Jeremy Thorne Saylor, age 51, formerly of Montana City, MT, passed away on July 17, 2025 after a long but courageous battle with cancer.
Born on May 18, 1974, in Choteau, Montana, Thorne was the son of Tim and Barby Saylor. He grew up on the family cattle ranch north of Choteau and loved being a cowboy and a rancher. In 1992, Thorne graduated from Choteau High School and proceeded to proudly serve his country in the U.S. Army.
After his military service, he pursued his passion for aviation and became a commercial airline pilot.
Thorne loved hunting, fishing, being outdoors, cooking, and he especially loved Montana. He will be remembered for his unwavering dedication to his family, his kind spirit, and his lifelong love of flying.
He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Saylor; daughters, Kaitlin (Christian) Muller and Neely Saylor; grandchildren, Carla Muller, Theo Muller, and Henry Saylor-Davis; parents, Tim and Barby Saylor; brother Brett (Joyclynn) Saylor; grandmother, Vangie Scott and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his stepson, Michael Sparks; his grandmother, Marjorie Cannon; grandfathers, Robert Scott, Ted Saylor and Porter Cannon; and uncle, Danny Saylor.
A vigil will be held on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Choteau. Funeral Mass is scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2025, at 11:00 am at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and burial with full military honors will immediately follow at the Choteau Cemetery.
A catered reception after the burial will be at the Choteau Country Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your local VFW chapter in Thorne’s honor.
The Saylors would like to thank the many great friends and family who provided love and support to Thorne during the final days of his life. Thorne was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by all who knew him.
Service Schedule
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 23, 2025
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
320 Main Avenue North
Choteau, Montana
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Thursday July 24, 2025
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
320 Main Avenue North
Choteau, Montana
Burial with Military Honors
Immediately following the Funeral Mass
Thursday July 24, 2025
Choteau Cemetery
Choteau, Montana
Reception
Immediately following the burial
Thursday July 24, 2025
Choteau Country Club
Choteau , Montana
Service Schedule
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 23, 2025
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
320 Main Avenue North
Choteau, Montana
Funeral Mass
11:00 a.m.
Thursday July 24, 2025
St. Joseph's Catholic Church
320 Main Avenue North
Choteau, Montana
Burial with Military Honors
Immediately following the Funeral Mass
Thursday July 24, 2025
Choteau Cemetery
Choteau, Montana
Reception
Immediately following the burial
Thursday July 24, 2025
Choteau Country Club
Choteau , Montana
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Don and Barbara Baumgartner says
Sending prayers and caring thoughts to the family.
Wade Ingraham says
To the Saylor family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Thorne and I were good friends when he was here in Helena in the National Guard. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. He was a good man.
David Williams says
A good man from a good family. I am proud to call them friends. As a retired veteran myself, I am very thankful for Thorne’s service to the country, and my prayers go out to the rest of the family.
Mark Lockwood says
I am incredibly blessed to have known Thorne and his family for 22 years. We first met when Thorne was a student of mine at Regional Airline Academy where he pursued his passion for aviation. We became fast friends due to his gregarious personality and love of life. We then served together as volunteers in the pilots’ union at Air Wisconsin Airlines. He gave so much of himself to make all pilots’ careers better. He has touched so many both personally and professionally. We should all be inspired by the life he led and the husband, father and leader that he was. Thanks Thorne for being an important part of my life.
Jerry Hensley says
Dear Saylot family,
Whatsoever soothes your spirit, comforts your soul and brings you peace…that is what is wished for you at this difficult time.
In sympathy,
Jerry and Michelle Hensley
Bob & Janice Parsley says
Our most sincere condolences to Tim, Barby, and the Saylor Family!! So sorry for your loss!!
The Praxels says
Love to the whole Saylor family from Marjorie’s long time family friends in Spokane. Our prayers are with you all.
Jan and Jack Praxel
Kathleen Tesch says
Sending nothing but love your way Tim and Barby. Sympathies to all of Thornes’ family.