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Adam Kightlinger Obituary
Adam Kightlinger was our miracle baby born into this world on April 9, 1985, to Oren and Susan (Knudson) Kightlinger. Complications at birth meant rushing Adam to Denver Children's Hospital.
Growing up, Adam loved being on the move - on a bike - a four wheeler - a car. He enjoyed hunting with his father, spending half his summer with Grandma Marilyn and his cousins on the farm and the other half with his Grandma and Grandpa Kightlinger in Mound City. He enjoyed spending time with his mother and any time spent with siblings was special for Adam.
In young adulthood, Adam faced challenges most of us cannot fathom. Surrounded by the love and support of family, friends and AA brothers and sisters. he fought a good fight.
Wise beyond his years, Adam touched the hearts of all. He never took note of outward appearances, age, race or class, but cared for all. He loved and lived fully and will be remembered for his unconditional kindness.
The Lord took Adam home Oct. 4, 2009.
Adam's beloved family includes daughter Seymone Crows Heart-Kightlinger; mother Susan Kightlinger and Bill Durst; father Oren Kightlinger and Pam Kightlinger; grandparents Marilyn and Larry Vandervorst (Leslie Knudson), Orval Kightlinger (Ardella Kightlinger), Peg Paris (Forest Paris); sisters, Nicole Daniel and Grace Kightlinger; brother Michael Durst, nephews Michael and Jordan Daniel; special friend, Leili Crows Heart; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A vigil service for Adam will be 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, and Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, both at St. Michaels Catholic Church in Absarokee. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com.
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