Jonathan Russell Trouten, age 20, of Broadus, passed away on June, 21, 2013 as a result of a car accident near Darby, MT.
Jon was born on July, 2, 1992 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, the son of Jack Trouten and Miriam (Boone) Riesland. Jon attended kindergarten through the 3rd grade at the Sorensen Elementary School in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. After moving to Broadus, MT, Jon attended the fourth grade through his seventh grade in Broadus. He finished the rest of his schooling at home and graduated High School in 2010. After High School, Jon remained in the Broadus area where he worked various laborer jobs. He then moved down to Boise Idaho where he worked at a welding shop for eight months. Out of this shop, they built sluice boxes for a mining company in Africa. He then moved on to Darby, MT where he worked in the construction business and lawn care.
Jon loved to hunt, fish, snowboarding in the winter time, riding horses, as well as motorcycles. He was also very fond of welding. His ability to think quickly on his feet helped him enjoy the challenges of any fabrication projects that came along the way. Jon also was known for his quick running abilities. There were few stray calves that could out run Jon. He was a very gentle and kind soul, and always had time to play with little kids when they were around.
Jon is survived by his fiancé’ Ali Knott of Darby, MT; parents: Curt (Miriam) Riesland of Broadus and Jack (Debbi) Trouten of Kuna, ID; his grandparents: Reverend W.L. (Delores) Boone of Orofino, ID and Reverend E.R. (Beverly) Trouten of Evart, Michigan; his four brothers: Andrew Trouten, Clint Riesland, David Trouten and Stephen Trouten all of Broadus; his four sisters: Kristina Riesland of Dickinson, ND, Anna (Nate) McKinney of Broadus, Allissa Stam and Morgan Hart both of Kuna, ID. Jon is also survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces and Nephews. Jon was preceded in death by his grandmother Alice Trouten.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 28, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Interment will follow the luncheon at the Ridge Cemetery. Condolences for the family may be left at www.stevensonandsons.com. In Jon’s honor, memorials may be made to the Cadwell Springs Camp, 320 Potter Ave., Gillette, WY 82718.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday June 28, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday June 29, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday June 28, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday June 29, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
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Shaun and Lisa Tauck says
My heart is heavy. So very sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Let us know if we can do anything for you.
Pam & Dave Nisley says
Hugs and prayers to all of you. We care deeply.
We recall some very fun times with your kids, when they would come help us ! So full of energy and laughter 🙂 Such big smiles when they were riding the 4 wheelers, after docking sheep. You would have thought we had given them a million dollars. We just let them ride round and round the shelterbelt, but it thrilled them.
We are here for you, and will be in the coming weeks and months. Again, we care so much for all of you.
Love,
Pam & Dave
Maegan W. (Friend of Karli Green) says
So I wrote a poem about this and I hope it’s ok if I share it on here…It’s called Last Day
Hindsight is what they call it
I just wish you knew
When you get into that car tonight
Your young life will be through
You drink from that bottle to hide the pain you feel
Because if we are all honest sometimes life is just too real
Your mind feels fine, your body feels free
The only thing that you don’t notice is that strong tree
You reach for the wheel but now it’s too late
You begin to realize you have met your fate
You pop that pill or smoke that weed
Tonight in your mind an escape is what you need
One minute all your friends are laughing at something funny that was said
No one ever thinks at a young age they’ll be dead
They’ll gather at the hospital and think this can’t be true
It’s hard to lose such a great person as you
Your life held so much promise I just wish you knew
Our hearts they are so heavy
There are no words to say
I just wish you could have known
Today was your last day”
RIP Jon…I remember going to Hills Alive with you and Karli and u seemed like such an amazing man! You were WAY too young to die! You will be missed more than you could ever imagine dude…love ya
Josie Morris says
I’ve known Jon since I was real little, in a way Jon and his brothers were like brothers to me for a long time. You will be missed. Prayers for David, Andrew, Steven and Marriam, and all Jonathan’s loved ones. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Karli Green says
My Heart Is So Heavy Right Now..As All Of You Know, I Love Your Whole Family. Jon Was Sooooo Amazing, And He And I Share Many Memories Which Will Always Be Held Close In My Heart. I Will Never Forget Him Or The Night We Met At Hills Alive And Danced To “Yours To Hold” By Skillet. If You Need Anything, David Knows How To Get A Hold Of Me. My Deepest Condolences Go Out To You. It Is Always Hard Losing Someone We Love So Deeply.
Cody Morris says
Curt, Miriam, and Family,
I know that words cannot express the depth of your pain with Jonathan’s passing; and so, words cannot adequately comfort you at this time. However, please know that your friends are here to do anything we can to help you through this. Praying for you….
Cody, Josie, & Coy Morris
Nicole Rohr says
I don’t know any details as I just heard of this thru facebook. My heart is so heavy for your whole family. I can’t imagine what you all must be going thru. May the peace that ONLY God can give be yours in these hard days to follow. We will be praying. Daniel and Nicole Rohr and family
Justin and Charlee Kuhbacher says
Every child is a Blessing….some we get to keep longer than others…we are so very sorry Jon was taken so early… Cherish the memories, the ways he warmed your hearts, the way only Jon could do…We pray Jon’s special memories hold you up, when everything else is falling apart….With much Love, The Kuhbacher’s
Dan & Brenda Boone says
Minnie Rae (that goes back a while), we are so sorry for your loss. I wish we could have known Jonathan, but if he was anything like you I know he was wonderful. Know that we have walked this path and it is not easy, but you fill find God everywhere you turn, especially in the dark hours. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. We love you!
Uncle Dan says
Miriam,
As an RN you’ve been around the ER scene. Many’s the time as a trauma chaplain I’ve wished I had the ability to wave my hand or touch a patient and make someone well. Heal hurting hearts. Stop the crying. I don’t have that ability. Curt, I never had the pleasure of knowing you but I know your wife. You have strong friends and a loving, resilient family who’ll be there when we can’t. Lean on them and take their strength and dependence on Christ to carry you over the next few weeks. Our prayer cover over you and your family will be active and often. We know this road. We love you. Be strong and of good courage. And when the immediate din and surge of emotion and people recedes you’ll feel a bleakness that has nothing to do with lack of faith. It’ll ask, deep within you, “Where’d everyone go? Does anyone still care? God, is this empty spot inside gonna be filled again?” When those things begin to happen, we’re right here. We got your back. Call, email, write–whatever. We’re right here, we care and we love you.
Terry & Marsha Bauer says
Curt & Miriam~
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today. May God’s strength be yours in the days ahead….praying!
Kay and Larry Mulder says
Larry and I loved that boy so much. I can not begin to know your pain, because I have never lost a child. This is pretty close however since your children have been some of my favorite people for years. I am surrounding you in prayer. I wish I could be there, but I can’t right now. I will see you in a month. Until then accept my cyber hug and know that you are surrounded with our prayers and we are crying with you. May you be held underneath the shadow of His Wings and upheld by the everlasting arms. We love you Miriam and Curt, Anna, Andrew, David, Stephen, Clint and Christina.
Kay and Larry Mulder says
I will never forget the time Jon pulled Clay across the table and they were wrestling for possession of the spoon. They always took spoons very seriously. Fun Times that will be missed so much.
Sylvia Zimmer says
Although we did not know Jon…I love Anna beyond words. She is the most loving mother and beautiful lady in the world so I know Jon has to be somewhat like her. Our sympathy and prayers will go with your family as you endure the hardest days of your life. Keep your faith and know that He is watching over you… Love, Darold and Sylvia Zimmer
Allen and Ellamae Drane says
Allen and I are so sorry for your unbearable loss. God will be your constant and most comforting companion in your days and months ahead. Keep the Faith and know that your friends love and care for you all.Allen and Ella Mae Drane.
Dulcie, Olivia and Zane Howe says
We didn’t know Jon well, just in passing, a wave, a laugh and off he went. Ollvia and I met him at the McKinney;s. David, Anna and family we are so sad for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Marilyn and Chantz Jones says
So sorry for your loss! Hugs and Prayers to your family!
David and Lisa Tescher says
We are so sorry for your loss. Thinking of your family.
mary olson says
we are so sorry for your loss. have many good and fun memories of jon .jon and david had many fun days coming and spending the night with john wayne on the river fishing . he always told me what a great cook I was . we love jon and all of family. we are here for you if any thing is needed. love the olsons
Sherri Gerleman Zdziarski says
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Jeffery thought so much of Jon and had such good times with him.
Sherri, Jeffery and family
Connie and Jesse Barnhart says
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for the loss of Jon.
Connie and Jesse Barnhart
laura arnold says
Jon was a friend of my son’s, we live in Kuna.. I loved Jon and thought of him like another son. He and I talked about the Lord alot and had many good talks about life. He was a sweet spirited boy with a lot of passion for life and I loved him very much, his sweet presence has been missed since he moved away, and my heart aches for your family. My children and I are grieving in Idaho for the loss of this precious loved young man. Rest in peace my dear boy and thankyou Lord you allowed us to know him.. Loveyou Jon.. Laura, Alex, Natalie and Hattie…
Bill and Dina Gay says
We are so sorry for your loss. You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers.
Jake says
Sorry for your Los, Jon you were a good friend to have I will never forget all the fun times we had at the carnival in Belle Fourche
Jay and Heather Brownfield says
Wishing words were enough to help with some of the pain. Just know that your family is our thoughts and prayers.
Cindy Anderson-Kelley says
Jack & Debbie, words seem so inadequate when you have had the loss of a child. May God comfort you and keep you close. Know we will be praying for you all!
The Bianchi Family says
Please know you are all in our hearts and in our prayers. So sorry for the great loss. Though we’ve not seen you all in a long time we carry such fond memories of you all. Jonathan was a joy to be around. So playful and a live wire. Love to all.
Paul Alexander says
So sorry to hear this. May God be with you to comfort and sustain you. Paul Alexander
Lorena (Carter) Dysart says
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family members. Let God carry each one of your during this difficult time.
Chuck and Debbie (Rose) Brown says
We are so sorry for your loss! our prayers and sympathy are with you all.
Rev. Dr. & Mrs. Charles W. Stewart says
Dear Miriam and Family.
It is with profound sorrow that we heard of your loss of Jonathan. Your parents and we try to keep in touch. We heard the sad news from them. Our prayers and thoughts go to our Savior, Jesus Christ for you all He is touched with the feelings of your deep loss. He said, “I will never leave you nor forsake You.” Yours in Christ, Charles & Dorothy Stewart, La Pine,Oregon.
David P Wilson says
Prayed for the Trouten family in this loss.
Lisa Gaskill says
I still can not wrap my mind around the fact that Jon is gone. He was such a wonderful, happy, fun, and truly GOOD boy. I am so sorry for all of you, and I only hope that you are able to find peace and comfort in knowing that Jon is now home.
Ann Emmons says
May your memories of Jon help you through this difficult time. Tom & Ann
Uncle R.G.(Gay) & Aunt Anne Boone says
Dearest Minnie Rae and Curt,
We cannot fully absorb why this life, is now gone from us. We only know that where there was joy, now there is bitter disappointment; where there were hope and a future, there is a sense of failure and loss. We keenly feel how fragile life is. So in your pain and confusion you look to the Lord, in whom no life is without meaning, however brief.
“Precious Lord, we come before you so humbled by the mysteries of life and death.
Please help us to accept what we cannot understand, to have faith where reason fails, and to have courage in the midst of disappointment. Comfort Miriam, Curt, family and friends and help them to see the hope of life beyond grief.” In Jesus Name we ask this, Amen.
You are loved and remembered, so much.
J Johnson says
Dear Family and friends of Jonathan Russell Trouten – please be comforted by the beautiful memories of Jonathan and by the sure hope of Bible promises that will be fulfilled. In the Bible book of Genesis, we notice that God intended for mankind to live in perfect conditions in the Garden of Eden, which was a paradise where everything was “very good” (Gen 1:31). Death was not a part of God’s original purpose but was introduced through Adam’s disobedience (Gen 2:17). There will come a time when the dead are resurrected (John 5:28, 29) and death will be done away with (Revelation 21:4) Faith in Bible promises will ease the pain of this loss. Please continue to take in Bible knowledge which gives us comfort and hope (John 17:3).
Donna says
Jon,
You were beyond an extraordinary character. I loved you and looked up to you very much. Just thinking of all the funny things you did and said, along with the wise words you brought. This will be hard but I know if you were here and could tell everyone one last thing besides I love you I feel you would tell us to be happy and remember the good times and not dwell in the sad. We know you are in heaven and that we will all see you again one day. I’m sorry we could not have been closer but you will FOREVER be in my heart.
As for your family I can imagine what they are going through losing someone close to me not to long ago. I would not wish upon anyone and I’m sorry you have to go through this Jon was so young and did not deserve this. I cant help but wonder if God called him home because Jon was right where he needed to be with the lord. Either way God did call him home and we just have to keep in mind Jon is home. I’m praying for you guys each and everyday.
Stephen and David I am so sorry I know you guys didn’t always see eye to eye but I know you all loved each other very much and I know Jon loved you as well, I wish I had the words to help make it all better, all I can say is if you need ANYTHING Im here for you!
I love you all very much!
God Bless.
Lyle and Beth Goracke says
Dear Miriam and family,
So glad that we had the opportunity to know John for the time that he was in our area. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We pray you will experience God’s strength and comfort in a very real way.
In Christian Love,
Lyle & Beth Goracke
SS Staffing says
We had the honor of working with Jonathan this last couple of months. He was a great employee and all around good person. Our condolences go out to the family and Ali.
Hope Rathe-Holman says
Jon has been like a brother to me as well as David and Stephen… Jon has a big heart that has touched many lives in his 20 years of living… he was always there for anyone who needed him. Jon will be missed by a lot of people and I am so sorry that rhis happened to him.. and it breaks my heart to know that I wont be able to share moments like we have in the
Past. Your gone but not forgotten.. love you bro.
Ill never forget that time i met you at the carnavial in Belle .
Ill see ya on the flip side 🙂 i miss you!
James abd Tracy Nielsen family says
Stephen, we are so sorry for the loss of your brother, our thoughts and PRAYERS go out to you and your family. GOD BLESS, The Nielsen’s
Doug House says
Curt , Miriam and Family,
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. The miles may now separate us but the bonds of our friendship are rooted deep in the faith that binds us together.
One of my favorite songs says this, “He is always waiting there when we come to Him in prayer” (you may know the writer of those words). I find comfort, and I hope you do as well, in knowing that He is waiting as you come to Him in prayer.
Best Regards to all your family,
Doug & Tammy House
Tammy Munly says
To the friends and family of such an incredible young man: I am so sorry for such a great loss. I was not lucky enough to have gotten to know him, however, the few times I was blessed to meet him I was so impressed on how respectful he was and his love and affection for his fiancé Ali. May you all find peace in your hearts during this terrible tragedy.
Keith Waggoner says
To the family and friends of Jon:
My heart goes out to each of you during this time of loss. On behalf of Grace Bible Church in Nampa, ID, I want you to know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We’re praying that God’s peace would minister to you during the next few days, weeks, and months.
Greg Johnson says
We are praying for you that you may feel God’s arms around you holding you during this time of loss.
Michelle Leidner says
I knew Jon as one of my sons good friends, and my heart is broken and saddened because of his death. I dare not ask why, because my ways are not Gods ways, and I can not have that understanding, but maybe I can feel thankful for whatever God may have saved him from that this world might have had in store for him. In knowing that he was welcomed home with loving arms and a smile on his face. Jon was very polite and I appreciated his honesty…. specially when I was asking him questions about my son. He had a brilliant smile. I remember one time at church I told him that I really wanted Kole to start coming to church with me and he just smiled and said ……” I was never given that option, if I didn’t go to church my mom would have slapped me in the head” It made me laugh, and try a new approach to bringing my son to church with me! Thanks Jon! I know Kole will be missing you and so my heart aches for him as well and for your family. Jon was well liked by many. And so my prayer is for Gods comfort and the presence of His peace be with you all.
Jerry & Sylvia Landa says
Our sympathy and prayers are with you during this difficult time . It is always hard losing the ones we LOVE so deeply!
Ryan and Wilma Coy says
We reach across the miles and draw each one of you close…..if we could. We cannot, so as always we ask the Divine Presence of a holy God to surround each of you and lift you on eagle’s wings. May each of us know Christ’s all sufficiency in these hours. Now, as always we bear you to the Throne of Grace and Mercy!!
Rick and Mary Ann Scheele says
We’ve had the privilege of having Jon as part of our family as he and our granddaughter’s hearts found each other. We were blessed with having Jon and Ali join us during the holidays and family birthday gathering at our home. We feel so blessed to have seen the results of his upbringing, Jon would always greet us with a smile, hand shake and a big hug for Grandma. Many times Jon and Ali would join us for church and they always seemed to draw a crowd afterwards and share smiles and hugs. Our hearts are so very heavy at this time as many prayers come your way as we along with Jon’s church family here at First Baptist Church of Darby grieve with you. We pray that the comfort which comes from our Lord and Savior will also bring you peace knowing Jon was greeted with the open arms of our redeemer. I hope someday Miriam that we’ll have the privilege to meet the mother and family that allowed us the opportunity to have in our hearts forever the wonderful young man you raised. May God grant you peace, ours prayers will be with you always.
In Christ’s love’
Rick and Mary Ann
Bob & Lynnette Janssen says
We are so very sorry for your loss. We have fond memories of the boys coming over to the house after Coalwood Church music programs and playing video games with Chris. May God’s peace and love surround you during this sad time.
Shawn and Shawna Wahl says
We are so very sorry about your LOSS..It is the biggest one a parent or sibling will ever have. The words are so heavy and the feelings will take time. We remember every animal we ever mounted and the smile on kid’s face when they got something special. You have a very special family…If we can do anything please just ask..
j & g lawn(brad & chris) says
We had the pleasure to have met jon as he worked with us. he always had a smile on his face and a love for life. he will be very missed…as we were just talking about him today. we are very sorry for your loss…as it is a loss to everyone who knew him……..