Thomas Kittson
September 08, 1961 - July 31, 2021
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Thomas Erik Kittson, 59, Equipment Maintenance Supervisor for COP Construction died July 31, 2021 suddenly in St. Vincent Hospital with his wife holding his hand. He was born September 8, 1961 to Anna (Jensen) and Michael Marshall Kittson. At an early age Tom loved to take things apart and put them back together to see how they worked and could fix anything. Throughout his life he worked for G and J Diesel, Dietz Auto Yard, Pierce Packing, H.L. Ostermiller Construction and COP Construction for 30 years. In addition to his jobs he worked side by side with his brother Pat doing wild game processing and making perfect sausage links for over 30 years. He married Jacquie Pritting, the love of his life on August 22, 1992. Tom loved to fly fish, golf, ride motorcycles, race sprint cars, traveling, and camping with his family and friends. He was a generous man and would do anything for his family and friends. Tom is preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Anna Kittson. Survivors include his wife Jacquie, daughter Shannon Duenow of San Diego, CA; brother Michael (Miletta) Kittson, Billings MT, niece Kristian (Randy) Mesce, great nephew Fox Mesce, Boyd, MT; Patrick (Mary) Kittson, nephew Andy Kittson, great niece Maxine Kittson, Skip Kittson of Billings; and Judi Kittson of Billings. Mother-in-law, Eileen Pritting of Billings. Sister-in-law Susan (Ron) Runyon, Bothell, WA, niece Jessica Johnson, Kirkland, WA; Brother-in-law Joe (Julie) Pritting Seattle, WA, niece Lauren Pritting, St. Louis, MO, nephew Matt Pritting, Bozeman, MT; sister-in-law Jeanette (Dean) Swint, Fort Mill, SC, nephews Nicolas Swint, Houston, TX, Andrew Swint, Belmont, NC, niece Alison Swint, Fort Mill, SC; sister-in-law, Emily LaSalle, Helena, MT, nieces Brittany (Keith) Poeschl, Las Vegas, NV, Rebecca LaSalle, Bozeman, MT and Katie LaSalle, Portland, OR; family in Browning, MT and dogs, Bootsy Bear and Bandit. A celebration of life for Tom will be held at High Noon on Friday, August 13th, 2021 at the Elks Club, 934 Lewis Avenue, Billings. Reception to follow service. A special thank you to the amazing medical personnel at St. Vincent's Hospital Emergency Room and Intensive Care Unit for the incredible care for Tom as well as myself and our family. Memorials may be made to Angel Horses, Inc. PO Box 20797, Billings, MT 50104. Visit www.dahlfuneralchapel.com to offer condolences or share a memory of Tom.
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Tom Hanel
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My “heartfelt” sympathy goes to Jacquie and the family of Thomas. The news was a shock, such a loving, caring couple. Jacquie may the Lord be with you during this difficult time. Tom Hanel
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GLEN & NATALIE PERRY
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Tom will be sorely missed at COP Construction and we deeply appreciate his years of dedication. Jacquie, please let us know if there is anything at all that we can do to help you during these tough times. The COP Family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. - Glen Perry
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Debra egan
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Tom was such a generous, kind soul and will be missed. He left us way too soon. Our prayers to Jacquie and the family. Debra, John and family
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Emily
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Uncle Tom was the best. He was kind, loving and generous. The first time I met Tom was years ago at the old Dos Machos on 24th Street. Tom had spent the afternoon golfing and I think maybe he had a drink or two. As we sat in the booth Tom was leaning his head on Jacquie’s shoulder repeatedly telling her he loved her. He was so adorable and I wondered who this guy that loved my sister so much was? Tom became an intricate part of our lives from that time forward. I’ll miss Tom rolling his eyes at Jacquie and me as we came up with our next scheme. At the beginning of this past June Tom was willing to pay each of us NOT to have a garage sale. Oh no that wasn’t happening. We were so excited to have the sale….the morning of the sale can you guess who was our first customer? There was Tom making his first purchase and it was a piece of equipment. A few years ago Tom treated Jacquie and I to a dream adventure to watch the Denver Broncos in Denver. Once again he was rolling his eyes as Jacquie and I proceeded to the stadium three hours before the game so we could see Peyton walk from his car to the stadium. Was it the best day ever? Yes! Tom was generous in so many ways. Whether he was repairing a blown engine for a niece that forgot to put oil in the car, to fixing us dinner on the Traeger, to offering his mother-in-law to live with them and then letting her stay for the next 11 years! What kind of a man can do that? Tommy did that. Tommy did so much for so many people. Cheers to you Tom Kittson, thank you for the smiles, the laughs, the love and making our lives better.
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Billings Arts Association
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The Billings Arts Association sends their care and concern for Jacquie and Family. We are sending $100 to Angel Horse in Tom's Memory.
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Scott Langman
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Tom was one of the nicest guys around. When I bought a new FJ Cruiser I was wanting to put a trailer hitch on it. Tom heard me and said he would do it. I said “are you sure you can do it?” Tom just laughed and said “Oh, I think we can handle that Slangman” (My email name) It took him about 25 minutes-done! RIP Tom.