Jereme Kolden

Jereme "Jerm" Dean Kolden, 32, passed away April 24, 2008. He will be missed by all who loved him.

Jerm was born Oct. 28, 1975, in Whitefish, the son of 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 he 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 wife Sandi; brothers Brian Kolden and wife Amanda, and Brady Kolden and wife Carrie; grandfather Jack Fish and wife Delores; 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. Last but not least, he left his cats, whom he affectionately called "his boys," Outlaw and Kitty.

Friends and family celebrated his life at the Great Northern in Whitefish on April 29.