Shane Anthony Horgus, 25, a farmer from Sweet Grass, passed away at his home on February 21, 2012. His cause of death is under investigation. Visitation is Friday, February 24, after 1:00 pm at the Whitted Funeral Chapel in Shelby where a Vigil Service will be held at 7 pm. The Funeral Liturgy will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, February 25, 2012, at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Sunburst. Whitted Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be posted at www.whittedfuneralchapel.com.
On June 24, 1986 a beautiful happy boy entered this world. Shane Anthony Horgus was born in Whitefish, Montana to John Horgus and Tippy Burtch. Shane attended schools in Cut Bank and graduated high school in Sunburst, where he was an excellent football player. After high school Shane attended college in Havre getting many degrees in welding and in farming. Shane loved working on the farm with his dad John and his brother Jonathan and loved working parties with his mom Tippy.
Shane is survived by his parents, John Horgus of Sweet Grass and Tippy Burtch of Cut Bank; sister Maurya (Gar) Rummel of Dallas, TX; brother Jonathan (Crystal) Wipf of Sweet Grass; nephews, Kale Rummel, Wyatt Berkram, and Dallas Berkram; and niece, Casey Wipf. Also surviving Shane are his grandparents, George and Marguerite Horgus of Sweet Grass and Danny and Elaine Mitchell of Cut Bank, as well as his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Last but not least, Shane leaves behind his beloved dog, Weiser.
Shane is joined in heaven by his great-grandparents, John and Louise Wolanski; grandparents Sharon Cole, KC Burtch, and Reuben Knutson; uncles Cecil Lazenby, Bob Burtch, and Ken Burtch; and cousin Robin Burtch.
Shane was always doing something: welding, painting cars, building cars, mechanic work, farming, playing with Weiser, hunting, camping, boating, and skiing were just a few of his hobbies. He also liked cooking, reading, savoring a good meal, and taking peoples’ money for pool. Shane also loved the Dallas Cowboys. Shane had just leased his first piece on farmland all on his own and was excited about Rock-N-Roll Grain.
Shane believed in truly loving what you do every day and the people you have in your life. He was a loving son, brother, uncle, cousin, grandson, and friend to all that knew him. He will be missed by all. Shane lived life to the fullest and savored every minute he was with us.