January 21, 1988 - February 13, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the sudden passing of Kurtis on February 13th, 2025, at the young age of 37. A beloved son, skilled craftsman, and free spirit whose connection to the outdoors defined his brightest days. Raised in the country, Kurtis’s childhood was filled with adventure and mischief alongside his
older brother and younger sister. Always drawn to exploration, he spent his early years camping, fishing, shooting bow and snowmobiling, and as a
teenager he could often be found at the skatepark or snowboarding. Throughout his life, Kurtis found peace hiking Fang Mountain and his companions saw a different side of him – reflective, at ease, connected to the natural world he deeply appreciated.
Kurtis became an accomplished craftsman, where his attention to detail and strong work ethic earned him consistent praise and admiration from colleagues and supervisors. His pride and ability to transform raw materials into finished products mirrored his own desire to build something meaningful in life.
Despite these many gifts and passions, Kurtis battled alcoholism, a disease that gradually altered the course of his life. Beginning in 2018, he faced mounting challenges that pulled him from the vibrant person he once was. In his final years, those who loved him witnessed both his struggles and his moments
of clarity, where they saw glimpses of the Kurtis who loved life, nature, and his longing for connection.
As we remember Kurtis, we choose to honor both his whole story and the person he truly was beyond his addiction. We remember the boy who couldn’t wait to explore, the teenager perfecting skateboard tricks, the young man finding solace on Fang Mountain, and the skilled craftsman who took pride in his work. We acknowledge his battle with alcoholism not as his defining feature, but as one chapter in a life that contained so much more.
Kurtis is survived by his mother Donna, brother Mike (Marianne), and sister Cassie (Brennan), who
will carry his memory in their hearts. May he finally find the peace that eluded him in life, perhaps on some perfect mountain trail or beside a quiet fishing stream.
Rest easy, Kurtis. Your adventure continues elsewhere now.