Tyrone Paul Gourneau went to be with the Lord Monday August 17th, 2015. He was born November 21, 1987 to Greg Gourneau Sr. and Vera Longee.
First and foremost he was a momma’s baby boy. Tyrone was a kind hearted man, making many friends along his way. Tyrone graduated from Poplar High School in 2006, where he played football and participated in math events bringing home 1st place awards. Tyrone attended FPCC and the University of Montana where he was in pursuit of degree in applied mathematics and education. He also became the General Manager at Overland where he made life friends with the owners and coworkers. Tyrone began working at the Poplar Public school in the cafeteria where he would keep a watchful eye on his favorite nephew Ezekial Lawrence Gourneau and sister Jorga Lin. He sure enjoyed spending time with his nephew, they spent plenty of time building Legos, playing video games, and working on other little projects.
Tyrone was a firefighter on the Poplar Volunteer Fire Department for 9 years along with his 2 brothers and mother. Serving on the department was his, and his family hood hobby. Tyrone was a highly intelligent man, who was a mathematician and creative writing genius just like his dad. He ranked in the top 3% of the nation in the subjects of Math, Science, and English. Tyrone also loved to talk on the phone with his dad because it was fun to say things and work him up then when he hung up he would say I SHOULD HAVE SAID…. We would answer should of, could of, but didn’t then he would laugh really hard. He also loved hanging out at his home away from home with Uncle Vance and family, they loved hunting, fishing and camping. He enjoyed the long hours of playing Zilch with Grandpa Dee and was very adventurous. He especially enjoyed hanging out with his brother Zach, they were rarely seen one without the other.
Everyone associated Tyrone with his easy going nature and crazy stories. He would always greet people with a smile and a funny remark. If you needed help Tyrone was always willing to lend a hand. He was a loving son, brother, nephew, uncle and friend. He will forever be in our hearts.
He is survived by Vera Longee (Mother), Greg Gourneau Sr. (Father), Brothers: Greg Gourneau Jr. (Georgie), Zachary Gourneau, William Joseph Norgaard, & Blake Nelligan, Special cousin Jorga Lin Christiansen who was like a little sister. Nephews: Ezekial Gourneau, Cian Christiansen, Leighton Christiansen, Niece: Shay Shay Nelligan, Paternal Grandmother Mary Ellen Gourneau, Maternal Grandparents: Patricia Menz (Dave), Uncles: Vance Christiansen who was like a second father to him(Linda) & family, Frank (Haven) Gourneau & family, Caleb Gourneau &family, Terrance (Leslie)Gourneau &family, Richard Longee &family, Sam Longee &family, Antone Longee. Aunts: Dore Menz & family, Twila Red Eagle & family, Lorena Longee & family, Roxanne Gourneau & family, Gwen Gourneau &family, and all other loving family members too numerous to mention.
Service Schedule
Rosary
7:00 p.m.
Thursday August 20, 2015
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
105 F Street West
Poplar, Montana 59255
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday August 21, 2015
Poplar Cultural Center
Poplar, Montana 59255
Service Schedule
Rosary
7:00 p.m.
Thursday August 20, 2015
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
105 F Street West
Poplar, Montana 59255
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday August 21, 2015
Poplar Cultural Center
Poplar, Montana 59255
Lauren (Dehner) Michels says
Greg, Zack and family,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss! Tyrone was by far one of the funniest people I have ever had the privilege of calling a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this hard time!
Lucy Redekopp says
Greg & family I am so sorry for you lost my prayers & thoughts are with you
Lucy Redekopp says
Greg & family my prayers& thoughts are with you
brenda redhorn says
Vera ,Greg Zack, My Prayers are with all of you, I’m so sorry.
Terry McAnally says
To All of Tyrone’s Family and Friends,
May the Creator wrap loving arms around you as you move through this very difficult time and give you periods of peace and grace. I am so, so sorry about Tyrone’s passing—too soon, too young. My heart aches for you all.
Rusty Walking Eagle says
Greg and family, I too am so sorry for your loss. Prayers going out to you and whole family!
Judy Azure says
We are sorry to hear of your loss the Azure family. Your all in our prayers.
Raquel White Hawk says
Thoughts & Prayers for you and your family, Vera..Tyrone is an awesome friend and I am glad to have had the chance to know him.
Laken (Dehner) Pollock says
Vera, Greg, Zack and family. I’m so sorry for your loss. Tyrone was a great guy. I can’t believe he’s gone. I’m so glad I could call him a friend. I’m going to miss hearing all his hilarious stories. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Debra bear says
Vera and Greg I am sorry I will be praying for you. Jesus loves you
Catlin Eagleman says
I was very saddened to hear the news yesterday. I know I haven’t been back home for years but just thinking the name Big-T…so many crazy memories come to mind! You’ll be missed brother.
Kevin and Shawn Kenelty says
So very sorry to hear this sad news across the state. You are each in our hearts and in our prayers. Tyrone was a neat kid and we really enjoyed him.
Karla & Ira Ricker says
Vera and Greg, So sorry for your loss. Sending prayer’s and our condolences to all of you. God be with you in your time of sorrow.
liz fourstar says
Prayers for the family
Brad Tande says
Condolences from Lee Ann and myself on your loss of Tyrone…truly a “Gentle Giant”
LaDea Jackson says
Zach,Greg & Vera, I’m so sorry for your loss you will be in my prayers.. Tyrone was a one of a kind person.. And he is greatly missed by many.. And he was a great friend to us all…
Patt Iron Cloud says
We will truly miss you Nephew Tyrone. May God our Tunakashina Wankan bless you with a glorious journey to the gates of Heaven, our Mahpiya Wankan. God is so good to bless our family with your precious soul and love. We are praying for your Daddy and Mommy today because we know their hearts are broken into many pieces. I ask for a blessing on your Grandma Mary and to the Menz Grandparents. We are also praying for your brothers and your Aunties and Uncles and Cousins and all the Beloved Gourneau and Longee and Red Eagle Families. We are praying for Vance, your second Dad as well and Linda. May you always come and visit them, especially when they can’t go on anymore. Love to you Nephew, my Toshka Tyrone. Love, Auntie Patt
Melina Healey says
It sounds like Tyrone was a wonderful person, and I’m so sorry that I didn’t get to know him. Much love to his family.
Nikki LaFloe- Charles LaFloe Sr. Family says
Sorry for your loss, our family is sending our prayers to your family during this time……++++
Avis Prentice says
My thoughts are with you Vera, Greg, Linda & Vance during this very painful time. I pray that our precious Heavenly Father will hold you in his arms and give you strength & peace beyond understanding. He sounds like he left quite a legacy for being such a young man.
Penny Kaleva says
I am so sorry to hear about Tyrone. He was truly one of the fun and funniest kids I taught. He will truly be missed he had so much to contribute to the world. What a wonderful kid! God Bless!
Ralynn Wettlin & Family..!! says
My Condolences.!! Sending lots of love and prayers your way in your time of need.! May god watch over tyrone and guide him on his journey…!
Bryce kirk says
I am so sorry for your loss, may God be with you and your family in your time of need, prayers and condolences to you and your family…God bless you guys….
Darlyn Grainger says
Vera, Greg, Greg Jr., Zachary and all other family. I was so sad to learn of the loss of your beloved Tyrone. I know that this is one of the hardest things in life to have to go through. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the family during this difficult time. God bless you all.