Joshua James O'Neil

Joshua James O’Neil, 29, of Bozeman, MT passed away suddenly on October 20th, 2016. Josh was born in Honolulu, Hawaii at Tripler Army Hospital on March 17th, 1987 to parents Kevin and Robin Estelle O’Neil. He was raised between Hawaii and Montana, impressing upon Josh his love for beauty and the outdoors. Josh attended Valley View Elementary in Great Falls, MT from kindergarten through the 3rd grade. Josh and his family then moved to Chester, MT where he attended the Chester School District through his successful completion of high school. Upon graduation, Josh spent some time studying at Trinity Bible College in North Dakota, later attending Montana State University to study film. Josh immersed himself in the Bozeman community, investing his energy into the Chi Alpha Campus Ministries where, among many activities, he cooked large communal pizzas for everyone to share. During his time with the ministry, he was privileged to take two mission trips to China and one to Alaska to work with an Alaskan Inuit Tribe.

Josh had a smile that infectiously lit up any room or space he occupied. His selfless care and devotion to the needs of others was matched only by his goofiness and humorous disposition. Josh enjoyed the theater, acting, photography, and outdoor activities. His work life reflected his various interests, as he was most recently employed by Morison Landscaping, Santa Fe Reds, and Hilton Hotel.

Josh is preceded in death by his mother Robin Estelle O’Neil; grandparents Douglas and Josephine Gunderson; grandparents Leo O’Neil and Kaye Osborn; aunt Donna Brodie; uncle Dennis Gunderson; cousin Valerie Gunderson. He is survived by parents Kevin and Jo-Ann O’Neil of Colorado; sister Alexis (Jacob) Sanders; nephew Kagan Sanders; as well aunts, uncles, and numerous cousins.

A Visitation for Josh will be held 2:00PM Friday, October 28th followed by his Memorial Service beginning at 3:00PM at Dahl Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Josh’s memory to Chi Alpha Campus Ministry at http://www.mtaog.org.