N Bar C, LLC partners, Paul Nockleby, Brian Nockleby, Robert Nockleby, Don Nockleby, John Nockleby, David Borge, Douglas Borge
Gina Mahoney says
Jaron was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend! A hometown Circle Montana boy who deeply loved his community and his family farm. My heart breaks for Sandy, Kelsy and Kyle, and the rest of your family, friends and community who will miss you deeply!
I am grateful for all of the time I was able to spend with you and the family this spring and last summer, most recently! I will cherish the years of memories, the laughs we had and even a few mis- adventures! Rest easy now my friend, in peace and without pain.
~ Gina
Kelli Rooney says
I’m so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers
Carol Ankney says
My younger cousin; always a smile & a kind word. You left this world too soon. May you rest in peace. Prayers for your family during this extremely tough time. May you live in their hearts forever.
JEANA BLISS says
Sandra and family, I’m so sorry for your loss.
Tammy (Naasz) Enghusen says
My heart is broken losing a childhood friend. Love you Jaron. May you shine in heaven. Give your folks and mine a hug!! Prayers and much love to Sandy, Kyle, Kelsey, Lisa, Angie, Debbie and all other family. Prayers and comfort also for all the friends who are feeling his loss. I have no words. His kindness and laugh will be missed and always remembered. RIP.
Mary Lou Merchant says
So sorry for your loss prayers for you and your family
Doug Birge says
Jaron’s grandparents and the Nockleby/Borges’ grandparents were near neighbors. Clare,Jaron’s father, would plow our grandparent’s wind row. A clean wind row—when our grandparents could no longer do that—was a beautiful thing. That’s Jaron, too…generous and a supportive husband and father. We are deeply touched Sandy,Kelsey,and Kyle.
Louett Williams says
I was very sorry to hear of Jaron’s death. My heart goes out to all his family and friends. Love and prayers for all. Louett Williams ( Jaron’s first gr. teacher)
janet jensen says
thank you all for thinking us…
janet jensen says
thank you all for thinking of us…
Robin Stephens says
I was so sorry to hear of Jaron’s passing. His smile and attitude will be sorely missed. I can’t make it to the celebration of his life but my thoughts and prayers will be with his family and friends. 🙏🙏🙏
Mary Kasten says
My prayers and thoughts go out to Jaron’s family, what a huge loss to you all. May God comfort you in the days ahead as you lay Jaron to rest. He led a very fulfilling life. God Bless you all.
Diana Elwood says
Angie and Lisa and family, So sorry to hear of your loss, please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God carry all of thru this hard time.
Chris and Diana Elwood
Larry Bruce says
Thank you, Jaron for all the memories you have left for me to treasure. A warm smile. An embrace. An impromptu bs session about sports, hunting, rodeo or just about weather and “what’s new? “. Somewhere down the road I will, out of the blue, I will think of those times and have an ache 🤒 n my heart and also be able to smile, look up and say bless you my friend.
Margaret Stephens says
So sorry to hear to hear of Jaron’s passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family!
Laurie Stolen Suppes says
My deepest sympathy for your loss. Jaron always had a smile. “Though gone from our sight, loved ones are never gone from our hearts.”
Bill Alderman says
What a tragedy. I knew Jaron because of of interaction in and around the wrestling tournament. Such a wonderful guy to visit with. I would go out of my way to look him up just to visit. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Debbie Dressler says
So sorry to hear of this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Harvey w. Kuntz & Patsy Kuntz says
Sandy and family, we are so sorry for the loss of Jaron, he was a wonderful person, always friendly when we would come back to Circle. He will be missed by many.
william janssen says
Angie and family so sorry for you. May your brother RIP
Mary Jo Lawrence (Nerud) (Virginia) says
Schillingers and families:
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Debbie, Jaron, Angie and Lisa were all quite small when
I was still in high school but we were neighbors. You all have so many special memories to hold on to.
God’s Blessings and Special Graces to each of you.
Jim and Judy Stegmeier says
Our prayers are with you all. May God remind you of all the great memories you shared..
Our sympathies, Jim and Judy Stegmeier
Terry Jackson says
Sending up prayers for Sandy, Kelsy,Matt,Kyle, so sorry for the loss of Jaron, He will be so missed by so many. Hugs to you all at this trying time.
Mike and Lessa Sukut says
Our condolences to all the family.
Tim Boysun says
I was saddened by the news of Jaron passing. I always enjoyed visiting with him or saying hi anywhere we ran into each other, whether it be the Country Club talking hunting or at a ball game in Vida when I was a young kid or Circle when I was in high school playing basketball or football. He always acknowledged me and that made him even more special, but that’s just the person he was to everyone. Jaron had an infectious smile and a laugh that a person can’t forget. I am so sorry for your loss and sending good Godly vibes to the whole family. RIP my friend see ya when I see ya.
Greg Berger says
Jaron was a hell of a guy that could make a guy laugh at the most inopportune time and he did that to me several times just by a wink or a hand motion. From school to adulthood he was always someone that was a lot of fun to be around. We had a running joke about who was the better hot dog eater and this joke will never be forgotten as I know he’s up there telling the Big Man that I am…which I’m not. He proved me wrong at every PRCA rodeo in Circle. I will truly miss this man and his humor not to mention his generosity or ability to make anyone feel welcome. My heart goes out to all of you during this difficult time but try and remember that you have probably one of the best angels a person could ask for looking out for all of you now. He will be missed by many but his memory will always be alive. God Bless you all.
Harley & Jackie Becker says
So sorry for your loss. May God holds you in the palm of His hand and comfort you in the days to come.
Elizabeth M Stevens says
Our pleasure to be a small part of Jaron and Sandy’s life, very caring and generous. Rest in peace Jaron. Sandy, may the Lord guide you and your family Bill & Liz Stevens
Christy Davis Wallace says
Sandy, Love to you and your family. So saddened by the news.
Steve Meyers says
Jaron was a good friend. I have so many great memories playing baseball with Jaron and intramural basketball for our Circle team at EMC. I’ll miss that infectious laugh and that great smile. God bless Jaron’s family.
Kevin Sukut says
Everyone will have fond memories of Jaron . To me a kind hearted guy who always had a friendly smile and sincere interest in how you were doing. Easy going and never a bad word about anybody. He was a joy to be around and will be missed. To his family. God Bless you and take comfort in knowing he is safely in Gods arms.
Kevin Sukut
Mary Snell says
My deepest sympathies to the Schillinger family.
Joyce & Bill Ayre says
Sending our love, hugs, and prayers.
Kathy M. Hall says
…..my condolences to all of the Schillinger family….rest in peace, Jaron…
Kathy Aakre Ruddy says
Jaron was a real gentleman and always was patriotic. He was one of the first of my high school friends to reach out and thank me for my military service. I truly will miss his remarks on Facebook and his enjoyment of life that he had. Prayers for his lovely wife and family – what a treasure you had in Jaron. God Bless you all.
Paula (Sass) Lankutis says
I have enjoyed reading all the beautiful words & memories of Jaron. I very much wanted to attend the funeral & celebrate Jaron’s life, as well as see & hug all of his family.. my cousins. Decided it was not the time, what with the spread of the virus & health issues at home. I am so very sorry for the saddness this tragedy has caused all of Jaron’s family & friends. Tho not seeing him often, I agree with all, an infectious smile & friendly words. RIP dear cousin Jaron.
David Ernst says
Jaron you will be missed by all. You just can’t help missing folks like him for they do not come along that often. Angie, Lisa, Debbie and Sandy no worries, you will see him everyday. Even though his touch and words may be missing know that through your friends and neighbors he will speak to you daily God bless all in this time of mourning and sadness. Remember, without sadness we can not feel joy. Thanks bud for being a friend and teammate.. David Ernst
David Ernst says
Jaron you will be missed by all. You just can’t help missing folks like him for they do not come along that often. Angie, Lisa, Debbie and Sandy no worries, you will see him everyday. Even though his touch and words may be missing know that through your friends and neighbors he will speak to you daily God bless all in this time of mourning and sadness. Remember, without sadness we can not feel joy. Thanks bud for being a friend and teammate.. David and all of the Ernst family
Dale Jensen says
So sorry to hear the news about Jaron. Knew him as a young kid, when hanging out with a Debbie and Angie, watched him grow up, and the adult he became. Whenever I happened to be in Circle and saw Jaron, he would bee line it over for a handshake and a catch-up visit. His friendly way will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you Schillinger family.
Andrita Harris says
Deepest sympathy and condolences to the Schillinger Family. Prayers RIP Cowboy.
Lisa, Angie, Sandy, Kelsy and Kyle I am so sorry to here about Jaron.
Chris Beason says
Angie and Family,
I am sorry for your loss.
Lana Garpestad says
My deepest sympathy for the family. May God give comfort and guide you in the days ahead.
Martin Lawrence says
My memories of my cousin Jaron are admittedly minimal and aged, but I offer this:
“Grief, I’ve learned is really just love. It’s all the love you want to give but cannot. All of that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat and in that hollow part of your chest. Grief is love with no place to go.” -Unknown
I also extend my sincere condolences to his family and all touched by his time with us.
Dan Lawrence says
As with my brother Martin, my memories are few and distant. I only remember Jaron as a toddler, yet I truly feel for your loss. God bless him for his contributions to his family and the Circle community!