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Dustin Drown Obituary
Dusty attended Swan River School until 1994 when he and his family moved to Manhattan, where he then attended Manhattan schools. In 1999 they returned to Bigfork, and he attended Bigfork High School until his senior year when he returned to Manhattan and graduated in 2002.
Dusty was employed with Montana Furniture at the time of his death. He had also worked at the Oasis, The Depo, and Big Sky Carvers in Manhattan.
Dusty was loved by everyone who he came into contact with and he returned that love to all his family and friends. He enjoyed fishing, snowboarding, gopher hunting, camping and spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed life and having fun and always had a smile on his face.
Dusty is survived by his father, Frank Drown and Rika Mogolis of Bigfork; mother, Denise Belt and stepfather, Kipp Belt of Bigfork; two sisters, Darcy Drown of Manhattan and Kristen Drown of Dillon; half-brother, Jeff Drown; grandparents, Douglas and Dorothy Potts of Bigfork; step-grandparents, Ron and Connie Belt of Bigfork; Great-grandma Price of Ohio; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Stanley and Lula Potts of Bigfork; grandparents, Glenn and Vida Drown of Kalispell; and a sister, Amanda Drown at birth.
"We know we will see you again. Until that time we are going to miss you, and may God hold you in His loving arms. We Love You." May his passing bring fond memories and a smile to the hearts of anyone that knew him.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 27, at Gallatin Valley Baptist Fellowship (the old trailer sales) in Manhattan.
A memorial service will also be held in Bigfork at 2 p.m. July 3 at the "Crossroads" in Bigfork.
Should friends desire, memorials in Dusty's name may be made to Gallatin Valley Baptist Fellowship, 170 Travis Way, Manhattan, MT 59741.
Arrangements are in the care of Dokken-Nelson Funeral Service; www.dokkennelson.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Dustin Drown
Amy Robin
June 18, 2020
I still think of you often. The fun times we had will always sit in my heart.
Ashlea Roberts
July 16, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear about Dusty he was a great guy very funny and outgoing. He will be very missed. Much love dusty i will miss you.
Justin Kitto
June 30, 2009
Dear Kristen, Darcy, and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this very trying time.
Deb Rost
June 29, 2009
Denise, Frank, Darcy, Kristen and all, I am so sorry to hear about Dustin. My heart breaks for all of you. I will always remember his sunny smile. God bless all of you now and always.
Sandy Herbst (Poser) and Family
June 29, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about Dusty. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I'll miss his hugs.
Jacqui Darr
June 29, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of this tragedy and am praying for Dusty's entire family. You have all always been so kind to me. His laughter always brought a smile to my face. I pray he is at peace up in heaven with the other "Bigfork boys."
Andrea Jorgenson-Young
June 26, 2009
Frank, Denise, Darcy, Kristen, and family, I pray God blesses you with love and comfort during this time. Dusty was a good kid.
June 26, 2009
Dusty was such a beautiful person inside and out. I can't imagine life without him and not running into him around Manhattan. He was one of my closest friends and I loved him so much. My heart aches for him and his family. I wish them the best and hope that they can get through this.
Kathy Sutton
June 25, 2009
My prayers are with all the family members, friends and loved ones that this loss will leave in everyones lives, God will watch over you and hold all of you in his arms as he is holding Dustin.
Jenna Gassett
June 25, 2009
My heart goes out to your family. I'm soo sorry for your loss. Dusty will be greatly missed.
Marty Duncan
June 24, 2009
Dusty was my best friend. He was the most content, unselfish, giving person I have ever met. I will miss you man!
Johanna Wilbanks
June 24, 2009
Darcy and Kristen-
I pray you and the rest of your family will feel God's peace and comfort through this time.... and as your hearts begin to heal.
Jaclyn Machado
June 24, 2009
Your family is in my prayers. I was a co-worker of Dusty at the Oasis. He was such a sweet kid and always willing to help. He will continue in our hearts. May God comfort you and sustain you through this difficult time.
June 24, 2009
Denise, I love you. I don't know what words to say. There are no words.
I love you, keep your chin up, if it is possible. Kathy
Kathleen Johns
June 24, 2009
Dusty was a wonderful person with a huge heart. We will always remember his laugh and smile.
May peace be with you at this time.
Steve Olsen, Alex Jillson and Kathleen Johns
Juliana Tipton (Stucky)
June 24, 2009
Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Ron & Vickie Dykman
June 24, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow - Dusty loved life - Remember the memories - Treasure them in your hearts forever -
Amy R
June 24, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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