Alan James Westerman

B: December 16, 1985 D: October 11, 2008

Alan James Westerman has embarked on a new adventure. On October 11, he passed on, in his ”place of business”. Alan was born on December 16, 1985, in Ronan, Montana. He graduated from Ronan High School and from the Salish Kootenai Heavy Equipment Course. The boy enjoyed his work in the woods at 14 clearing trails. His work at the Montana Waterfowl Foundation brought him extreme pleasure. At 18 he progressed to wildfire fighting. At his present job, Forestry, he played with the heavy equipment with excitement and dedication. You can still hear “Hopy” say, “there’s nothing like the smell of diesel in the morning” and telling, with enthusiasm, about sliding down the rocks with his dozer. Alan’s passions were for the outdoors, hunting and fishing with family and friends, and the cold breeze blowing in his face, while snowmobiling. He enjoyed both model planes and the real ones, looking forward to learning how to fly. He found great pleasure with his gun collection. His last road trip was a firewood expedition with his younger brother. Always the helpful one, taking on responsibilities others would shrug, and doing so with a smile. Alan will remain in the hearts of those that had the honor of knowing him. He gave everyone an example to live by. Alan was preceded in death by grandfathers, John Laud and Jim Westerman Sr, and nephew Eathan. He is survived by his brothers, Andrew Westerman and wife Judy Ann, and Adam Westerman, and (Antoine Paul), father, James Westerman and step mother Cloann, mother, Mary Laud and step father, James, grandmothers, Fae Laud and Rose Westerman, and numerous aunties, uncles, cousins, and friends he considered family. He also has his four legged friends who miss him already, Piggy, Oscar and Babe. The family will be having graveside services at 11:00 a.m. at the Dayton Cemetery on October 14, 2008, and a dinner and a celebration of Alan’s life will follow at the Elmo Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family ask the memorials be made to the Montana Waterfowl Foundation in Ronan Condolences may be sent to the family at www.groganfuneralhome.com

October 13, 2008
Yumi and Tracee
My condolences are with the Westerman family at this time. Please look to God for his comfort during this difficult time. My prayers are with you.

October 13, 2008
Pablo
Alan's death shocked and saddened all of us at the SKC Highway Construction Training program. We'll remember his unique sense of humor and his joy in running the big D-8N and the old Army 6 x 6.

October 13, 2008
Salomon Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jim and family. God will help you through this difficult time.

October 13, 2008
DJP
May your new wings take you to places you have dreamed of. I will miss your smile and laugh........

October 13, 2008
DJP
May your new wings take you to places you have dreamed of. I will miss your smile and laugh........

Oct. 13
Lina
My heart goes out to tha family, god bless en keep your heads up, stay together en never forget the good memories, we'll all miss Alan Much love Peace

Oct. 13
Lina
My heart goes out to tha family, god bless en keep your heads up, stay together en never forget the good memories, we'll all miss Alan Much love Peace

10/16/08
Polson
Jim, CloAnn and Family, I am so sorry that I could not attend Alan's services. I hope you know that you were in my thoughts and my heart and still are. I love you so and will continue to pray that you will receive the peace that passes understanding in this whole crisis. All My Love, Bonnie

10/17/08
Ben Otero
Ben and Al got to be really good friends while al was here. We had a blast butchering the emu and ate till bellies were beyond stuffed. They spoke quite a bit..Ben's prayers are with all.

October 18, 2008
Missoula
Jim, Sorry for your loss, my prayers and thouths are with you and your family. Bruno Friia Dusty Lane

10-23-08
Ronan
Alan will be missed by our family. Your family was a big part of Ben's growing up and we won't forget all the things you and Alan taught him. He was a unique individual. May the love of family and friends keep all of you secure during this dark time. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers. There are "angels" all around.... Kim, Kim, Mary, Ben & Jake