Jeremy “Jake” Danial Forman died June 11, 2019 at Frannie, Wyo.
Jake was born May 4, 1988 in Miles City, MT to Jerry and Becky Rainey Forman. He was immediately ready for any adventure he could find. Even when he was small, he was going full speed, whether it was running into the refrigerator with a snowmobile helmet on or jumping off the side of a pickup, trying to soar into a tree. As he grew older, he was always on his bike or a snowmobile. His two favorite things. He began welding at age 12, first with his dad, then with his step-dad at RZ Welding. He became well known as an expert welder before his 18th birthday. He graduated from Custer County District High School and went on to weld around Miles City and Billings. He learned to drive truck from his dad, got his CDL, and was enjoying a career in trucking. He made many mistakes and explained with a smile, “I have to learn things the hard way.”
His life changed forever when his son Zeke was born on Nov. 10, 2009 to Tara Losinski. Zeke and Jake formed a solid bond that will last forever. Exactly nine years after Zeke’s birthday, Nov. 10, 2018, Talon was born to Dawn Davis. Even before Talon was born, Jake considered him as his son and began raising him as such. At the time of his death, Dawn and his two sons were Jake’s world.
Jake is survived by his sons Zeke of Jordan MT and Talon of Billings MT; Dawn of Billings; his parents Jerry and Elaine Forman of Miles City, and Becky and Rick Zawada of Soldotna, Alaska; his sisters Amanda Forman, her partner Chuck Sluzenski and her daughter Rian of Windham, New Hampshire, and Erika Swanson, her partner James Davis and their daughters Claire and Elise of Miles City; brother Justin “Junior” Zawada of Soldotna, Alaska; grandmothers Helen Swanson of Miles City and Vi Zawada of Soldotna, Alaska; numerous aunts and uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by grandparents Ralph and Lainie Forman, Florence and Elray Rainey, Bob Swanson and Joe Zawada, and an uncle Mark Forman.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with a prayer service to follow at 4:00 p.m.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday June 15, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Prayer Service
4:00 p.m.
Saturday June 15, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Saturday June 15, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Prayer Service
4:00 p.m.
Saturday June 15, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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ClaraJo says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Jakes family and friends .May all your wonderful memories fill your hearts on those tough days 🤗.
Shorty & Judy says
Our Prayers are with you all praying that God will give you the strength now and in the days to come . RIP Jake memories will live on forever cherish those
Janet Klein says
Forman famiy… my heart is breaking for all of you with the loss of Jake. Life will never be the same without your loved one, however, may your memories sustain you through your grief and the days ahead. I have the best memory of a cute, shined up little boy heading off to Kindergarten for his first day when he come to get his dad to go with them on the adventure. For the next ten years, I got to watch Jake grow into a young man. He was always very polite and greeted me with a smile whenever we met. I am hoping that Jake has finally found his peace… hugs to his family as he is laid to rest.
Ty Christianson says
Jerry, Becky, Amanada, Zeke and Dawn I’m so sorry for ya’alls loss. Jake was my my best friend and I have so many good memories with him. He was such a good friend, son, brother, boyfriend and father with a huge heart. He was doing so good in life recently and making big strides to be the best he could be making us all proud! He was such a great dad to Zeke and Talon. He was so proud to be dad to his boys and how good of a person Zeke was turning out to be. I remember how he would light up when he would talk about Zeke or when he was headed to see him or even how happy he was after spending the weekend with him! Jake had SO many good qualities I could go on and on. I always wanted him to teach me how to weld like a pro! Jake is going to be missed by so many people and if there is anything you all need don’t hesitate to ask may you all have peace and comfort while going through this heart breaking time.
Jeremy and Teisha Jerome says
Jake it’s sad to see you go but the man upstairs must of needed you more than we did! You will be dearly missed by many but you will never be forgotten! Till we meet again rest easy my friend. To they family I am so sorry for your loss! Dawn I am so sorry please contact me if u need some support 4068538306. I love you! Jeremy and Teisha Jerome
Mollie M Phipps says
There are no words at a time like this. Know that I am praying for ALL of Jakes family. Specially the Forman cousins, I remember sometime in the country playing at Knowlton with all of the cousins. Peace to your hearts and sympathies at this very hard time. God be With you.
Teal says
Jake, I was so saddened to hear about this. I’m not sure what happened but I hope you are at peace and no longer in pain. There’s a lot of people that are going to miss you, you touched many hearts. I have fond memories of hangin with you! Rest easy Jake.
MIke & Judy Toennis Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Jen says
To the family, my most heart felt condolences. I have so many wonderful memories of Jake. Paint ball and BB gun wars, laughing endlessly for hours about some of the most ridiculous things, fishing and road trips. The list could go on. Jake was a person who helped me get through some of the toughest times in my life. He was one of the first people to hold my first born son. He was always there for me no matter the time of day or night. It completely breaks my heart that you are gone. This town holds so many memories of you. Thank you for always putting a smile on my face, for always being supportive and understanding. I’m going to miss your laugh and jokes. Thank you for always having my back when i needed it most, for pulling me out of the flames when my world was on fire. Love you always friend. I’ll miss you immensely!
Tanner casillas says
To all of jakes family word can’t take the pain away. Just know that ALL of jakes friends are not far if you ever need anything! Tell we meet again bro much love!
Lissa Power says
Jerry,
So sorry for your loss. Prayers for peace.
Wanda Bankey says
Our hearts go out to all of the family. You are in our prayers.
James Liles says
Jerry, Elaine, Erika and all of Jake’s family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You have been in our prayers. God Bless Jake.
Jim and Mary Ann Liles
Priscilla T. says
To the family of Jeremy Foreman, I offer my deepest apologies. Suffering the loss of a loved one in death truly tests our endurance. Yet, we are assured at Romans 15:4 that “through our endurance and through the comfort from the Scriptures we…have hope”. Through your endurance and through the comforting words promised at 1 Corinthians 15:26, may you find hope during this most trying time.-jw.org
Monasmith's says
Jerry: our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Laura and Monty
Wanda Linnell Richlen says
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends
Of Jeremy. May God give you peace and comfort.
Ramona Christianson says
My deepest sympathies go out to Jake’s parents. Jake was a very talented , gifted young man. He was a wonderful help to me recently with a situation in Billings, and was a good friend to my son. The worries are over now, and many good memories will live on!
Eileen And Vern Entzel says
Prayers are with all of Jake family. Hope the good memories will help in the days ahead. Sorry we were unable to be with you todY
Donnie Hartgrave says
So sorry Jerry for your lose and to all the family
Lori Ankrum says
I did not know Jake but I have known Dawn for a long time. He was an amazing young man for taking on Talon and Dawn with the love he had for them.
I am so sorry for your loss. All are prays are with you all.
Kim Stanton says
Dear Jerry, Elaine, and Family,
I’m so very sorry to see your son has passed. I’m sending prayers for peace, strength and comfort to you all.
With heartfelt sympathy,
Kim Stanton
Lola Mitchell says
Rip Jake u will forever be remembered and always missed
Renee Peterson says
Becky You were in my thoughts and prayers. Renee
Andrea Black says
Jerry – I’m heartbroken about the loss of your son Jake. Having just gone through this two months ago myself, losing a child, no matter the age, is heartbreaking. My heart aches for you and your family. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. With much love and many heartfelt prayers. Andrea Black
Cindy & Dale Berg says
Forman Family,
So sorry for your loss of Jake. Our prayers go out to all of you at this very difficult time.
God Bless you all with strength in the days ahead.