Anthony Edward “Tony” Handran, passed away on May 3, 2025, at the age of 62, at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, MT. Tony touched many lives and will be remembered by those who knew him.
Born on March 23, 1963, in Wolf Point, MT, Tony Handran was the youngest child of Warren and Ruth (Wolff) Handran. He grew up with a large family that nurtured his special needs. From a young age, Tony showed an interest in music, particularly the Beach Boys, which remained constant throughout his life.
Tony spent much of his youth in Glendive, MT, attending Eastmont and Lincoln School. After Eastmont closed to his age group, he moved to a special EMI group home in Miles City. EMI and the group home were beneficial for Tony and formed his extended family. Mitch, who worked at Tony’s group home, continued his friendship with Tony after retirement, which was significant to Tony.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Dan Handran of Coos Bay, OR and Dick Handran of Bozeman, MT.
He is survived by his siblings, Jim and Lois Handran of Gillette, WY, Jerry and Jackie Handran of Glendive, MT, Jack and Dar Handran of Gillette, WY, Bill and Peggy Handran of Glendive, MT, Betty and Dave Fyfe of Wolf Point, MT and Tom and Jeri Handran of Rapid City, SD, along with numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 12, 2025, at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A luncheon will follow the funeral service at the Parlor, 1806 Main St., Miles City, MT. Burial will take place in the family lot of the Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point, MT at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Tony’s name to a charity of your choice.
Rest in Peace, Tony Handran. You will be missed and not forgotten.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Monday May 12, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main
Miles City, Montana 59301
Luncheon
Following the Funeral Service
Monday May 12, 2025
The Parlor
1806 Main St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Monday May 12, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main
Miles City, Montana 59301
Luncheon
Following the Funeral Service
Monday May 12, 2025
The Parlor
1806 Main St.
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Sherm & Mary Weimer says
Many fond memories of Tony…He will be missed!
Renae Meade says
I have so many memories from working off and on the last 20 years with Tony. Some good, some bad. Some are both and hilarious.
For example, a few years ago I was sitting at the desk working on the computer and Tony was headed to bed. He stopped and said “Goodnight nae” gave me a hard slap to the back of my head, then headed to his room. He stopped halfway down the stairs, turned and said “I love you, nae.” and continued down the stairs. That will always make me laugh.
One time while we were walking across the Walmart parking lot, Tony put his arm in front of me to stop me as he saw a car coming. He then took my hand and walked me into the store. I was touched at how protective he was.
He could be funny and and I enjoyed joking and teasing with him. Him saying “BOO” and me acting scared always made him laugh. Tony surely taught me more than I ever taught him and I am glad I got to know him and be a part of his life.
Rest in peace, Tony
Louise Twitchell says
RIP Tony. To the rest of the family hugs and prayers for you all
Joe ferris says
I grew up down the street from Tony’s emi home. Lots of memories of Tony riding his three wheeled bike up and down the street. Tony would always stop and say hi and ask what I was doing. Then years later I got to work with Tony at emi. He will be missed for sure
Danette Olguin says
My condolences to the Handran family and my prayers are with all of you.
Dorothy Schwartzenberger says
I worked with Tony over the years in group home and shop. I saddens he pass aways . I have fond memories of Tony. Prayers go out his family and EmI and Mitch. He will be missed. Rest in peace Tony.
NIC says
Hope u have a drum set in the next one. U were really good at them. He always made me laugh, I say u ready to go to work with me. He always found something else to do.. u will b missed my special friend..NIC
Kristine says
Oh Tony…. It saddens me so much to known you have passed on…. I will forever cherish the memories I have of you, and the time that I got to be a part of your life. Give Penny and Ruth a big hug for us! You will be missed by all those who got to know and love you.