Wyatt Havens is finally free from Juvenile Huntington’s Disease. He made the choice to leave us after a long battle with the mental symptoms of his disease. Wyatt was born along with his twin, Caleb, in Missoula. He moved to Deer Lodge as an infant to be close to his family.Growing up Wyatt had many interests. He could take things apart and sometimes put them back together, he liked to gather fire wood, camp and fish. He was a 4-H member and won a purple ribbon on his crocheted pot holders. He baked brownies and played in the dirt, usually with his mom’s silverware. Wyatt was a kind and gentle soul. He wanted to motocross with his brother, but we stopped paying his entry fees due to him kindly letting everyone pass him. He was always generous, and it was important to him to make sure everyone got something for Christmas. He crocheted baby booties when his cousin was born, even though they weren’t the same size, she wore them. Wyatt was an old soul and preferred listening to Hank and Willie. He refused to listen to new country and said it wasn’t real country. He was also a staunch Republican and had a strong moral compass. He taught us all what ear marks were when he was in the 5th grade. Wyatt had many favorite people in his life, his grandma Kay and his grandpa Willy who are waiting for him in heaven. Wyatt’s most special person was his grandma D. He would sit at her kitchen table and have coffee and donuts. He had his own special coffee cup at her house. Even as a teen and young adult he would go to her house to visit and have coffee. Wyatt started having symptoms of JHD around age 14. He was officially diagnosed after he turned 18. As his disease progressed he struggled in traditional school. He chose to go to Job Corps and he graduated with a high school diploma in heavy equipment mechanics. Unfortunately, his disease progressed enough that he wasn’t able to work as a mechanic. In 2015 Wyatt moved to Helena. He lived next to his family in his own apartment with his brother as his next-door neighbor. Wyatt worked at Home Depot part time up until his recent increase in symptoms. We would like to say thank you to Home Depot for the kindness and understanding they showed Wyatt. Having a job gave him a sense of purpose. Their ability to see the value in Wyatt was comforting and greatly appreciated. Wyatt is survived by his twin, Caleb. His mom and stepdad Todd and Kristy Boese. His brothers Riley Boese and Jordan Havens and sister Kayin Boese. His father Lyle Havens. Stepmom Jennifer Sprouse. Great Grandma Doris Hildebrand, Grandma Linda Spaulding. Grandma and Grandpa Walt and Gail Boese. Aunt Darcy Barry (Tygan and Maci Barry), Aunt and Uncle Katie and Brian Witt. Uncle Shawn Boese (Alex). Great Aunts Judy Dowty, Debbie Gilson, Jean Moore and Uncle Dean Hildebrand. Wyatt had many other cousins and second cousins he was close to. The family would like to express thanks to the Lewis and Clark County PD and Search and Rescue, St. Peter’s ER, ICU and BHU doctors and nurses. Your professionalism, empathy and understanding have touched us deeply and made this journey a little easier.
A memorial service celebrating Wyatt’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 22nd at the Pen Convention Center, 925 Main St. in Deer Lodge with a reception to immediately follow at the Pen. His family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, August 23rd atAnderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. in Helena. In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Wyatt are suggested to Help 4 Huntington’s Disease by visiting https://help4hd.org/ Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Wyatt. Please educate yourself about this horrible disease. Information is available at http://hdsa.org/what-is-hd/.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
3:00 p.m.
Wednesday August 22, 2018
Pen Convention Center
925 Main St.
Deer Lodge, Montana 59722
Reception
following the service
Wednesday August 22, 2018
Pen Convention Center
925 Main St.
Deer Lodge, Montana 59722
Family Receiving Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday August 23, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
3:00 p.m.
Wednesday August 22, 2018
Pen Convention Center
925 Main St.
Deer Lodge, Montana 59722
Reception
following the service
Wednesday August 22, 2018
Pen Convention Center
925 Main St.
Deer Lodge, Montana 59722
Family Receiving Friends
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Thursday August 23, 2018
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Emily Russell says
Beautiful words. Thoughts and prayers to all of you during this time.
Rob, Emily, Braden, Brooklyn, Brityn