Dion Brumitt
Dion Damon Brumitt, 38, of Tigard, Ore., died on March 9, 2005, at Meridian Park Hospital in Tualatin, Ore.
Dion was born on Oct. 9, 1966 and grew up in Libby where he attended grade school.
He lived in several states as he was growing up, but Montana was his favorite.
Dion loved nature and all animals. His infectious smile and cheerful disposition drew others to him like a magnet. He was generous, fun-loving and lived life fully. He adored his family and will be missed by many.
Dion was preceded in death by grandfathers Richard L. Thornton Sr., Harold M. Brumitt and mother-in-law Deanna Esau.
Survivors include his wife Karen and sons Dustin, Joe and Zach in Tigard; grandmother Gloria Thornton, Tualatin; mother Pamela Brumitt-Ricketson and stepfather George (Rick) Ricketson, Eureka; father David Brumitt, Portland, Ore.; brother Del Brumitt, Hawaii; sister Gia Mills, Spokane and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
His family requests that in place of flowers, friends remember Dion by participating in the Organ Donation Program.
A celebration of Dion's life was held on Saturday, March 12, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Tigard.