On the evening of May 16, 2014 at around 11 p.m. Joseph passed away at the site of an automobile accident due to injuries received from the accident. Joseph was 19 years old.
Joseph was born on January 14, 1995 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Helena, Montana. He was the sixth child of Angela Thompson and the first son of Michael Bussian.
As early as Joseph could walk his desire for the outdoors was great. As an all American boy he grew up experiencing many adventures with his family from traveling, to digging for minerals and hunting and fishing.
Joseph’s desires for digging waned, his love for snakes and fishing grew. His desire to fish grew and grew to the point that his goal for a career was to be a pro-fishing host on t.v. and travel the world to fish.
Joseph’s favorite pet was the ball python and enjoyed watching them grow from baby’s to 5 and 6 foot snakes. Never able to leave his snakes behind he would hide them in his shirts and coats and went everywhere with them. With the passing of his first snake Rosie Joseph was so sad he tattooed a memorial on his arm for the snake.
Joseph is survived by mother Angela Thompson (Jordan), father Michael Bussian (Patricia), sisters Tamara Bussian, Juanita Bussian, Tabatha Engelhart, brothers Arthur Bussian, Jessie Howe, William Howe and lifetime friend and cousin Jade Nickerson.
A Visitation will be 10 a.m. – 4p.m. followed by a Family receive Friends 4p.m. – 6p.m. on Thursday May 22, 2014 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A funeral service will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday May 23, 2014 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home 3750 N. Montana Ave. Immediately following funeral service there will be a reception in the social hall of the funeral home. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Joe.
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday May 22, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave
Helena , Mt 59602
Family Receiving Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday May 22, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North montana ave
Helena , MT 59602
Funeral Service
10:30 a.m.
Friday May 23, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave
Helena , MT 59602
Reception
After Funeral Service
Friday May 23, 2014
Social Hall of Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena , MT 59602
Service Schedule
Visitation
10:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday May 22, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave
Helena , Mt 59602
Family Receiving Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday May 22, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North montana ave
Helena , MT 59602
Funeral Service
10:30 a.m.
Friday May 23, 2014
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave
Helena , MT 59602
Reception
After Funeral Service
Friday May 23, 2014
Social Hall of Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena , MT 59602
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robin says
i didnt know joe but im sorry for the loss!!
Tanner, Lisa and Randy Routzahn says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Loss is so difficult. Nothing can ease the pain, but we are here to support you. We are sorry for your loss.
Viki, Chad and Rachel says
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Joseph was a such a special person and will be greatly missed. Our deepest sympathy to all of Joseph’s family and friends.
Kura Willwerth says
He always use to say to me
Hi my name is Joe
My favorite color is clear
I wear a plastic helment
And i ride the short bus <3
He always made me laugh! I love u Joe
joshua phillips says
Joeseph was an intelligent young man who I considered my little brother he loved the outdoors even cutting fire wood with me and my brother James which became his best friend even though we fought some times all families do me him and James were like three legs of a try pod we all hung out and loved each other unconditionally we are true brothers and will always be joeseph loved his nieces like his own children and he was a giver he would give the shirt right off of his back if u needed it and he is mi
joshua phillips says
Missed very much rip little brother I love u and will never forget u
Kathy Canevaro says
I was Joseph’s 5th grade teacher. The one thing we had in common was we both loved ball pythons. In fact I have one in my classroom now that I will rename JB in honor of Joseph. He used to bring his snake to visit me and tell about sleeping with his. I never loved my enough to do that. I am truly sorry to hear of his death. My sympathy goes out to all his family and many friends.
Kura says
Joe i miss you so much!!!!!! My sisters miss u we still have them hats u had one i love u Joe!!!!
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Stephanie heitman says
Miss you and think about you often joe you were a great kid and friend so many memories I hope you are watching over everyone love you buddy