Joshua Charles Sherry

Our dear Joshua Charles Sherry was lost to us in a car accident at the age of 23 in the early morning hours of Sunday, Sept. 29, 2013. Josh grew up in Ojai, Calif., before moving to Missoula, where he lived for the past three years.

Josh loved snowboarding, skateboarding, mountain biking, hiking and being in the great outdoors. He was a talented artist and drummer, and loved almost all music. He would dance his heart out. He also was a star athlete and we loved to watch him play all sports. We especially loved watching him throw the javelin and shot put.

Mostly, he loved keeping his friends and family close to his heart and spending time with them. He will be missed by friends from Ventura High School, Ventura College, Santa Barbara City College and the University of Montana, where he intended to continue his education. He will be greatly missed as well by his co-worker family at the Holiday Inn Downtown Missoula, where he worked as a cook following in his father's culinary footsteps.

He is survived by his family in Ojai, parents Kevin and Deana Sherry and big sister Heather, as well as his beloved girlfriend, Erika Jane Schneider of Missoula, and many dear friends, aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents.

We can't imagine this world without him and his megawatt smile. All who were fortunate to walk alongside him on this earth were drawn in by his generous heart and sense of humor. We only wish we could have had more time. He was truly loved and touched so many lives.

A Montana farewell gathering will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, at the Holiday Inn Downtown Missoula. An additional service will take place later in Ojai. Memorial donations may be sent to Kids and Families Together 856 E. Thompson Blvd., Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 643-1446, kidsandfamilies.org; the Boys and Girls Club of Missoula, 1515 Fairview Ave. Suite 243, Missoula, MT 59801, (406) 542-3116, bgcmissoula.org; or to the Pacific Crest Trail Association,

Read Joshua Sherry's Obituary and Guestbook on www.missoulafuneralhomes.com.