David died unexpectedly of natural causes on August 31, 2023 at his Butte, Montana home. Our beloved brother was born December 24, 1963 in Helena, Montana where he continued to live until high school. He moved to Plentywood where he graduated as a Plentywood Ranger in 1983. He then attended DeVry Institute in Phoenix, Arizona before returning to Montana. He lived in Helena until relocating to Butte, Montana in 2008.
In Butte, David could be found driving the zamboni at the Cobra and Montana Tech hockey games, sweeping, and volunteering at Butte’s many festivals and the Montana Music Festival. He was often accompanied by Juno, his four-legged best friend, who proceeds him in death. David worked at Mergenthaler Transfer and storage prior to going to work for the Franz family. He continued to work there until his death.
David is survived by his brother Paul Cartin; sisters, Donna (Bob) Church of Helena, and Linda (Harold) Eberle of Yakima, WA; nephew, Jason Cartin (Erin Martin) of Butte; nieces, Lacey (Bobby) Keech of Helena, Cassie Church (Brandon Packman) of Bend OR; great niece, Abbi Keech of Helena; and Floyd and Delores Sayler of Butte.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Lila Cartin, and father, Clarence Cartin.
Memorials in honor of David may be sent to the Butte Irish Hockey Team, 200 LaSalle St, Butte, Montana 59701.
David’s family invites you to come hang out, share a story and a toast to David in celebration of his life on Friday, September 22, 2023, 2-4 pm at Metals Sports Bar and Grill, 8 W Park St. Butte MT.
Corb Lund was his one his favorite musicians and he wrote this lyric:
The rodeo’s over, the folks have gone home
And the cowboys are all down the road
Well boys, she was a good un, we kicked a hole in the sky
And even the rank ones got rode
It was as wild as they come and it was almighty western
And none of us thought it would end
But finish it did, with a bang and a whisper
And now i must leave you my friend
We may do it again in some future season
But somehow it won’t be the same
Cuz our draws will be different and our injuries healed
And it’s likely the weather will change
So take from the lessons and be glad for the memories
Of the days that we rode in the sun
For after today, there’ll be no man can claim
That we didn’t have us a good run
So burn all the blankets and dry all the tears
We can always go further out west
And i’ll meet you out there in the vastness somewhere
I swear it but first i must rest
Please visit below to leave a condolence or share a memory of David.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services is privileged to care for David and his family.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
2:00 PM to 4:00 p.m.
Friday September 22, 2023
Metals Sports Bar and Grill
8 W. Park St.
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
2:00 PM to 4:00 p.m.
Friday September 22, 2023
Metals Sports Bar and Grill
8 W. Park St.
Butte, Montana 59701
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Ellen says
Dave was always so kind and thoughtful! He always had a smile on his face and laughter in his heart! I looked forward to seeing him at work! He will be missed.
Michelle Anderson says
David was the best guy. He was a dear friend and we will miss him . Fly high my friend and be with Juno.
Anonymous says
David ,
You will be missed my friend! We worked together and had some great times together. What great person to be around. See you on the other side and we can catch up on all the memories! Rest in peace my friend.
Thanks for being a good friend
Goob
Tracy A. Simpson says
In Loving Memory of David,
I have wonderful, wonderful memories of David doing the Bountiful Baskets fun with the rest of the crew.
Tye and I are very sad, and will miss seeing David at Safeway and our shop, Pit Printers.
Thank you Dave for always having a smile and kind words.
Tracy Simpson
Maggie Ryan says
Such a nice man. My granddaughter and I volunteered with him at bountiful baskets. Rest in Peace David
Cathy (Pullin) Kovich says
Donna and family, I have not seen David since we Broadway neighborhood kids hung out and went to school. I recognized him immediately. Bless his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the many memories replace your sorrow as the days pass.
Marilyn Twichel says
Twichel’s say we loved growing up with him in Helena! The family lived right up the the street from us. David Twichel would go hunting with he and his dad. You’re in all our prayers.
Colleen Hackett says
David was such a nice man volunteering at so many events here in Butte. He always gave me a hard time at Wally telling me to stop working and go home, I will miss our visits at wally and lunch at copper city. Enjoy your time with Luna. RIP