Jereme 'Jerm' Dean Kolden, 32

Jereme "Jerm" Dean Kolden, 32, passed away April 24, 2008.

He will be missed by all who loved this dear man.

Jereme was born Oct. 28, 1975, in Whitefish to Richard and Gayle Kolden. He lived his entire life in Whitefish.

He graduated from Whitefish High School in 1994. He had many interests, including soccer, wrestling, cars and music. Some of his favorite interests were snowboarding, fishing, hunting, dirt biking, and especially anything to do with NASCAR. Through the years he had a variety of jobs, but liked working for himself. He could be considered a man of many trades.

Jerm was preceded in death by his mother, Gayle Kolden, who died Feb. 14, 2005.

He is survived by his father, Richard Kolden, and his father's wife, Sandi; brothers and their wives, Brian and Amanda Kolden, and Brady and Carrie Kolden; grandfather, Jack Fish, and his wife, Delores Fish; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; as well as a special love in his life for nine years, Joel Larsen. His young nephew, Kodie Kolden, held a special place in his heart. Also last, but not least, he left his cats whom he affectionately called "his boys," Outlaw and Kitty.

The deceased was cremated at Austin Funeral Home.

There will be a gathering of friends and family to celebrate his life at the Great Northern tavern in Whitefish. Please come and share memories of this wonderful man at 2 p.m. April 29.