Brian Schoof, age 85, of Miles City passed away on October 30, 2025 in Miles City.
Brian was born in Billings, Montana, on April 18, 1940, to Frances Jane Palmer and Fredrick William Schoof. Brian grew up in Forsyth and attended and graduated from Forsyth High School. Brian loved to tell stories of his early years and spoke about spending time with family, his grandparents and all of his friends. He enjoyed fishing and outdoor activities- sometimes causing trouble as teenagers of that era world.
Brian attended and graduated from Indiana Tech as an electrical engineer. He continued his education over the years and earned other degrees in petroleum and artic engineering. Brian went to work for Schumberger and worked in oil fields and on oil platforms around the world. He married and was blessed with his daughter Dana. This marriage ended in divorce after a few years.
Brian met and married Rose Cain, who was the love of his life. They moved to Alaska, and he continued to work in the oil fields, USGS, and enjoyed his hobbies and family. Brian loved to camp, fish, hunt, and run a jewelry business, all with Rose.
Brian retired and he and Rose moved back to Montana. He continued to do consulting work and added to his hobbies. Brian participated in SAS, trapshooting, enjoyed shooting buffalo guns and spending time with his gun buddies at the range or discussing how to save the world over a cup of coffee.
Brian is preceded in death by his parents Fredrick and Frances and his beloved wife Rose. He is survived by his daughter Dana, extended family and many friends he made over the years.
His love of life, Rose and his dogs are only rivaled by his love of guns. Brian lived his life the way he wanted- on the edge and to the fullest.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6, 2025 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Forsyth Cemetery in Forsyth, Montana. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday November 6, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday November 7, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday November 6, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday November 7, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Karen Morris says
I was saddened to see this. My fondest memories are of Brian and his corn patch. May you find solace and comfort in happy memories. God bless.
Burl Mulkey says
sad to hear
MARTHA Crandall says
My sympathy
Jeff Faycosh says
Brian always had a great story and lots of advice. Prayers of comfort to his family.
Linda Wolff says
I enjoyed Brian’s stories about his life during Toastmasters. I will miss visiting with him. So very sorry to hear of his passing.
Melody Allies says
I know brain through my dad and my mom and he was a great guy and great friend and he was really nice guy and listening to his great stories and we laughed some stories that he told and everyone love you and everyone is going to miss you Brain and im going to send hugs and prayers to BRAIN FAMILY 🙏🫂
Pat Derenburger says
Brian will be missed by the Derenburgers. He was always polite with use. I enjoyed talking with him about firearms and reloads, when we were shooting buffalo rifles. It will be a loss of information that he was always willing to share with others.
Carrie Etherington says
Brian was one of Mitch’s best friends. Everytime we saw each other after Mitch’s passing, Brian would talk about their friendship and how much he missed him. What a reunion in heaven that must have been. He was always so great to my kids also, he will be missed. ~Carrie Beach