John Slater Reum, “Chanumba Ishnana – Lone Pipe” was born June 7th, 1979 to Clayton and Donna K (Leibrand) Reum along with his little twin brother, James Patrick, in Wolf Point, MT.
Family was extremely important to John. He was very close with his brothers, Jim and Marty. He always had open arms for his sisters, Angie and Holly. John was a very special nephew to all his aunts and uncles and holds a very special place in the hearts of his nieces and nephews.
John graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1997. He grew up on the south side of Wolf Point and met his 2 lifelong brothers, Luke and JJ Pedersen. The neighborhood would remember them as the Ninja Turtles. Through the years he would form many more close bonds with friends, too many to mention (but you know who you are and that you were loved by him).
A daughter Charlotte Katherine was born June 24th, 2009 and was the light of John’s life. He met the love of his life, Jamie Daun affectionately known as his “Chubbie Barbie” in 2009. They were joined in marriage July 21, 2012. The love they had for one another was out of this universe. He loved her 3 children, Ashlee (Nelson) Lambirth, Layne Nelson, and Tyson Nelson as his own. He was a proud grandpa to Ashlee’s children, Brooklyn, and Brantley.
John had a smile for everyone he met and loved making people laugh. He could match his father-in-law’s (Bob Baker) corny jokes, joke for joke. He had a passion for anything with wheels and an engine. This is evident looking at his yard.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Hilda Leibrand; his dad’s twin brother, Leighton Reum; cousin, Finley Leibrand, October Perez Arndt; mother-in-law, Pat Baker; and Jamie’s grandmother, Lilly Baker.
He leaves behind wife, Jamie Reum; children, Charlotte Reum, Ashlee (James) Lambirth, and her children, Brooklyn and Brantley, Layne Nelson (Ashley Dodge) and Tyson Nelson; his parents, Clayton and Donna K. Reum; brothers, Martel Reum, and Jim Reum; sisters, Angie (Brian) Healy and Holly Reum; father-in-law, Bob Baker; brothers-in-law, Jason Baker, and Rob (Andrea) Baker; and sister-in-law, Trisha (Jason) Payer; his four legged children, Rocko, Sassy, Foster, Clover, and Katnis Everreum; numerous special aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and foster siblings he loved dearly; and lastly numerous close friends he considered family.
He had an incredible love for animals and through the years found and gave many a loving home. John was a big supporter of the Wolf Point Pound Puppies. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations be made to them in his honor.
Flo Boschetti says
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. A donation has been made to Wolf Point Pound Puppies in loving memory of John.
Aunt Flo Leibrand Boschetti
Donna and Andi Archdale says
Andi and I will never forget our dear friend John. We can’t imagine never seeing him again with either Jamie or Marty or both at the cafe. He made us laugh with him and at him. What a wonderful sense of humor!! Andi remarked that he was the guy we could always call on if we needed help. We are so devastated by the Reum and Baker families’ loss.
Jeannie and Jerry archdale says
There are no words to express how very saddened we are to hear of Johns death. Just now you are all in our prayers and we are thinking of all of you.
Katie Noser says
Jamie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.
The Noser Family
Karel and Ernie Schutt says
Our hearts break for you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. May God give you comfort in this hard time with the knowledge that you will see each other again. We are not guaranteed tomorrow, but we are promised a time when we will see those we love again. We are just down the road. If you need something…we are here. Not an empty offer….one made from the heart.
Shari Daniels says
My sincere condolences to his families
Miles Lilley says
I am so sorry for your loss, John was an incredible person, it was an honor to call him my friend.
Melody Rasor says
So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Kim & Terry Cody says
Such a loss to the community of Wolf Point, his family, and loving wife Jamie. John was a kind person to all who always had a smile on his face and by the time you finished talking to him; you had one as well. He will be dearly missed by many. Prayers and hugs to all who knew and loved him!
Loren and Brenda Baker says
We truly enjoyed the time that we were around John and Jamie. We enjoyed their love for each other, their smile and their love for the Wolf Point community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Jamie and all of your family members. May God Bless you and your family.
Montie Page says
John was a great Guy and fun to be around, we had many fun times playing Darts.He will be missed.
Debbie vine says
Deepest sympathy to Jamie and all of the family.
So very sad for you all.
Praying for you.
Debbie and Shannon Vine
Connie Dahl says
I’m so sorry to hear if your loss. John would often call be by name”Hi Connie” and smile. I will miss him. Live and prayers to all of you.
Wade Krohmer says
Wade and Susan Krohmer
Our prayers and thought are with you at this time of this loss. Clayton, Donna and Jamie you are in our prayers.
Ch says
Deepest Sympathy to all John’s family. May the love and care of family and friends bring healing to broken hearts. And may the Creator’s love and care bring peace, hope an courage for the future. Know you are lifted up in our prayers. Pr.s Chris and Greg
donna says
my prayers and condolence to the Reum family. Prayers for comfort and strength at the the loss of a dear, son, brother, nephew, uncle, grandson. He will be missed by all who knew him. Prayers
Seth Vrooman says
Our deepest condolences to the Reum family. John and I worked together at Carquest, he was always quick with his witty comments.. as John would say “Have a Carquest day!”
You will be missed John!
Please know that our family is keeping you and yours in our thoughts and prayers.
Vrooman Family
John Marguerite Gysler says
We certainly are keeping your family in our thoughts, prayers as it’s a shock to us . It’s our wish to let you know the family will be your support & we will as we see you & family .
Sue and Ron Johnson says
Our hearts go out to John’s family and to all who love him. May your faith and sweet memories sustain you in the days ahead. Prayers for peace and comfort continue.
Kileen Wilkinson Hagadone says
So sorry for your loss. Though I did not know John I have known his father for years and remember Leighton also. Wonder family and I am sure John followed in their loving teasing ways Your in my thoughts and prayers.
Joleen richardson says
I am so very sorry for Your loss, I know He will be missed by all, John always had the best hugs and wonderful smile for everyone he knew! My prayers our with the entire Family, May the Lord bless and keep You all, Love Auntie JoJo
Boots and Shirley Jackson says
My condolences to John family, our prayers are sent to comfort the family . Your loss and heaven gain I know he is your guardian angel now. I will always miss his friendly humor and smile. May he R.i.P
Keeta Clemens says
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Debra says
Sorry for your loss donna and clayton,he was a handsome and nice guy.
Melissa MORAN Ragels says
I am very sorry for your loss. Prayers to the whole family!
Dwaine & Vivian Wall says
We are so grieved to hear of John’s passing and your loss, Jamie, Ashlee, Layne, Tyson, and Charlotte. I remember John helping me at Agland when I went for tires for Dwaine. Prayers for the whole family, including John’s folks, family and Bob Baker. Proverbs 3:5-6 (Dwaine’s family verses).
Sonia C says
Condolences are felt ..sincere sympathy for loss as well..yet we all have to make the journey smday..John had a full good life! He will be missed and mourned..a very good guy!! TALANTED and mechanical..so sorry his dear wife and love of his life as well as parents who “shdnt” ever have to feel the pain of losing a child..I pray I will never know the pain of either..many prayers for all who loved so deeply to just carry on
June Hanel Vogt says
Jaime, and Reum and Baker families, I am so saddened hearing about your tragic loss. I watched John grow from elementary to adulthood and he always made me smile. As an adult he was always so friendly, I know his presence will be missed by you, and my prayers are as comfort comes the good memories will make you smile as you remember him with each other. God bless you and be with as you work through the hard times.
Janet says
John was a “Ray of Sunshine on a Cloudy Day”
and always will be! Loves and hugs to my family.
Drew Haillee Reum says
Dear uncle ,
You never knew how powerful you was in child’s eyes , you never knew how much of role model you was to a person. What you do know now is your everything you can ever be now for yourself and your family. You was such a wonderful person in the world. You was my hero my light, my uncle who I miss so dearly. May you find the time to rest and wait for the rest of us to catch up to you. Until then watch over us all. I love you. 😘💕
Darwin Schafer says
Our condolences to the family he will be missed by all .he was a very nice boy and had a long way to go .very sorry
Rob daniels says
Miss u unk
Serenity Reum says
My uncle John loved all of his family VERY much, he always had open arms to people who didn’t deserve it. I miss him alot and i think of him everyday. I carry a locket with his ashes in it and i pray to god and my uncle every night. I sometimes put one of his old shirts over one of my pillows and hug it when i miss him, and sometimes it helps, i know that this was really hard on my dad, Martel Reum, and my uncle Jim, and my auntie Jamie, and it was also very hard on my sister and i. He still had a long life ahead. At his funeral, i remember holding his hand while he was in his casket, he looked so peaceful, and instantly when i touched his hand, i got this sudden flashback of when i would come visit in the summer and ride fourwheelers with him, and it made me smile. A couple weeks after he left, i called my dad and told him that i didnt feel like doing anything other than crying, and i had went through a stage in my life where all i wanted to do was stay inside, i isolated myself from others and never told anyone how i felt, my dad had told me that my uncle would be hurt to see me like that and he had insisted that i change, that i stay happy because thats what my uncle John would have wanted, so i took his advice, and he was right, it helped. And i hope that if any of you are feeling this same way, take my dads advice. and remember, its ok to cry, its ok to yell, i bet alot of us are mad that he was taken, but there was nothing that could have prevented it. Don’t be scared to reach out for help, dont be ashamed to talk to someone about how your feeling, i was, and it made it worse, and i want to give special thanks to my dad for all his help during this hard and very tragic loss. I just want to say i love my uncle and i miss him alot and i hope he is doing ok.
Holly Reum says
Hi Bubba I just finally took a look at this and geez I can’t stand you not being here anymore YOU were MY BUBBA but I do thank God so so much for letting me see and talk to you that day otherwise I don’t know what I would have done i loved you so much I hate that my grand babies won’t get to know you I love you BUBBA and hopefully I’ll see you soon somewhere someday
Love your favorite sister Fat Bitch:)