On Friday April 18th, 2025, we lost a young man with a heart of gold, Nevin Lloyd Kelly. Born December 28th, 2002, in Glendive, MT, he was the second son to Jason and Lynn Kelly. Nevin was welcomed excitedly by older brother Neale, who discarded his “Charlie” doll in favor of his new little brother. In the following years he would be joined by brothers Layton, and Tucker, and sisters Erin, Kaelyn, and Ainsley. Nevin was an exceptionally loving brother, cousin, and friend. He was always in the middle of making something for someone and always full of ideas for his next project. Nevin was constantly in the middle of carving, whittling, welding, or sanding on some project for his friends and relatives, from swords and wands to keepsake coins, he made it all. Every project he ever took on finished, unfinished, or only planned was carefully considered for its recipient. He would often approach his siblings looking for their input and opinions on his current projects. As a result of his love of making things he spent any amount of time he could get in high school in the school shop.
Nevin was also an incredible mechanic and handyman; he loved to tear things apart and put them back together again; things often seemed to work better after he had done so. He would often make use of his talents for others, as he was enrolled in an aviation mechanics class in Helena, he would often travel to Polson to help his Great Aunt Jean with anything she might have needed.
For all his kindness, you could never make him do anything he didn’t want to. His siblings ended up with many black eyes, bloody noses, and various other bumps and bruises in the process of trying. As his father is fond of saying, “When that guy hits you it hurts all the way to your toes”. Roughhousing was a show of love in our household, and he frequently told the little kids that picking on them was part of the contract we all signed as older siblings when they were born (we of course agreed). Neale and Nevin often joked with one another that it was their fault that Layton was so good at math because they taught him his times tables at fist-point before he was in kindergarten.
Nevin accumulated a number of nicknames over his short life: Buster given to him by his Grandpa Glen Heitz shortly after birth; Nevin Nevers given to him by bus driver Bob Walker; Nevin Eleven or Seven Eleven (depending on how aggravated you wanted to make him) given to him by Neale, Layton, and Erin; Spud given to him by his football team; and Chuckles by Neale.
Nevin was twice as strong as two men his size and that was fitting because he cared twice as much as most people.
Nevin is Survived by his father Jason Kelly; brothers Neale, Layton, and Tucker; sisters Erin, Kaelyn, and Ainsley; grandparents Glen and Terri Heitz. He was preceded in death by his mother Lynn Kelly and Grandmother Barbra Kelly.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Nevin’s name to the The Kelly family, as a way of paying tribute to a loving son and brother.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 24, 2025, with family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Circle. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Assembly of God Church in Circle. A graveside committal will follow in the family lot of Riverview Cemetery.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday April 24, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
702 Lehman Ave.
Circle, Montana 59215
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday April 25, 2025
Faith Assembly of God Church
505 Sullivan Ave.
Circle, Montana 59215
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday April 24, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
702 Lehman Ave.
Circle, Montana 59215
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday April 25, 2025
Faith Assembly of God Church
505 Sullivan Ave.
Circle, Montana 59215
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Susan Erlenbusch says
Dear Kelly Family,
My heart goes out to your family again. Please know that the community is beside you at this time.
Jerry and Susan
Jackie Boysun says
There are just no words. My condolences to you and your family Jason. May you find peace in your memories.
Denise (Strand) Stambaugh says
Jason and family,
We are heartbroken again. Sending many prayers for strength and understanding, love and hugs during this difficult time. May his memories live long and strong.
Jim and Anita says
We are so sorry for your family’s loss. It’s heartbreaking to lose a son, a sibling and friend. He was just too young. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rest in peace .
Ronda Idland says
To the dear Kelly family! You have been through so many heart aches and family members that passed too soon. But knowing they are in heaven and loved the Lord can give you peace.
I did not know Nevin, but know that he grew up with great family members, that taught manners, respect, love, hard work, and kindness! God bless your hurting hearts!
Kenny, Ronda, Chel, Chase Idland and Jackcee and Riley Anderson
Becky Fuhs says
Jason and Family
I Am So Sorry for your loss! Keeping you all in My Thoughts and Prayers. Sending strength during this difficult time. God has your Precious Angel in his Loving arms and you will see him again. Be Strong in the Lord and rely on him during this time.
Love and Prayers
Becky (Johnson) Fuhs
Tami Strand says
Oh this just breaks my heart. Our Thoughts and prayers go out to his dad.brothers,sisters and aunts and uncles and cousins. He was good kid.
Jeff Tami Carl Strand
Mike Piroutek says
Thoughts and many prayers
May Chrits peace with you
Greg Berger says
My heart breaks for the entire Kelly clan. Nevin was a great guy! Just remember there is an entire community you can lean on during this sorrowful time. We are all here for all of you.
An old friend says
Nevin was such an amazing man and I was so lucky to have him in my life he will be very missed and my heart and throught and prayers go out to you all at this time. 🥺❤️
Sonya Hance says
I am so sorry for your loss Jason I know there are not words to help at this time praying for you all know I am thinking of you during this difficult time. If you need ANYTHING let me know 406-941-0819
Heidi See says
Jason & family,
Larry & I are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry & Heidi
Cynthia Breitbach says
Our. Deepest Condolences and prayers that the Lord help you through this tragedy, Our hearts is full of love and Sampthy for the family ,Our church and the community are here to help you anyway we can. We all our praying that Jesus wraps his arms around the Kelly family .
PAT AND Cindy Breitbach
Ken & Bonnie Nelson says
Kelly & family
So very sorry for your loss, prayers for your family..🙏🙏🙏🙏
Teresa Daugherty says
I am so sorry for the loss of your son. I pray that God will wrap His loving arms around you and give you peace and comfort 🙏.
Bonnie Burton says
To Jason Kelly, children and grandparents; heartfelt sympathy to each of you with the sudden death of Nevin. May you remember good memories of enjoyable times together. Bonnie Burton (Robert Burton’s mother)
Jo Bain-black says
May you cling close to the Lord as you navigate through this hard time. So very sorry for this loss. We keep your family all close in heart. Jo Bain and family.
Jerry Twitchell and Jo Ryan says
Glen and Terri, and the rest of the families: Jerry and I are sending our heartfelt condolences to you all. What a tragedy hitting your family again. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Lily and Lee Jensen says
We’re so very sorry for your loss. Praying God holds you in the palm of his hand and comforts you.
Judy Hawkinson Fuchs says
Jason and all of the Kelly family…my deepest sympathy at the loss of Nevin too soon.
Diana Elwood says
Glen and Terri, I’m so sorry for your loss, you’re in my prayers.
Todd LaRowe says
To all the Kelly family,I did not know Nevin but if he was like the ones I know he was quite a young man. May the good memories brighten this sad time.My deepest sympathy to all your family.
Marlene Koziara says
Jason and family,
I can’t begin to know how you are feeling but what I do know is that Nevin will be greatly missed. Steve and I have been thinking of all of you and pray you will find peace. Nevin is with his mother and they are watching out for all of you.