Tyson Holland Obituary

With broken hearts and deep gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Tyson Luke Holland, who died at Benefis Hospital in Great Falls from injuries caused by a 4-wheeler accident. At the age of 45, he leaves behind a legacy of love, adventure, and lives touched by his honesty and kindness.

Born in Billings, Montana, Tyson was a man of extraordinary sensitivity to the feelings of others- never afraid to offer a hug, a laugh, or a thoughtful gift, showing just how well he understood you. He taught us that strength could be gentle, and masculinity could be tender. Tyson was not afraid to speak up when something or someone displeased him. His reactions were varied. They were shaped by the moment, the relationship, and the honesty he valued. He lived with integrity and expected the same from others. At the age of two, his family moved from Roundup, MT, to Lewistown, MT, where he resided until he finished high school. He especially enjoyed his art classes, playing his saxophone in band and playing football at Fergus High School. Summers were spent mowing lawns and being a lifeguard and swimming instructor at Lewistown pools. With an Art scholarship, he was off to the University of Western Montana in Dillon, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree.

An adventurer at heart, Tyson found joy hunting the wild places of the Montana landscape, fishing in lakes and streams, snowmobiling through fresh powder, and riding across rugged trails on his four-wheeler. Nature was his playground and gave him relief from the pressures of life. He loved Montana and decided to make his home in Bozeman where throughout the early years he worked construction and was employed at Cashman's Nursery, along with Intrinsic Metal Works. After his first business venture, Intuitive Productions, a clothing design company, he's dream of being creative in his own business became a reality when he and his partner Phil Munson founded Crucible, a custom steel fabrication and design company. Tyson was a gifted craftsman, with a welder's torch and a vision in mind, his custom metal work was more than a skill-it was an art. He brought creativity and pride to everything he touched. Tyson was a master of metal. He could take raw steel and shape it into something functional and beautiful.

As a patient, empathetic, giving person with a big heart, he was very generous with his time. Whether it was to take a drive, catch a sunset, hang blinds on windows, build metal racks for storing sewing projects or clean up a yard so he could help plant wildflower seeds, you felt his love in all he did.

In deciding to donate his organs, he gave us all a lesson in how to be kind and share in unconditional and universal love of Body and Spirit. Tyson's wish for this has left an impact on many lives.

He is survived by his mother, Norma (Youngquist) Holland and his father, Ron Holland, brother, Troy Holland, niece, Issabelle Holland, several aunts, uncles and cousins, special friends, Phil Monson and Darby Ask along with many other friends, who will carry forward his spirit, his stories, and the lessons he taught us simply by being himself.

The Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Leo's Catholic Church in Lewistown. Burial will take place in Terry, MT in the family plot. Luncheon will be served at St. Leo's immediately following the service.

In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to make memorial donations to V.H.O.R.T. (Veterans Hooked on Recreation Therapy), 1215 5th Ave. S. Lewistown, or to a charity of their choice. Memorials may be left at Cloyd Funeral Home.

Arrangements are under the direction of Cloyd Funeral Home. Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.cloydfuneralhome.com