Vigil Service: Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Funeral Service: Friday, December 15, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Interment: family lot in the Calvary Cemetery
John David Friend, age 33, of Miles City, Montana, died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, December 9, 2006. John was born December 8, 1973, in Missoula, Montana, to David and Mary Margaret (Carr) Friend. In 1976, they moved to Miles City to be closer to family. He attended Sacred Heart Grade School and graduated from Custer County District High School in 1992. He then attended Miles Community College and Montana State University.
John was a valued employee at the Golden Spur in Miles City and was known for his easy going personality and genuine interest in everyone. He had countless friends, young and old alike, who were touched by his kind and fun loving spirit. Johns smile, contagious laughter, and examples of friendship and unselfishness will always be a part of the many lives he touched.
John was a gentle man of quiet faith who loved unconditionally. The primary focus of his life revolved around his family and friends. John was especially devoted to his nieces and nephew and was a very important part of their lives. He loved life and his generous heart and giving spirit will be deeply missed. Although his time with us was short, his family and friends treasure every moment they had with him.
John excelled in basketball and football in high school and was a part of the basketball coaching staff in Glasgow, Montana, for one season. John loved to travel. He spent time in Europe traveling with friends, and most recently to St. Thomas Island with his brother Dan, cousins Robert and Kevin Tooke and other close friends. He was also an avid reader, especially enjoying topics involving history and politics.
John is survived by his parents David and Mary Margaret of Miles City; his sister, Michelle Friend of Billings; his brother Dan and sister-in-law Nicole Friend, their children Madison, McKenna and McCormick Friend; his sisters Katie Friend; and Jennifer Friend, her fianc John Goff and their daughter Ellie Maureen, all of Miles City. He is also survived by his grandfather Jack Carr; uncles Mike and Jim Carr; aunt Cathy Tooke, all of Miles City; and aunt Jackie Carr of Seattle, Washington; cousins John and Amy Tooke, Robert and Kevin Tooke, of Miles City; Ryan Minch of Billings; and Lisa and ChrisDantic of Great Falls. He is further survived by uncles, Tim Friend, of Conyers, Georgia; Leo (Terry) Grasky of Sheridan, Wyoming; and aunt, Kathy (Dave) Boyer, of Leavenworth, Kansas; as well as many other loving relatives. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Homer and Mary Friend and Margaret Carr, and his uncle Jim Friend and aunts Patty Grasky and Patti Jo Minch.
Family will receive friends at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, at this time friends are invited to sign a message on Johns casket. A vigil service will follow on Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 6 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 15, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City.
Memorials may be made to Sacred Heart School or CCDHS Dollars for Scholars in Miles City, or the charity of one's choice. Family and friends are invited to sign an on-line guest book at www.stevensonandsons.com.
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Teri Zook says
Dear Mary Margaret: I saw today, quite by coincidence, that your son has passed away. I was saddened to hear this and know first-hand how difficult it is to lose a child.
I always remember your exceptional care when my father was hospitalized at Holy Rosary for many months battling cancer years ago. You were so wonderful.
I am sending you my since sympathy during your time of loss ~~ and remember your kindness and caring when we needed it.
Sincerely,
teri zook