Alfred Leatherberry, age 66, of Miles City passed away on November 12, 2013 at the Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City.
Alfred was born on March 9, 1947 in Miles City MT to Harley and Frances (Gould) Leatherberry. Alfred graduated from Powder River District High School in Broadus. After high school he went to college at MSU Bozeman and graduated with a degree in Agriculture. Al really enjoyed the study of animal nutrition. After graduation, He moved back to Eastern Montana and worked for John Beardsley for a few years. In 1972 he moved out to his place on the Tongue River where he ranched until 2009. On June 23, 1973 he married the love of his life Maxine, in Miles City. He helped out at Wal-Mart working until the time he passed.
Alfred’s hobbies included trapping gophers and coyotes, working cattle and most of all hunting. Al lived for hunting season especially with his routine hunters that would come out from year to year. Al also loved to play poker and cribbage.
Alfred is survived by his son Leroy Leatherberry of Miles City, daughter Dixie Leatherberry of Miles City, brother Raymond (Robin) Leatherberry of Miles City, sisters Elsie (Errol) Matzke of Hartford Conneticut, Vera Leatherberry of Miles City, Linda (Farron) Carlson of Miles City, good friend Charley Bumgardner of Miles City, and cousin Kenneth Sandefer of Miles City.
Alfred is preceded in death by his parents Harley and Frances and wife Maxine.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Grace Bible Church on Monday November 18, 2013 at 2:00PM. Should friends desire, memorials may be mad to Wake Up & Lace Up, 107 Balsam Dr., Miles City MT, 59301; or the charity of one’s choice. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
2:00 PM
Monday November 18, 2013
Grace Bible Church
3505 Stower Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
2:00 PM
Monday November 18, 2013
Grace Bible Church
3505 Stower Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
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Dawn Kellmer says
Al’s daughter Dixie is my closest friend. And Al was like a dad to me. I will always be thankful to have known him. My prayers are with Dixie and Leroy. I love you both and may god bless you. If you need anything I’m here for you.
joe ferris says
so sorry for your loss leroy he will be missed by all who knew him
Judy Scott says
Sure will miss seeing you. God Bless
Laura Lee Ullrich says
Sending sympathy to all of the Leatherberry family. I went to country school with Albert and Linda, and have very fond memories of the times we spent together. Alfred was always so kind and he was very smart! So very sorry for your loss.
Leonard says
I have known the Leatherberry family for 13 years I dated als daughter for years. I have a lot of respectt for that man and I will miss him. may god watch over Dixie and the rest of her family members god bless them all. I will miss you al especially talking to you at wal- mart
sincerely Leonard atkinson
Mike & Judy Toennis says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Cheryl Smutt says
sorry for your loss. thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Wade & Tammy Olson Family says
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers go out to you all.
Wade and TJ Olson and Family
Marvin Hulford says
My prayers and sympathy is with the Leatherberry family. I went to school with Alfred and Linda. I also stayed at their house when I was in school. I enjoyed their friendship as neighbors also. I am sorry for your loss.
Aaron Mollie Robert and MIchael Phipps says
I will miss Alfred so very much from Walmart. I have know him forever, but most recently seen him at the store most, he always had a smile, a wave, and was so helpful. One day i was standing there looking at my cart (cause I am always trying to figure out if I can not take the cart to the car, and just pack it), he smiled and said, “I’ll take half” and walked to my car with me. He was just getting off shift, we had a nice visit, and I said, “well who said Walmart doesn’t have carryout”. Prayers to all of you as you deal with your loss. Mollie
Cyndee Payne says
Al was a good friend and neighbor. We were neighbors with Al along the Tongue River from 1990-1999. I have fond memories of riding with Al and Ervin Waldie and Mark Fix and helping each other work our cattle. Al was someone I could always count on if I needed help. I can still see his great big smile and how he would laugh. Al took pride in his cows and rightly so. He was also particular in how he put up his alfalfa. I’ll never forget the time Al helped me teach a young horse of mine to cross the Tongue River. Al always had time for his friends and neighbors. My heart and prayers go out to Dixie and Leroy and Al’s brother and sisters. Al will be greatly missed.
Mary Smith Roig says
Iam saddened by the death of Al but hope that he is united with his beloved wife and other loved ones. I not only had the privalege of working with Al at Walmart but grew up in the Olive/Mizpah area.and knew his family. My Aunt Cora Mae Smith Oftsie was a classmate of Al’s in Broadus. Al was one of the most friendly and outgoing employee at Walmart. To his family, I extend my prayers and support, and extend my thankfulness for knowing Al. Mary Smith Roig
peggy says
sorry for loss he was a good man
levi says
so sorry for your loss
Peggy Sorensen says
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I worked with Al and Leroy at Walmart. He always brightened up my day.
Shelly Dyba says
Al was a wonderful person at Walmart. He will be missed for a long time, he was the one to always help the cashiers. To Al’s family he will be missed for a long time. He was a good friend of mine…
Jeremy Fix says
Here’s to one of the most thoughtful, hard working people I have known who believed in the old code of putting your neighbor before yourself, Al Leatherberry. What I will miss the most is your brightening witty retorts.
Phillip Huckins says
My sincere condolences to Alfred’s family and friends. Alfred and I were classmates in high school. I was fortunate to have him as a genuine friend. I recall on several occasions Alfred helping me with school work. As with most high school boys, we did our fair share of “goofing off” but nothing that ever caused anyone any serious grief. I am only 10 days older than Alfred so on occasions we celebrated our birthdays appropriately. God Bless you Alfred.
Kyle and Gail (Hirsch) Shaw says
Sorry to hear of Al’s passing. He was such a possitive person and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Marilyn Mader says
Dixie and Leroy…I wish I could be there tomorrow to give you a hug. I want you to know that I am so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. The photo on this page is such a good one, and just the way I remember your dad. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.