Landen Wyatt Moreland, 21, was called home leaving his earthly world way to soon, riding off into the sunset in God’s heavenly hands in Rosebud County.
Landen was born on November 29, 1997 in Miles City, Montana to his mama Stacie Barnes Negathon and father, Bill Moreland and grew up in Hysham, Montana where he spent most of his life. Always the nomad, he spent a little time here and there, but in Landen’s heart, Hysham was his home. Landen loved spending time with his cousins, friends, and family. He was a little brother to Tylor Watson and big brother to Larisah Moreland. Landen was never too old to cuddle his mom, value his father’s advice, look up to his older brother, and protect and tease his little sister.
Landen had three boys, Angel, Ledger, and Lincoln. He loved his boys with all his heart. His eyes lit up talking about them; he was so excited to teach them the cowboy way and how to have a good work ethic, responsibilities and respect. Landen’s ability to work hard was a huge part of him.
He was our cowboy from the very beginning, born face first, ready to face the world. To his first pair of wore out cowboy boots to the well-used straw hat that was on his head, Landen loved the cowboy way loving the lay of the land. From the time he was young, his dad Bill taught him to drive tractors and help with the haying.
Landen loved breaking horses, saddle broncs, and was so excited about starting his own fencing business, following his father’s footsteps and being the best that he could be. He had a contagious laugh and ability to light up a room with his energetic personality. He had a natural kindness and lived to help anyone who needed it. Landen enjoyed making his own gourmet hamburgers and thought they should be on the best sellers list in a restaurant. He enjoyed braiding, wood work, fishing, hunting, working but most of all, he enjoyed being with Trinity and his boys, the true loves of his life. He told us to give him time cause with his imagination; he was going to be the next Albert Einstein.
He cared so deeply for his family and friends never wanting too much time to go by so he could check on each and every one who was on his mind, sometimes that meant driving for hours just to make sure everyone was okay and giving them a helping hand. Grannie Robbie was definitely Landen’s biggest fan and his protective armor; he was so excited to build and repair anything she needed done, especially proud of the screen door he put on for her. Landen so loved by all of his grandparents he had a special bond and love for each.
Landen is survived by his mother Stacie Barnes Negathon (Matthew), father Bill Moreland (Roxeanne), brother Tylor Watson, sister Larisah, step siblings Kia, Peyton, Listy, and Baylee, Ray, Naomi, and Ethan, the love of his life Trinity, his three boys, Angel, Ledger, and Lincoln grandparents, aunts, uncles and many cousins.
He was proceeded in death by his cousin, friend, and mentor Shad Duane Schaak.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 AM
Saturday January 12, 2019
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Hysham, Montana 59038
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 AM
Saturday January 12, 2019
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Hysham, Montana 59038
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Sue Alexander-Pruitt says
Stacie: What a tall handsome, polite young
man Landen was. He always had a smile
that could melt any females heart, cuz his
smile was contagious & genuinely from his heart. He was never to busy to make that endless effort to stop and speak to anyone
who said hi to him.
Last time I visited with him was at the convenience store, he was headed off to Roundup to do some roofing work.
Thinking of you my friend:
Sue Alexander-Pruitt
Andrea Blevins says
Landon was my handsome boy and I called him lambo which he hated! I always told him he looked like Shia lebouf the actor which he’d smile with that nasally breath! He was one of a kind, would do anything for anyone! When I first met him he was 14 but looked 20+! Then a couple years went by and WOW did he have the growth spirt 1/million! He will be cherished and dearly missed by my whole family! Our prayers and thoughts will be with you during this tragic time!
Josh & Amber Nielson says
So tragic, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Thinking of your family during this difficult time.
Joan Leinwand says
Sending my condolences to all of his family. Such an overwhelming tragedy.
Laurie Lelm says
Stacie, Larissa, Tyler and family I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all. I only met Landen a couple of times but he was a very polite young man and had a smile. Thinking and praying for you!
Rick and Calene Smith says
What a fine young man…. you can be so proud of what he became. We share in your loss.
Misti Zweifel says
I knew Landen a short time . He always wore a pleasant smile and offering a helping hand whenever he seen anyone in need of help. He will be missed praying for His family .
Ralph Sutich says
My Prayers And Condolences Are With All Of Landons Family During This Tragic Loss I First Met Landon In July Of 2016 When I Drove From Lewistown To Hysham Village Apartments To See Where My Apartment Was Going To Be Before I Moved In September 2016 Landon Was Going With This Blond Gal Named Misti Who Lives At Hysham Village Apartments Above Jeanie Shaccks Apartment Landon And Misti Came Out The Door And First Time I Met Him I Introduced Myself Told Him I Drove From Lewistown To See Where My Apartment Is That I Am Moving In September 5th 2016 Landon Said Lewistown Is A Long Drive I Said For Me It’s Not I Love Driving Then When I Moved Into Hysham Village Apartments I Always Said Hi To Him He Always Took The Time To Talk Then Misti Moved Out Of Her Apt January 2017 Next Time I Saw Landon Was At Jeanie Martinez Funeral We Visted There On March 17th 2017 Then Ran Into Him In Forsyth A Couple Of Times Summer Of 2017 He Told Me He Was Liveing East Of Forsyth Then January Of 2018 He Came To Visit His First Cousin Shad Shacck Who Lived At Hysham Village I Said My God Where Have You Been Hiding I Have Not Seen You For Ages He Said I Am Working In A Ranch North Of Here In The Town Where The Jersey Lilly Is Landon Was So Polite Always Took The Time To Visit I Will Miss Landon Rest In Peace Landon
Charles and Debby DeCock says
The loss of Landen just breaks our hearts! Love and prayers goes out to all of his family.
GEORGE JAN SIMMONS says
Stacie and family our hearts are broken for each of you. I pray that the many happy times you shared will lighten your sorrow, always remember those fun and special times.
helen corbin says
So sorry for your loss Prayers for you all. May God be with you at this time
belva arvik says
Our prayers to all of Landen’s family. We always enjoyed it when he could help us on the PV. He was a hard working guy and very capable. And we appreciated how helpful and pleasant he was to everyone. Seemed like he just enjoyed being a part of everything. He always seemed older than his years. We will miss seeing him and catching up. The Lord will help you through this. God Bless. Harold & Belva and the PV Crew
Kira Thompson and Family says
Landen stopped by our house quite frequently just to check in and catch up with my family and I. We always thought of him like part of the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with his whole family. He will be truly missed!
Pete and Ashlea says
Bill and Roxanne we’re so sorry. You’re in our thoughts. If you need us to take care of anything here at home let us know.
Lynn Tompkins says
I knew Landen as a customer at N.A.P.A. here in Forsyth. He was just real pleasant to work with on parts he was picking up. He will be missed by all his friends, even ones he didn’t realize he had made like me.
Misty Boyer says
Although I did not know him very well, we had an unspoken deep respect for each other; I could see it in his eyes and in his head nod the very last time we made eye contact. His humble nature, compassionate disposition, and prideful confidence made him approachable, loveable and well-respected. His life, and death, has created a ripple effect in SO many peoples lives. He leaves behind an amazing family that is full of unconditional love and immeasureable strength. My heart is breaking for you all! I cannot imagine (nor can I relate to) what you are going through, I pray I never have to! Please know he will NEVER be forgotten and this world will NOT be the same without him in it! I look forward to watching his boys grow and flourish with the love and encouragement of thier wonderful family while making thier Daddy proud! You all are in my thoughts and prayers, I am sending healing love and light to you; now and always! ❤
Zion & Megan says
Zion: Landen you were a great friend to me we consider each other like brothers even before you were the father of my nephew you took in my sisters Son like your own, we had similar interest I could teach you a lot about city life and you’d teach me every thing about the farm life. Sounds cheesy but you knew you were my teacher when it came to understanding what the schedule was like moving cows or different names and functions of most tractors I don’t think there was an unanswered question from me you had all sorts of answers. You were a great guy you knew a lot man and I’ll miss our fishing Tripps and camping Tripps I promise I’ll make your son and angel who we all exspecially you considered your son ill make the best fisher men out of them exactly like you and I’ll teach them to sacrafice you’re shoes to the river just to get snags out you might have lost a couple of my poles you promised to pay me back for but you did with a great handsome giant of a nephew and the awesome memories you left my sister with but once again Landen I’ll will take care of them it’s now your turn to Rest In Peace while we carry on your good word hopes and likes . It’ll take me time to become half the handy man you were around any of the buddy’s houses but you leave me with a great prodigy to lookup to you. May you rest ever so peacefully deep deep in heaven
Megan: I don’t even know where to begin. One things for sure Landon you were always thinking outside the box. Whenever something broke we would be thinking how we could fix it with having to get stuff from the store, but you knew how to fix anything with the stuff we had just at the house and everytime it would work! Or when we had to get dinner going and it would just be a bunch of random stuff you would throw it together and it would actually be good! You always found a way around something that nobody else could figure out and everyone would think it’s weird but then it would actually be cool. You were such a good guy to Trinity and the boys and I hope you continue taking care of them by showing them the right path. Zion, my parents, and I will do our best to take care of Trinity and the boys and make sure they don’t have to worry about anything. You were the best boyfriend/husband and father figure to your little family and even though you would do things that would be absolutely crazy and just mind blowing you always had a way of making sure everyone was okay. I hope Dave met you at the gates too, you guys were always messing with eachother and making jokes. Zion and I will both remember you dearly with all the great memories we made. Rest in Paradise Landon you will be missed my many❤️
Donna Smith says
Staci and family:
We are so heartbroken for you. Devon loved Landon. We was the best entertainment at our house. He loved waking Gooch and I up at 5 am on Sunday mornings to talk about fishing. I will miss his laugh, his smile, and him begging to take our dogs cruising with him. Heaven has a new STAR!
God Bless and thinking of you.
Mikalyn & Ozzy Munoz says
We are so beyond sorry for your loss and are praying for you all. Landen was such a great young man who left everyone in his path smiling. He made a huge impact in Ozzy’s life and he will deeply be missed. Rest In Peace and give Shad the biggest hug from us, I can imagine all the fun those two are having together. If you guys need anything let us know.
Christy Mouat-Reintsma says
I’d first like to offer my prayers and deepest sympathies to all of Landon’s family and friends. I’d also like to share my memories of Landon, aka “Little L”. I met Landon when he was a 7 year old boy. I was a new teacher at Hysham Schools. I became his 3rd grade teacher the following year and immediately had a special connection with this spirited, yet tender-hearted and loving little boy. I then had the opportunity, over the next couple of years, to form a relationship with some of Landon’s family, getting to know him on a deeper level. He was so easy to love. He was funny and silly. He was helpful and willing. He was so grateful for anything he received. I quickly grew to love him like my own family and became his “little C”. Although we lost touch for a bit, Landon reached out to me a couple of years ago again, and I will always cherish that he did, and that I was able to keep up with his current life. I have never met anyone like Landon, and he will forever have a very special place in my heart and be a blessing to my life. A young life cut too short, he is now resting peacefully in God’s hands. We will surely meet again, little L❤️
Julie says
Words could never begin to tell you how sorry I am that you’re going thru this, no mother should ever feel the heart ache of losing a child. We have shared almost everything, we have literally watched each others children come into this world….and grow up before our eyes…and a few years ago when Landen and Trinity decided to give it a shot…we stood behind them….hoping for great things….knowing someday we would also share a grandbaby. Soon Lincoln came along and joined our families together forever. Landen was an awesome kid, he just had a way of making you love him even when he was so good at making us crazy. He accepted Angel with open arms and I will always love him for that, he taught him about fishing, the outdoors, and taught him to appreciate the river. He took him to work with him every day, tied up his pants with a rope and threw on some boots and away they went. Nothing like a dad and his boy making great memories. Angel loved him so much and he loved Angel too, even when he didn’t have to….Angel says “God swooped down and took him quick, took his soul straight to heaven” and I believe that whole-heartedly. Ledger and Lincoln will carry Landen in them for always, bringing you joy whenever you see his smile in theirs for your years to come. All my love and prayers to you.
Cyndi DuBois says
Stacie and family, I do not have the right words to express my sorrow for all of you. I do have an Edelweiss tune benediction that gives me peace that I have sung for years. “May the Lord, mighty God Bless and keep you forever, By his grace and his might Help you in every endeavor. Long may His grace be kind to you, May it fail you never. May the Lord, Mighty God Bless and keep you forever.
Sandi & Jerry Rollins says
Billy, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. We watched you grow into a special man and watched ad you became a special father. We saw Landen several times growing up. He was funny, polite, and so smart. Robby loved him so much. We know the pain of losing a child,and our hearts go out to you and the whole family he left behind.
Jennifer Grefe says
Landen, may you rest in peace. You had a personality like no other.
A vivid memory of mine is seeing you, as a young teen, continuously lassoing the yield sign outside your Hysham house.
My deepest heartfelt condolences to your family.
TRUSTY FAMILY says
Stacie…you Nd I have been good friends for many years. I remember you talking about Landen for hours when we worked in billings together. I can not fathom the pain your heart is in, but please know that God is with him watching over him. The last time I saw him I saw him in his scarf and cowboy boots. I thought to myself…..that is a cowboy. Proud determined and fun loving. He sat there at his sister’s basketball game cheering her on. All of you were. I am not sure why I looked so long. He looked happy with a smile on his face. The Trusty family praying for all the family.
Aunt eva says
My heart is breaking not only for you my little dandelion but for all of us that love you so much. It doesn’t even seem possible that this is going on. I remember the time at Grandpa Gary ‘s house when you got mad and was running away, I watched out the window to see where you would go and you hid down by the apple trees in the tree house you boys were building hidden by the leaves. We didn’t say a word and just waited for you to come down, when you finally did all you said was “you guys didn’t even come looking for me, you didn’t even worry about were I was” i started to laugh and so did your grandpa when i told you i new right where you were the hole time, of course you didn’t believe me and made me tell you. When i did you just smiled that half smile of yours amazed i really did know right where you were at. Then trying to call my bluff you asked how many times you climbed up and down which was none until you came inside. Not many kids could sit and wait that long even grandpa was amazed at your stubborn streak. I will love your always and miss you
Michelle says
My heartfelt condolences to the Forsyth family. Landen was truly loved by many. May the God of all comfort strengthen your family during this difficult time. Those who pass on, God will keep in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. (Psalm 116:15)
With deepest sympathy,
Michelle
Teryl Tatro says
Stacie and family, I send you my heartfelt sympathies during this very sad time. I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Twaine and Lorelie Shick says
We’re so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers goes out to the family during this tragic time.
Kent and Chevell South says
Oh Landon ~ You just had a way of making everyone who knew you like you no matter what! Were so sorry to all your family and friends! It HURTS SO MUCH and there are no words or actions to take that away! Leave them signs to let them know your still around! 💙💙💙💙💙
Taryn Micheletto says
Billy and the rest of Landen’s family, I am so sorry to hear of your tragic loss! No parent should ever have to deal with this. Thoughts with you!
Jolene Morales Dunigan says
Landon love his cousin Caleb and his Grandpa Julio those three Together oh boy 🙂 I remember him living with dad and momma Robbie he was more like my little brother than my nephew..I’m blessed to have seen him at the Custer game..hugged him and told him I was so proud of him! Rip Landen we will be together again! Love your aunty George :))
Donn and Melissa Franklin says
Bill and Family
Stacie and family
Our hearts are broken for each of you. I pray that the many happy times you shared will lighten your sorrow, always remember those fun and special times.
Cathy Emmons says
Landen–you have left a big hole in the hearts of many–you touched many in your short life. You were a good guy: ready to lend a helping hand, say a few friendly words, share a smile. I hope your family can remember the good memories to help them through the coming months. Mr. and Mrs. E
In the hopes that we can help a struggling child we have donated to Heads Up, Hearts Strong in Landen’s name.