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In Memory Of

Chase Bott, age 30, of Miles City.

 

Chase Stanley Bott, age 30, of Miles City passed away on October 28, 2021.

Chase was born in Billings, Montana on June 13, 1991 to Jim and Geneal Bott.  They lived in Belfry, Montana until Dad got a job in Miles City in 1994.  He attended Highland Park Elementary School and then moved to the farm at Kinsey in 2000.  He attended school to the 8th grade in Kinsey.   Chase graduated from Custer County District High School in 2009.  Following graduation, he tried his hand at college but was drawn to the oilfields with his friends.  He then worked for Burlington Northern Railroad as a conductor and engineer.  Times he was furloughed from the railroad he worked out at Kinsey for his brother Cade and Art Viall.

Chase had a big kind heart.  He loved spending time with his friends and family. He loved basketball, riding his jet skis, playing video games, camping and working on his pickup.  He also enjoyed snowboarding and working out.  He loved going to the lake with his friends and losing cell phones and who knows what else in the lake.  Animals loved him, he had some special connection, we are sure it was his gentle manner.  He could lay on his steers, had fun with his pigs, run under papa’s horses and never got kicked, even though he was told many times this would happen.  He was good with leather and made several items in 4-H.  Just like both his brothers, he hated our sheep.

From the time Chase was a toddler, he was always the one in our family that would make us burst out laughing.  His brothers could be mad at him one minute and the next thing we knew Chase would do something silly and we were all laughing again.  His Dad was told that if he keeps laughing at everything he does, Chase would always think he was funny.  Well, he was funny, sometimes obnoxiously.

When still living in Miles City, under a babysitter’s care, we told her they could order pizza.  They were playing outside, Chase got hungry, went into the house and called 911, only number he knew for pizza!!

Chase was a free spirit from the day he was born and that spirit just grew and grew.  He has such a huge giving heart, loving soul, gentle, funny, and emotional.  He called two special girls, Madison and Jaidynn his own even before they were born and provided for them for the last eight years.  He is their dad, even though not biologically.  He loved them so.

Chase loved his family; Chase loved his friends there is no doubt.  Chase fought something inside himself that he could not always win the battle with.  He had help, and he knew he was loved.  We talked about depression and suicide, many times, he would say, I can take care of this mama, I’m okay.  He could not ever see how special he was.  Mental health is real, important, and we all need to be open about it; men and women. As Clay said, Jesus died for us to save us, Jesus has Chase wrapped in all his unending love now.

Chase was preceded in death by his cousins, Cleve Dawe and Landon McCabe.  He is survived by his parents, Jim and Geneal; brothers:  Clay (Brianne) of Great Falls, and Cade (Hannah) of Miles City, Jaidynn and Madison of Miles City, fiance’ Shelby Burman and unborn daughter Taylee Kay of Miles City, a nephew Corbin, niece Nora; grandparents:  Bob and Enid Krauth of Wolf Point, Willie and Dorothy Bott, Miles City, formerly of Rosebud; aunts and uncles:  Jim & Rebecca McCabe of Ekalaka, Kevin and Robertta Dawe of Big Timber, Wade and Laura Krauth (God Parents)  of Wolf Point, Ardis Bott and Cheri Colstad of Hardin; uncle Bob Bott of Havre, MT;  cousins:  Sarah (Guy) Stickney, Megan (Justin) Arnold, Matt McCabe, Gavin (Chasity) Krauth, Erin Krauth, Daniel Bott, Alicia (Richard) Erye.

Visitation will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m.  Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Miles City.  Private family interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery.  Please join us for A Celebration of Life for Chase Stanley Bott at the Parlor following the service.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting:  www.stevensonandsons.com. Should friends desire, memorials in Chase’s honor may be made to Stockman Bank, P.O. Box 250, Miles City, MT 59301 to support mental health in Eastern Montana.

Service Schedule

Family to Receive Friends

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday November 1, 2021

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana

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Funeral Service

11:00 a.m.

Tuesday November 2, 2021

First Lutheran Church

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Private Services

Following the Funeral Service

Custer County Cemeter

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Service Schedule

Family to Receive Friends

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Monday November 1, 2021

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana

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Funeral Service

11:00 a.m.

Tuesday November 2, 2021

First Lutheran Church

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Private Services

Following the Funeral Service

Custer County Cemeter

Miles City, Montana 59301

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  1. Oh Jim & Geneal, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  2. Our hearts and prayers to you all. I can only imagine how difficult this is for all of you.
    We are so very sorry.

    Denise and Jay Harvey

  5. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Chase was such an amazing young man with a huge heart. We are very blessed to have gotten the chance to get to know him. He will truly be missed by all that knew him. ❤

  7. Jim, Geneal and families, so very sorry for your loss. He had to be a very special person as wonderful as the parents are. God bless you all. Our prayers are with you now and into the future.

  8. We are sure going to miss you buddy! We love you and will make you proud down here!
    Cheers buddy

  10. Jim, Geneal, and family
    Thoughts and Prayers for you at this time. Chase was always so kind. Hope that all the good memories will help in the days ahead. So sorry for your loss. Gone to soon

  11. Jim, Geneal and family, my deepest sympathy , what a tragic loss, I am so very sorry.

  12. Our thoughts and prayers are with Chase’s family. He was a wonderful young man and will be sorely missed. RIP and fly high with the angels!

  13. My deepest sympathy to all the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you all! May Gods strength and comfort be with you.

  14. We love you all and we want you to know the Kinsey community will do anything for you. Your family is a very important and special part of our community. Our hearts are breaking for you.

  15. Jim and Geneal,
    Oh No! My heart breaks for you! Please accept my sincere sympathies. I’ll pray for peace over you both over the coming days. Much Love, Keith and Barb Hoover

  16. Jim & Geneal, our heart breaks for you and your family. We send our deepest sympathy and praying for you. Take care of each other.

  17. To the entire Bott family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. May Gods hand guide you through these darkest of days. I can not even imagine the pain and heart you must be feeling. I hope you find comfort in you precious memories and the good times you all had.

  18. There are no words. I didn’t know Chase much as a man, but I remember a sparkling little boy from babysitting, fishing at the Powder River, FFA events and brandings. My heart positively aches for you guys. I pray that many happy memories sustain you in these difficult days. All our love. Martha, Mike, Cooper and Madeline Mintz.

  19. Jim & Geneal I’m so sorry for your loss. I wish you peace and comfort in the sad and stressful time.

    Richard Bonine

  20. Oh Geneal and Jim, my heart breaks for you all. May god help guide you through these difficult days. He was such a nice boy and I will always remember his smile. Hugs❤️

  21. So sorry to hear about This . I just worked with Chase he was always enjoyable to work with Chase your going to be missed by many.. 🙏🙏🙏

  22. Words can’t express, but my thoughts are with you all. Chase was a wonderful human, and he will be missed.

  23. Jim, Geneal, and the family my heart is broken for you all! I was absolutely shocked to hear about Chase. I am praying for you all in this unimaginable time. I wish I could say more but there are no words that will heal the breaking of your hearts. I love you, and sending you the warmest of hugs. Rest peacefully Chase, may you find the peace you were searching for.

  24. Our hearts are just breaking for your family. Much love and prayers for your loss of a son and bother!

  26. Jim and Geneal, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart breaks for you. Prayers.
    Janet

  27. Jim, Geneal & family,
    We are in utter shock of the passing of Chase. We can’t imagine the heart break you all must be feeling & going through at this time. Chase was an amazing young man & holds a special place in our hearts. Grab onto his babies & hold them tight to get that much needed comfort you all need right now. Chase will be miss by so many. Our thoughts & prayers are will you all.
    Love,
    Brian & Wendy

  28. Bott family,
    My heart hurts for all of you. Chase will be greatly missed. Keeping you in my prayers.

  29. Jim, Geneal, and family,
    We are so very sorry for your loss. He was a fine young man and will be missed. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you His Peace and Comfort.
    Hugs and our love,
    Lonnie & Kathy

  30. I am holding you all close to my heart during this terrible time. I will always remember Chase’s laugh, big smile, basketball shorts and cutoff t-shirts, and his love for his brothers and family. The Bott family means a lot to me and my childhood— and I’m grateful for the role Chase played in my life. (Man, we loved to annoy him!) I’m sending love, Jim, Geneal, Clay, and Cade.

  31. There are no words. We love all of you and will miss Chase hold on to your good memories may they comfort you in the days to come. All our prayers

  32. General, Jim, Clay, and Cade I am heartbroken about this. One day this summer I talked to him across the alley without knowing who he was . Later I found out who he was. I got to visit with him a few more times. I enjoyed reconnecting with him. He was still the great kid I remembered from my classroom. My prayers go out to Chase and all of you.

  33. Jim, Geneal and family we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.

  34. Jim and family. I just now saw that Chase is gone! I am so sorry for you. Prayers and hugs and peace be with you.

  35. Geneal and Jim,
    My heart is breaking for you and your family. When I think of Chase, I remember all the visits we had about novels we both enjoyed, how awesome he did with his accelerated math, and how he could make me smile each day! He had a beautiful heart. I can still see you walking into church with your young men. All of you are in Paul and my thoughts and prayers.
    Paul and Cara Emerson

  36. Jim, General, Cade, Clay,

    What heartbreaking news. I pray that you are cloaked in love through all of this.♥️

  37. Dear Bott family
    What a tragic loss. Losing a child is the biggest tragedy imaginable. I hope, like many others on here, that in time the hurt will go away and only good memories will remain.
    God bless you all.

  38. Jim, Geneal and family–We both are so confused and sad with the passing of Chase. I pray you will eventually find peace with this. You all are in our prayers. So very sorry.

  40. Jim and Geneal, I am so sorry about your loss. This is the worst kind of heartbreak there is to endure. Please let me know if you need anything. My prayers are with you 😢

  44. We are so sorry to here this. Our hearts are breaking for you. Our deepest sympathy.

  46. Jim, Geneal, and the entire Bott family, I was so saddened to hear of Chase’s passing. I have some fun memories from when he was a student of mine many years ago. I am sending all of you much love ❤ .

  48. Jim, General, and Family, Jerry and I were saddened by the news of the loss of your son, Chase. You are all in our thoughts and prayers!

  50. Jim, General, and Family
    So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Chase was a great human being. He will missed by many.

  51. Jim and Geneal; my heart is breaking for you…I stumbled on this notice by accident. Doug and I are sending you our condolences and love. May God hold you in his arms while you learn to live without your sons presence here on earth.

  52. Jim and Geneal and family, we were so sorry to hear about Chase. We’re praying for you all during such a difficult time.
    Travis and Merilynn Schantz and family

  53. Jim and Geneal. So very sorry to hear of Chases’s passing. We will pray for you and your family. May the Lord ease your pain. Our best wishes to you and your family.

  54. Our deepest sympathy for your entire family. You are all in our prayers. Chase was a kind young man and will be missed by many.

  55. Jim, and General
    Sue and I are so very sorry to hear this terrible news. You both are in our prayers and thoughts.

  58. Geneal and Jim, our heart aches for you. May you find strength from God to handle this loss. You are in our prayers.

  61. General and Jim and family may heart breaks for you. So very sorry for your loss. Buster and Irene

  62. Jim, General and family shocked to see the news. Patty and I moved up to Highwood so don’t get all the news. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. So sorry.

  63. Dear Jim and Geneal,
    I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious son. I can’t imagine your pain at this difficult time. Please know that I’m thinking and saying prayers for you and family.

  64. Jim and Geneal and family, I am so very sorry for your great loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you navigate this very difficult time.

  66. Dear Jim, Geneal and family,
    There aren’t enough words to express how sorry I am for your loss. My heart breaks for you you and your family. Praying for peace for your hearts and minds during your grief. Hugs and prayers.

  68. Jim, Geneal and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We pray that God gives you all comfort and strength through this difficult time. God Bless you all.

  69. We are so sorry for your loss loss. We will be keeping your family in our prayers.

  71. Jim and Geneal, Our hearts are broken for you both, as losing a child is the hardest thing.. We pray the Lord comforts you and holds you both so tight. We also pray for Chase ‘s brothers and familes as we also know they are broken too. I know you guys will watch over his girls, and love on them as you do.
    So thankful that in so many ways our paths have crossed, whether it be working together in jobs, or basketball memories and so many other ways! Hugs to all of you, and we are holding you up in our prayers.
    Jon & Becky Bass

  72. Thinking of you during this most difficult time. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. Janet Klein

  73. Geneal and family, I am so sorry 😢 no words to take the pain away. My heart is broke for you all❤️🙏❤️

  74. Bott family – All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. May you feel God’s comfort in the days ahead.

  77. Jim and Geneal ,I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

  78. Jim, Geneal, and family. Words can’t express how sad we were to hear that Chase had passed away. May you find comfort in your memories of Chase. Lifting you all up in prayer.

  79. To each of Chase’s family members: We are deeply saddened for your loss of Chase. We pray that our Lord blesses each of you with His comfort, peace and solace.

  81. Jim,Geneal a family,
    My heart is breaking! I don’t quite know what to say. I cant even imagine your family”s pain. I am still trying to get my head around it. I was looking forward to him being my grandson. I loved him very very much!! I will always remember him coming over and saying “Hi Gam Gam! and giving me a big hug. I will miss him always!

  83. So sorry to hear of this tragic loss! May your family be comforted in this troubling time! Prayers for peace and unity as you mourn together! Bless you!

  84. Jim & Geneal, I am saddened to hear you lost one of your Son’s. Only someone who has lost a child knows your heartbreak. I hope you you will find comfort in the days ahead. They told me that God can’t have all old angels, he has to have some young ones too. Hugs to my friend.

  85. Jim and Geneal, Tom and I are shocked and heartbroken for you and your family. There are no words to express our deepest sorrow. Our sincere prayers go with you and your family. 💔

  86. Jim, Geneal, Clay, Cade and families- I have no words to comfort you. May you find peace and comfort in knowing you gave him so much love every day. Geneal, I remember your tears of love when you heard happy things about your boys. I can’t imagine your tears of love now. I pray the day will come when the memories will make you all smile. May God bless you and give you strength. Hugs to you.

  87. My deepest and most sincere sympathy to you all!! My heart is broken for your pain and loss 🙏🏻

  89. Geneal, Jim and family,
    We are so very sorry for your loss of Chase. There are no words to make you feel better but just know our hearts are aching for you and pray that God can ease your pain.
    🙏🙏🙏

  90. Our condolences on your loss of Chase.You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Diane andDoug Ellinson

  91. Jim, Geneal and all Chase’s family,
    Words cannot express how much my heart is hurting for all of you, but know that all comfort is sent your way. My sincerest sympathy for you all.

  92. I can think of nothing worse than having to deal with the death of one’s child. It just isn’t supposed to happen that way is it? Our hearts ache for you guys and the crushing pain you must feel. Please let us know if there is anything at all we can do to help you through this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers just seems so inadequate but know we are praying for you.

  93. Bott family so sorry for your loss. Many good memories of Chase and all your boys at Kinsey. We are praying for you.

  94. Geneal, Jim, and family, I am so sorry! My heart goes out to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  95. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Hold on to the memories and may God wrap his arms around your family to guide you.

  96. Jim, General, and family,
    We extend deepest sympathy and prayers for all of you in the loss of Chase. Our hearts are breaking for you. May God comfort you and keep you in his care…

  98. Oh Jim & Geneal. My heart is just breaking for you. I did not know Chase, but knowing you, I have no doubt he was an amazing young man. We wil keep you in our thoughts and prayers. ((HUGS)) to you.
    JR & Carol

  99. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends of this very loved young man. Words cannot express the sadness you must be feeling during this most difficult time. Clay, you’re right…he is wrapped in unending love now and may he rest easy that his family will remember him fondly and keep the loving memories close.

  103. My prayers and condolences to you at this time and in the days ahead. Cherish the memories!

  104. Geneal…our hearts ache for you and your family. We will be praying for peace and comfort for you all as you walk through the days ahead.

  105. Jim, Geneal, Clay And Cade,
    We just want you to know that we are so very sorry and that we thought So much of Chase as we do of your whole family. It is heartbreaking to hear of his passing and knowing what your new reality is going to be without him. I will always have a hug at the ready, a shoulder and an ear. Please know that we wrap you in prayers and hope for the good memories to come readily and often! Miss those Kinsey days!

  107. We are so heart broke hearing about Chase. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.

  108. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

  110. I am thinking of your entire family during this time. When we were young, Chase and I used to run through the 4-H barn at the fairgrounds with all of the other kids our age (and get yelled at). One year in high school, I had an unruly steer and Chase helped me to set him straight and helped me get him back into his pen. I have many fond CCDHS memories of Chase. Again, my thoughts are with you all.

  113. My heart is broken over the loss of Chase. Every other memory of my childhood attending Kinsey school includes Chase. Going to such a small school for so many grades, we really got to know the other kids in our class well and become good friends. I got to see what a kind, generous and sensitive person Chase was. He had the best sense of humor, I think it was always his goal to entertain our whole classroom and make everyone laugh. Sometimes even our teachers couldn’t help but laugh, even if he was in trouble, which I know only encouraged him further. He is the only person I know who has actually written “Gullible” on the ceiling, and yes even our teacher had to laugh at that one. Chase made going to school fun, but sadly after the 8th grade I didn’t have any classes with him through high school. I will always cherish the memories of growing up with him. Jim, Geneal, Clay and Cade, you have my deepest sympathy. Chase was a very special person and I am so sorry for your loss, you are in my heart during this difficult time.

  116. Jim, General and family, we are so sad for your loss and will keep you all in our prayers during this unimaginable time.

  117. My fondest memories of Chase include his big cheesy grin & an infectious laugh that filled the room. He always knew how to make the mundane fun & keep you on your toes. I admired his ability to fully enjoy each moment & keep a smile on everyone’s face. He will be greatly missed. While we had lost touch over the years I’m certain his spontaneity, humor & genuine nature never faltered.
    My heart goes out to those closest to him as I’m sure no amount of kind words provide an ounce of healing, but may provide an ounce of hope in progress towards our ability to speak openly about our struggles & mental health.

  118. Jim and Geneal.. we’re so sorry for your loss.. we’ll hold you and your family in our prayers through this difficult time.. our deepest sympathy..Love and prayers 🙏 ❤.. Pat and Monte Herzog

  119. Just heard of your tragic loss. We are lost for words! We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers…

  120. Jim and Family,
    I’m at a loss for words. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending hugs and prayers to you all.

  123. So deeply saddened for your loss. Our prayers 🙏 for all of the families. May God keep you in His loving arms. ❤

  124. Jim, Geneal, Clay, Cade n Chase’s little family… Prayers n condolences for your loss. Sending strength, healing, love n hugs …
    Lori

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