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Justin Banta Obituary
Born in Salmon, Idaho, son of Mary Eggum and Curtis Banta.
This poem was left by Justin on his last visit home to Billings, Feb. 11, 2005.
Broken Dreams
As children bring
their broken toys
With tears for us to mend,
I brought my broken dreams
to God
because He was my Friend.
But then instead
of leaving Him
In peace to work alone,
I hung around
and tried to help
With ways
that were my own.
At last I snatched them back
and cried,
"How can You be so slow" -
"My child," He said,
"What could I do?
You never did let go."
Author Unknown
May peace prevail on Earth and within each of us!
Memorial gathering to take place at Atonement Lutheran, 407 Wicks Lane, Billings, 59105, Friday, May 6, at 7 p.m.
No flowers please. Please send memorials to: Memorial Trust, Stockman Bank, PO Box 249, Worden, MT 59088.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Justin Banta
Shelley Craig
May 3, 2005
Mary,
My deepest sympathy and love. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless, Shelley
Mary Young
May 3, 2005
Mary, My heart aches for your loss. Dusty and Justin were great friends and you were always there for him also. He will always be remembered by us. Again, I am so sorry for the hurt you are enduring. I wish there was something I could say or do to make it easier for you.
Mary
Angie Hildebrand
May 3, 2005
Dear Mary and Family-
Words cannot express the deepest sympathy I feel right now for you. I don't know the right words to express that would give comfort to you right now, but just know that you and Justin are in my heart. I think back at all the fun times we had and I cherish all of them. I will really miss Justin. God bless. All my love and best wishes.
David Hildebrand
May 3, 2005
My heart goes out to Justins Family. I was shocked to here of the news and have thought about Justin almost everyday since i cant help but to remember the hunting and fishing expeditions we took when we where younger, Wow does time fly bye I will miss you more Justin. May the holly spirit help you through this difficult time. David
Jamie Jennison
May 2, 2005
I send my condelences to the Eggum & Banta families. Justin was a friend of mine for 14 years. He had a unique personality and adorable smile that will never be forgotten. Though we now are far apart, he holds a piece of my heart. I never knew how much I'd grieve when it was time for him to leave, or just how much my heart would ache from that one fragment that he would take. The memories I have of Justin will long live on. Love Always,
Susie Wilhelm
May 2, 2005
Mary - we are VERY SAD for the loss of your son. You are very much in Darlene and my prayers! God Bless you and surround you and your family with His Loving arms during this difficult time and always.~
Cheryl Bass
May 1, 2005
Dear Mary, family, and friends -
There are just no words to express how deeply saddened we have been since learning of your loss. Although we did not know Justin, Vern and I do know the great love you had for him, and that he was a special friend to our nephews Gabe and Jeraco. They felt very close to Justin and will always miss him.
Please know that we are lifting you up in prayer for a special touch of peace that only our Lord can give. May you be blessed with many vivid, happy "Mommy" memories and the knowledge that Justin is now in the loving arms of his heavenly Father who will care for him forever.
Sharing your loss and pain,
Cheryl and Vern Bass
William grundhauser
May 1, 2005
Love ya brother
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