On Tuesday, June 8th, 2021, Kacey Grant Kottas, beloved son and brother, passed away at the age of 25.
Kacey was born on March 25th, 1996. He was raised out at Canyon Ferry Lake with his three brothers. It was there that he spent his childhood riding dirt bikes, four wheelers, and tearing up the water on the jet-skis. He got his High School diploma from PAL in 2014. Kacey really excelled in the arts, whether that was drawing, web designing, or helping local artists come up with their latest ‘rad’ design. He did it all. Being a local lake boy, he never wanted to leave. He found a cute, little bungalow on Magpie Bay to call home after graduating high school. He then proceeded to get a job down the road at a local screen printing operation, Magpie Screen Printing & Embroidery. This was where he started printing his own clothing line, Bored Clothing Co. This started an amazing journey of adventuring all over the state with his special someone, Danielle, to sell his clothing at local markets. Not only did Kacey operate his own business and work full-time as a screen printer, he even found time to work with his family at their family establishment, York Bar. He truly exceeded in the people business. He did it all. Kacey had the most contagious laugh there ever was. You could pinpoint him in a crowd just by hearing him get a kick out of something. Kacey’s love for his cats could not be measured. They went everywhere with him, from trips to Missoula for the weekend to taking them for a kayak ride on the lake. Kacey had the deepest passion, the most infectious laugh, and the best clothing around. We shall never see his like again.
Kacey is survived by his father, Scott, his mother, Tamara, his three brothers, Kyle, Kody, Kameron, his grandmother, Mayrene, and his special someone, Danielle.
Viewing will be 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, June 25th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. Viewing will begin again at 9:30 a.m. with a funeral service will to be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 26th at the York Community Center, 6040 Nelson Rd, Helena, MT. Burial will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Duck Creek following the funeral service. Family suggests memorial donations be sent to the Humane Society in memory of Kacey Grant Kottas. His love for animals was incomparable.
Kacey was the brightest light in a very dark world.
Service Schedule
Viewing
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday June 25, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Viewing
9:30 a.m.
Saturday June 26, 2021
York Community Center
6040 Nelson Rd
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday June 26, 2021
York Community Center
6040 Nelson Rd
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday June 26, 2021
Fairview Cemetery
Duck Creek, Montana
Service Schedule
Viewing
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday June 25, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Viewing
9:30 a.m.
Saturday June 26, 2021
York Community Center
6040 Nelson Rd
Helena, Montana 59602
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday June 26, 2021
York Community Center
6040 Nelson Rd
Helena, Montana 59602
Burial
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday June 26, 2021
Fairview Cemetery
Duck Creek, Montana
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Lorraine says
Scott, Tamara, I don’t know what to say, my heart aches for you both. He was a good man with an awesome smile. My deepest sympathies to you and the family. May your memories get you through this. I love you both.
Jim and Sally says
No words can express how deeply sorry we are for your family. Please know we are thinking of you now and prayers will continue
in the days and weeks ahead. God Bless each and every one. All the love. ❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼❤️
Gary Wayne Russell says
Scott and Tammy I’m so sorry for your loss. Kasey will be sadly missed.
Kathleen Broussard says
Scott and Family
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Keith, Kathleen, and Kory Broussard
Cathy Russell says
Scott and Tammy,
My heart hurts for your family. So sorry, sending you loves and hugs
Marilyn & Bob Maphies says
Scott, Tammy & Family
Our heart aches for all of you. We loved Kacey with his big smile and always a warm greeting. What a great kid he was.
So sorry for loss. Praying for all of you.
Hugs,
Marilyn & Bob
Clint and Sybil Steadman says
Scott and Tammy,
Words can not express our sorrow for your loss. Kacey was always one of your best boys to be around my parents at the lake! He was helpful, happy, and ready to lend a hand when ever he could. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Clint and Sybil Steadman
True Hart says
Scott, Tammy & family
So sorry to hear about Kacey. We are all sadden for your loss.
True Hart and Family
Tim and Jeane Garrett and Henry, Grace, Seely says
Kottas Family. Our hearts are broke. We are so sorry for your loss. Kacey was so special. He was a bright light at PAL. His smile lit up any room he was in. We miss him so. Love to all of you.
Colleen & Ted Fekete says
Scott, Tammy, Kyle, Kody, and Kameron, This is so heart breaking, we are going to miss him so much. He was such a great joyful person even when he was a little guy, so easy to enjoy time with. We will be praying for all of you and want you to know our entire family loves all of you so much.
Rose and Taylor Berg says
Scott ,Tammy rose and i are so sorry for your loss.our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time
Lana says
No winter without a spring
And beyond the dark horizon
Our hearts will once more sing ….
For those who leave us for a while
Have only gone away
Out of a restless, care worn world
Into a brighter day”
Spring water and sunshine have nothing on Kacey he was more pure than both. A bright eye’d, sweet smiled boy, who only gave love.
I have so many memories of him that ill cherish forever because knowing Kacey was in itself a treasure. Until next time my friend.
❤
Devon Hartman says
Kottas Family: We are heartbroken for you. We always loved visiting with Kasey and he was such a great help to us over the years. Much love to all of you. Devon and Dale.
Bill & Carol says
Scott and Tammy – We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Kate ballard says
His great smile and upbeat personality will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers for the Kottas family.
Sharon Grace says
Dear Scott, Tammy, Kyle, Kody and Cameron , I am so, so sorry to hear of Kacey’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love you 💞.
Arizona paschal says
So sorry for the loss of Kacey he was an extraordinary man
Prayers to the Kottas family
Cathy Ransier says
Scott, Tammy and brothers, no words will ease this. My heart aches for you all. Know you are held in prayer and may your love for Kacey help carry you all until you can hug again.
Karole Lee says
Tamara and Scott – this is such a shock and I am lost for words. I remember Kacey from when you had the Legal Tender in Clancy. He was always so sweet with a great sense of humor. I am so very sorry for your loss. My deepest thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Cheryl Crotty says
I am so, so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine how hard this is for you and your family, but my thoughts are with you.
Larsons says
To Kacey’s family,
Our hearts go out to you and we will keep you all in our prayers. We had just seen Kacey at the bar on our wedding anniversary. He had his usual infectious smile and bright disposition. He always brightened the day by just being himself. We will sure miss him. Those who knew him are fortunate and we hope you take comfort in knowing how many people he inspired with his beautiful smile. We are so sorry for your loss.
April Tash-Uriarte says
Scott and Tammy,
May God hold you in his arms and give you strength and comfort. You are loved and in our prays and thoughts.
Words can not express the sorrow I felt on hearing the news of your lose.
God bless
April and Cody Tash
Allen Stenhjem Family says
Scott,Tammy family…Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this trying time..
Allen, Glenda
Lee and Glen McDonald says
Scott, Tammy and Family, there are really no words….Keep the happy memories close to your hearts. Our prayers are with all of you.
Linda Christopher says
Linda and Homer Christopher, Michelle Gregoire, and John Reece say:
Our family is so saddened for the passing of precious Kacey. Too young and too soon. He will forever live in our hearts and minds. Hugs and prayers with tear filled eyes.
Love Always,
Aunt Linda, Homer, Michelle, and John
Ray McKinnon says
Karen & Ray McKinnon,
We are so sad to hear of your loss.
Kasey was a wonderful young man who designed the logo for our Animal Shelter P.A.W.H.S. of Deer Lodge, Montana.
His logo help adopt many furry friends into loving families and home.
The Kottas Family is in the thoughts and prayers of my wife, the volunteers, the animals at the Animal Shelter.
Darla Towers says
Scott and Tam I’m so sorry to hear about your loss of such a great kid! Our thoughts and prayers are out to you and the family!😢
Amani Beauox says
Kacey… You were the first friend of Grant’s that I met, and immediately you wanted to be friends with *me*, not just know me as Grant’s girlfriend. You made me feel welcomed…
I’m never going to forget knowing you these last two years. Coming over and snuggling the kitties, hearing about your latest project, feeding the deer in your yard in the middle of the night… You helped me get in the water, Kacey. You helped me like it and not be so afraid. I never got to thank you for every way you’ve been an incredible friend to me… I just hope we were good to you too. We love you, Kacey. I wish we could play Mario Party one more time…
Renee Noel says
I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless him and all family members.
Bob Flesher and Family says
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you Scott and Tammy and the rest of your family. We are always here for you if you need anything,.
Mae and Mandy says
Scott ,Tammy and family.
So Sorry for your loss, Our Thoughts and Prayers are with
You all . Go with GOD Kacey
Lee, Angel And the Boys says
Scott, Tammy and Boys.
Deepest condolences for you and your family!
Truly a parents worst nightmare.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Gone but NEVER FORGOTTEN!!!!!!
Denise, Greg, Mike and Justin Sullivan says
Scott, Tammy, Kyle, Kody, Kameron, Mayrene and Danielle,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May the memories of Kacey bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Pete and Marlyn MacKenzie says
We cannot imagine the huge hole that now exists in your family. While we only knew Kacey through the bar, what a true ray of sunshine he brought to the world. I remember we talked about our shared birthdate, although mine was so many years before his. And, how he impressed me by remembering that I wanted my mushroom Swiss burger served on a plate with a fork and knife. RIP sweet boy! You will be missed by so many, near and far.
Abigail Drone says
Kacey really was a bright light in a dark world. His compassion and love for other people over himself really made him a true friend. As we get older and drift away from each other, it becomes more and more difficult to maintain friendships. To find out that someone you were close to is no longer here is hard to understand. I’ll never forget the PAL memories with Kacey, the laughs we shared with friends, and the park bench lunches outside of school. He’s not someone you forget easily and never will be. Rest in Paradise, Kacey. You will always have a place in mine and so so many other peoples memories and hearts.
Mallory B says
Kacey was always one of my favorite people in our group from PAL, SO funny always so nice never a mean thing to say about anyone. He was truly a kind soul and made every experience more enjoyable. His laugh is a sound i will truly never forget nor would i want to. He radiated happiness – I was so sad to hear about his passing, my thoughts and prayers go out to his entire family and I hope it brings even smidgen of peace knowing the love and joy he spread so generously throughout his life will always keep his memory alive.
Kathy Collins says
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Kacey was such an extraordinary human. I loved teaching him at PAL because he was always so eager and happy. He made me laugh every single day, and whenever I saw him at the market, he always had time for a quick visit. He will be missed.
Tim Easton says
Tammy, Scott and Family and Danielle.
So sorry for your loss. Always enjoyed having Kacey, Cameron and Kody and Danielle on my bus. God Speed Kacey and R.I.P.
Cathy Kaiser says
Kottas family – our most sincere and deepest condolences on the loss of Kacey. Our hearts our broken and your whole family is in our thoughts at this most difficult time.
Cathy and Virgil Kaiser
Ray McKinnon says
KIM Manager/Volunteer of P.A.W.H.S. Animal Shelter of Deer Lodge, Montana will continue to use the logo he (Kasey) designed for us out of respect for all he did to put our No Kill Animal Shelter on the map of Montana as the Animal Shelter with a Heart for furry friends and people.
Kasey was a lover of all furry friends.
Shannon Bartole says
I met Kacey a couple times at “fairs” around town. He was so great when I purchased one of his shirts. Our household owns two and I will always remember him when I put it on. God Bless your family
Bobbie Scott says
Kameron and family. My heart is breaking for all of you. I have such fond memories of him when he was at Radley. Such a sweet, caring,smiley young man. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Sending hugs to you Kameron.
Dave & Chris Ohler says
Scott, Tammy, Kyle, Kody, Kameron & Danielle
We are so sorry for your loss. We’ve known Kacy his whole life. We shared a lot of Christmas and Thanksgivings with your family. We will miss Kacey. He grew up to be a good man.
Nancy Andersen says
Scott, Tammy, and family,
Sending you love and hugs during this difficult time. Please know that you’re in our thoughts.
Nancy and Jim Andersen
Ted Polette says
Dear Family,
My heart breaks for you and I feel fortunate to have taught Kasey in P. E. as a youngster at Clancy Elementary School. He always had a smile on his face and loved riding on the scooter boards! 🙂