Tyson E.J. Armijo, 22

Our beloved Tyson E.J. Armijo, aka 'Big T,' passed away peacefully Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008. He was 22. Tyson blessed his small family with his arrival on Jan. 30, 1986, in Pocatello, Idaho.

Tyson attended Canyon Elementary and continued his education through his sophomore year in Columbia Falls.

He had been employed as a prep cook at Spruce Park Cafe. He also worked as a general laborer for Glacier Precast and an automobile detailer for Eisinger Motors.

He enjoyed installing car stereos for his friends, redesigning vehicle interiors, and a bit of the outdoors; rafting with his mother and friends or hanging out with his fishing buddies Dustin and Jerry Ray in their favorite fishing spot.

His hilarious sense of humor will be missed by so many, as will his compassionate, caring, huge heart.

It was a privilege and a great joy to have Tyson in our lives, especially for his mother and family.

Tyson is survived by his mother, Deborah Allan, from Coram; his sister, Brooke Rice, her husband, Andy, and his nephews, Brayden and Seamus, in Dallas; and his brother, Ben Rice, his wife Tessa, and his nephew, Landon, in Rock Springs, Wyo. He is also survived by his grandparents, Bill and Margie Padgett, Norman and Mary Ann Allan, and Anne Berden from Afton, Wyo.; and many aunts, uncles and cousins located in Montana and Wyoming.

Tyson will always be a part of our hearts.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21, at Hungry Horse Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Tyson's name at the Whitefish Credit Union to help with expenses. All excess funds will be donated to a methadone treatment program.