FORSYTH - Kyle Zachary Pederson, age 17, died at his grandparents' home in Forsyth, on Aug. 29, 2007.
Kyle was born in Billings on March 27, 1990. He was raised most of his life in Forsyth, before moving to Reno, Nev., in 2005, to be with his mother and stepfather. Earlier this summer, the family had moved back to Forsyth, much to Kyle's liking. He was proud to have recently started a new job at Rosebud Healthcare Center. He loved skateboarding, cliff diving and spending time with his friends and family. Kyle was a brave and intelligent young man who truly loved life.
Kyle is survived by his parents, Erika and Tom Davis; sister Tia; and baby brother Wesley. He is also survived by his grandparents, Donald and Eva Pederson and Wesley and Juletta Davis; uncle Jason (Andrea) Pederson and their children, Reana and Reese; aunt Lena Pederson; aunt Gail (Joe) Clark and their children, Alex and Anthony; uncle Don (Kathy) Schmaing; uncle Dan Schmaing; aunt Muriel (Ray) Dean; uncle Leroy (Shera) Schnieder; aunt Marion (Dennis) Peterson; cousins Kim, Chris, Shelby, Sidney, Wade, Joy, Colin and Ryan.
He is preceded in death by his uncle, Axel Schmaing, as well as his great-grandparents.
Kyle loved and admired his new stepdad, Tom, who he affectionately called "Buddy."
He was very proud of and protective of his sister Tia, and often boasted about how smart and strong she is. But his pride and joy was his new baby brother, Wesley, who he referred to as "Nugs" and loved showing him off to everyone. Kyle was steadfast and fiercely loyal when it came to his family, especially his mom, and his friends. Anyone who was loved by Kyle knows what love is, and for that we are all truly fortunate to have had him in our lives.
If anyone wishes, memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House.
Condolences can be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
Visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept. 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m., in the chapel of Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth has been entrusted with these arrangements.
This obituary was originally published in the Billings Gazette.
