Bonnie Carey, age 86, of Forsyth passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022, at Billings Clinic in Billings.
Bonnie was born in Ewing, Nebraska on July 1, 1936, at the home of her Grandma Clossen. She was the 2nd daughter of Mick and Pearl True Pollock. She then returned to Oshoto, Wyoming where her dad was herding sheep. Her dad later purchased his own ranch north of Moorcroft, Wyoming where she lived til she was in the 6th grade. She attended 1st grade, and 3rd through 5th grade at the West End School near the ranch. She spent 2nd grade at the home of her grandma Pollock in Moorcroft. The ranch was then sold to a cousin and her husband, Mildred and Bob Tope. The family moved to Clearmont, Wyoming where they owned a gas station, grocery store, and motel. In the spring of 1949, the family moved to Kinsey, Montana where Bonnie attended the Kinsey School in the 7th & 8th grade. She then attended Custer County High School until she met and married Charles Carey on November 6, 1953, in Miles City, Montana. Charles and Bonnie farmed at Kinsey with his parents and brother Mencel until the spring of 1971, then Charles went to work at Fort Keogh for 1 year. Charles, Bonnie, Tim and Tracy moved to the Little Horn Ranch at Wyola, Montana where Charles was the farm foreman. In February of 1975, the family moved to Miles City.
Bonnie worked in the kitchen at the Custer County Rest Home from 1981 through December of 1989. Charles passed away in August of 1988. Bonnie retired from the rest home due to underlying health issues.
Bonnie met John Patrick Beardsley in 1990 and they were married March 17, 1990. They spent 11 ½ years at the feedlot in Terry, Montana, and the ranch at Ismay, Montana. Bonnie enjoyed going with Pat to take care of the cows. She also cooked for the silage crew in the fall, they were a great bunch of guys.
Later on, Bonnie reconnected with an old grade school friend from Kinsey. She spent the remaining 11 ½ years at their home in Forsyth, Montana with Bob Watts.
Bonnie loved visiting family and spending time with all 8 children and grandchildren.
Bonnie is survived by three sons: Tom of Terry, Montana, Tim (Marilyn) of Miles City and Tracy (Kathy) of Billings; a daughter Pam (Mark) Goplen of Casper, WY; a sister Deloris (Keith) Berry of Park City, MT, two brothers-in-law: Milton Bastian of Red Lodge and Butch Sweet of Miles City, two step-sons: Arny (Jennifer) Beardsley of Miles City and Jesse (Mindy) Beardsley of Chico, CA, two step-daughters: Jo (Carlo) Swenson of Miles City, and Anna (Scott) Bledso of Miles City, seventeen grandchildren: Tiffany & Cole Feisthamel, Tanis and Michael Kloft, Nick (Nicole) Carey, Shayla (Mitch) Lindberg, Yolanda (Dan) Janshen, Zack Carey and Tyler Carey, Ben, Jim, Paige, Zoe and Isaac Beardsley, Danielle Beardsley, Shayla & Shawn Swenson, Austin and Tristan Rogers, Jessica and Merle Blankenship; seven great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Charles Carey in 1988 and Pat Beardsley in 2001, two sisters: Betty Bastian and Norma Sweet and her parents.
Family will receive friends on Friday, November 25, 2022, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 26, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Bible Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday November 25, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday November 26, 2022
Grace Bible Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday November 25, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday November 26, 2022
Grace Bible Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Pamela Goplen says
Rest in Peace mom.
Martha Crandall says
My sympathy
Jim & Cathy Bastian says
We are so sorry! You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Janet Klein says
Such a beautiful soul…Bonnie was a role model! What a shock to lose two of the relatives so close together! Bonnie, you were special to everyone and especially to me!! May you rest in peace and know you will be missed. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers…
G. Tyler says
Sorry to hear of the loss your family members…Hang in there Tim & all the family
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
I am sincerely sorry for all your loss at this time. When I was an 8th grader at Kinsey, I played softball with Bonnie who added fun to the madness. May your memories keep you in peace as you go forward.
Jan Sayer says
Goodby for now, my sweet aunt. I know I will see you again.
You were always so kind.
Dave Schott says
I have many fond childhood memories of time spent with the Carey family. Camping at Fort Peck and Medicine Rocks State Park, sleepovers, and fun times spent hanging out with Tracy. Bonnie was like a second mom to many of us kids. What a terrific lady she was.
Tracy, Tom, Tim, and Pam, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Leslie Manning says
Rest in peace great lady
Ed and Cindy Hulse says
Sorry to hear of Bonnie passing. Whenever I saw her she always had a smile and a kind word.
Fern Carey Griggs says
Best sister in law and FRIEND….THINKING OF HER FAMILY AT THIS TIME.
Diana Davis says
So sorry about Bonnie passing. Sorry for your loss Bob.
Steve and Judi Erickson says
We were so blessed that our lives crossed these last 11 years. She was always so kind and a joy to our family.
No more suffering now dear Bonnie. You will be missed. Our Father, please hold all her loved ones in your loving arms. Shalom
Suzanne South says
My sincere sympathy To My dear friend Pam and your entire family. I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. I know how hard that can be. Thank the Lord she is in a better place and you will see her again someday. My love and prayers are with you all.
JoAnn Frizzell says
Bonnie you had the most awesome giggle and always sweet and kind. I love you and will see you again in heaven ❤
Edna Jensen says
Dear Tim, Marilyn, and family:
So sorry to learn of the passing of your mom, Tim. She and I worked at the old County Rest Home during the same time frame. She was such a pleasant person and always had a smile for everyone. May she rest in peace.
Edna Jensen
Billings, Montana
Edna Jensen says
Dear Tim, Marilyn, and family:
So sorry to learn of the passing of your mom, Tim. She and I worked at the old County Rest Home during the same time frame. She was such a pleasant person and always had a smile for everyone. May she rest in peace.
Edna Jensen says
So sorry to learn of the passing of your mom, Tim. She and I worked at the old County Rest Home during the same time frame. She was such a pleasant person and always had a smile for everyone. May she rest in peace.
Burl Mulkey says
sorry for your loss
Kim Beaner says
My condolences to you and your family.
michael higgins says
thinking of you all at this time. so sorry for your loss, many happy Kinsey memories Mike and Myrna Higgins
Dotty Watts says
I was saddened to read of Bonnie’s passing. I didn’t know her well, but she was always such a lady! We were in high school together, and she was quiet and refined, even at a young age. My condolences to her family
Linda Walker says
Pam, I am late because I’ve been gone. But when i read about your mom’s passing I wanted to reach out to you. It was always a pleasure to see your mom and Pat come in the Trails Inn. They were always happy and made me feel the same. I know your family loved her and always will. Thinking of you. Linda Walker