Former Hastings, Nebraska resident Cecil Brown, 86, passed away Thursday, June 28, 2018 in Miles City, MT.
Cecil was born on September 7, 1931 in Johnstown, NE, the second of four sons born to Lewis & Myrtle (Pate) Brown. After Cecil’s father’s death, Myrtle remarried and a half-sister Onita was added to the family. Cecil grew up throughout Nebraska. He spent three years in the Navy and after returning he married Nancy Kudrna on May 13, 1955. Together they -had three children Fred (Ray), Wendy and Todd.
Cecil really enjoyed working and passed the love of hard work onto his children.
Cecil retired from the Hasting Public School system after numerous years in several different positions. He continued his love for work in various jobs in Hastings, NE until he moved to Miles City, MT in 2004. He quickly found a new job (at the age of 73) at Reynolds Market where he remained until 2015 when his health caused his retirement.
Cecil was preceded in death by his mother and father; wife, Nancy; and brothers, Lloyd (Red), Robert (Bob), and Delvin. He is survived by his children: Ray & Chana Brown of Omaha, NE, Wendy Todd of Frisco, TX and Todd & Heidi Brown of Miles City, MT; his grandchildren: Myles, Trevor, Riley, Ryan, Joshua, Derrick, Sydney, Currey, Caleb and Cailyn; his great-grandchildren: Lucy, Aidan, Jack and Elizabeth; and his sisters-in-law: Dorothy Beyke, Darlene Brown and Judy Brown.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, July 3, at 2:00 p.m. at Butler Volland Chapel in Hastings with Pastor Greg Lindenberger officiating. Burial will be in Parkview Cemetery in Hastings. A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 9, at 2:00 p.m. at The Parlor, 1806 Main Street in Miles City, MT. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Memorials may be given to Hospice and Heart and Homes of Miles City, MT.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Monday July 9, 2018
The Parlor
1806 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
2:00 p.m.
Monday July 9, 2018
The Parlor
1806 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Hope Huft says
Thoughts and prayers to the family. Cecil was always fun to visit with.
Jim and Cathy Bastian says
We are so very sorry. We so enjoyed Cecil, he added such a wonderful twist to the store as people tried to keep up with him. What a great gentle man who loved the grocery business! Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Dana and Dan Thompson says
Todd, Derrick, Sydney, and extended family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Cecil played a huge part in our lives so many years ago. He was a sweet, funny, loving guy. He will be missed and our memories of him are ones we cherish.
Dolynn DeWitt says
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mary Snell says
So sad to hear of Cecil’s passing. I very much enjoyed working with him at Reynolds. My sincere sympathies to his family.
Dale & Cindy Berg says
So sorry for your loss Todd and Heidi and family.
Thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.