On the afternoon of August 9, 2019, at the age of 85, Chris passed away as a result of a pickup accident while checking cows, his favorite pastime. Chris was born in October 22, 1933 in Miles City to John and Jessie Cameron. He attended school at Dick Creek school until 1944 when they moved to Miles City and he graduated from Custer County High School in 1951. He ran sheep with his dad on the Mizpah and the Dersham place north of Terry. It was here that he met his future wife Delores Roos. On September 4, 1961 Chris and Delores were married and moved to a farm west of Terry. They had four children, Delite, Clark, Twila and Connie.
Chris and Delores moved into a shell of a house as they completed all the inside work, including the cupboards. In the early days Chris raised sheep and beets. When beet equipment started wearing out, and his sheep barn blew over, he decided to go into cattle feeding. He fed up to 800 head of cattle a winter. Chris was president of the Buffalo Rapids Project for several years. He also was in the Terry Roping Club and didn’t miss working at the July 4th rodeo, even when it was hotter weather than a Scottsman liked. When they moved to town in 1992, Chris renovated three homes in Miles City. In 2002 Chris got bucked off a horse and broke his neck and back. The doctors didn’t think he’d walk again, but he proved them wrong. He never got around as well after that, but he insisted on helping us kids and grandkids whenever he could, one of his latest projects was helping Dani butcher thirteen chickens and then smoke them. He was a member of the Range Rider’s Museum board and a helper for several years. In 2013 he received the LP Anderson award for his contributions in the community. He got to be quite the expert with smokers and making sausage. He always brought sausage to family gatherings. He was very artistic and could draw horses very well, he even tried molding clay, and was good at making dioramas. His latest diorama was a Montana wildlife scene that he could view from his chair in the living room. He also liked to watch football and his Chicago Bears. He always had a friendly rivalry with his grandsons, Tate & Tel, and his daughter Connie. His granddaughter, Annika, made the best cakes and cupcakes. His two great grandchildren, Coy & Raelynn, entertained him whenever he babysat them. He loved to follow his grandkids sports, garden, and visit. He was always working on some kind of carpentry project. He loved the Jenny’s Pine Hills place that his son, Clark leased, and would always brag about the grass out there. He loved checking the water and just checking the cows in general, so it’s very fitting he left us doing something he loved.
Chris was preceded in death by his parents John and Jessie Cameron, his sister and brother-in-law Isabel “Tootie” and Tom Zook, his nephew John Scott Cameron, and his son-in-law Darren Dukart.
Chris is survived by his wife Delores of 57 years, his children Delite Dukart, Clark (Johnna) Cameron, Twila (Craig) Lunde and Connie Cameron; his grandchildren Dani (Tim) Hudson, Tate, Tel and Annika Lunde, Kenny Melrose & family, Pete Melrose, and Nathan Blankenship and two great-grandchildren Coy and Raelynn Hudson. His siblings Donnie (Cathy) Cameron of California and Kenny (Ginger) Cameron of Quesnel, British Columbia and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials can be made to the Range Riders Museum at 435 LP Anderson Road, Miles City, MT 59301.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Range Riders Museum in Miles City. A lunch will be served at 1:00 p.m followed by a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. at the Range Riders Museum in Miles City. Burial will follow in the Prairie County Cemetery in Terry, MT at 4:00 p.m. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday August 14, 2019
Range Rider's Museum
435 Interstate 94 Business
Miles City, Montana 59301
Luncheon
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday August 14, 2019
Range Rider's Museum
435 Interstate 94 Business
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 PM
Wednesday August 14, 2019
Range Rider's Museum
435 Interstate 94 Business
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Wednesday August 14, 2019
Range Rider's Museum
435 Interstate 94 Business
Miles City, Montana 59301
Luncheon
1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Wednesday August 14, 2019
Range Rider's Museum
435 Interstate 94 Business
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 PM
Wednesday August 14, 2019
Range Rider's Museum
435 Interstate 94 Business
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Ron Watts says
Such a great neighbor and friend. So happy for you Chris that you went doing what you loved to do!!
DelLinda Frost says
Truly sorry to hear of Chris passing. Thoughts and prayers to all.
Pam Rogge says
Delores and family,
You will be in my thoughts and prayers at this time and in the days ahead. Cherish the memories.
Betty Vail says
Delores, I’m so sorry and shocked-please know I am thinking of you.
Linda L Simonsen says
Delores and family, So sorry to hear that Chris has passed. Keeping you in my prayers.
Arlen and Alice Miller says
Delores and family’
so sorry to hear of the loss , cherish all the memories,our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Bette And Dave Jewell says
Delores and Family~ May the peace that passeth understanding surround you and your family during this time. May your many memories lift you up as well as the thoughts and prayers of friends.
Bette and Dave Jewell
dolores H. Steiner says
Delores I was shocked to hear that Chris had passes. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Martin and Dolores Steiner
Judylsprandel says
Delores,Clark and family, I am sad to hear of Chris passing. He was a character and great friend and will be missed. May God,s loving arms surround all of you and may you cherish your beautiful memories. Love, Judy and Ray Sprandel and all
martha crandall says
My sympathy.
Marie Wehri says
Delores and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your precious husband and father, Chris. I am so sorry for your sadness. You are in my prayers.
Connie and Gene Bankey says
Delores and family-our condolences to you and your family – you are in our thoughts and prayers Connie and Gene Bankey
Bruce Buckingham says
Delores and family, so sorry to hear of Chris’s passing. My best to you all.
JANET KLEIN says
Delores and family…you are in my thoughts and prayers. What a wonderful husband and father to your beautiful family. May your memories sustain you through this sad time. Janet Klein
Maureen O'Reilly says
Delores and family – you are in my thoughts and prayers. It was a shock reading this , Chris had a full life and a great family. I’m sure you will all miss him so much.
Sherry L. Oster says
Delores and family;
My condolences to you and your family. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal; Love leaves a memory no one can steal.” Thinking of you all and praying for you.
Pat Dobrowski says
Pat Dobrowski says
We will truly miss our brother-in-law, we have so many pleasant memories. Our love and prayers are with the entire Cameron family.
Francis and Pat
April McAuliffe says
I met Chris just a few short months ago. He would come in and sit and tell stories about his childhood, his children, and grandchildren. He was so proud of his family. I will miss these times so much. He was truly a bright spot in my day. I must saying visiting with him was a great pleasure. The last time I saw him he was headed out to take care of his great grandchildren. What an amazing man! I am so sad that I will never get to taste the kohlrabi he had for me. He was telling me how big and great they were. I’ll never eat another without thinking if him.
Jeanette O'Dea says
Delores and family, our deepest sympathy at your loss. Chris was a good person and I enjoyed visiting with him , he had a great sense of humor. Kept me on my toes You are in our thoughts and prayers
Sharon Volkman says
For the Cameron family: Sorry for your loss.
pat Haughian says
So sorry to hear this Pat was just saying how he had to keep up with him at your branding!!! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!!! Pat and Sheila
James Liles says
Delores and family, We are saddened to hear this news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless you.
Jim and Mary Ann Liles
Delphine Coon says
So sorry to hear about Chris. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. Delphine
Michele Sanders says
Thoughts and prayers to all the family. My deepest sympathies.
Maureen Larson says
Delores and Family ~ My sincerest sympathies go out to all of you during this difficult time. May God fill you with peace and may your memories give you comfort. God Bless!
Sandra Madden says
It was so good to see Delores and Chris in the Black Hills last summer. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Sandra Madden
Jackie Armstrong says
Delores, and children / family You are in my thoughts Blessing to all
Jackie and Doug Armstrong
Donnie Maclean says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Chris was always very thoughtful of us when we visited you from Scotland. Thinking of you all. Donnie and Sandra
Darlene Brown says
A wonderful neighbor and friend our Chris was. Many memories of this beautiful family. Our prayers are with you and our hearts hold big hugs for you. Love Darlene Brown and Don Hansen.
Garth Sleight says
Delores and family, I am so dreadfully sorry to learn of this sad situation! He was always such a pleasant person when I saw him. My deepest condolences to you and your family at this time of loss and grieving.
Kristi Celander says
Delores and family, my deepest condolences. I’m so sorry for your sudden loss. Many prayers for peace and strength in the weeks to come.
Linda Niedge says
Delores, Connie and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. Mr. Cameron sounds like he lived his life well and he was someone I would have thoroughly loved to visit with! He rests now with the angels. You will be in my heart and my prayers.
Nancy Letke says
Delores and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. May God surround you all with His peace and love!
Denise Harvey says
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. May all the cherished memories (some described so beautifully in the obituary) bring you comfort and peace in the days ahead.
Sharon Bunke Trollope says
Delores Twila and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. He sounds like a very strong man from the memories you have shared and I a m sure he must have run into my family members in the same town (Bunkes) as they share similar histories and locality. May God be with you all with days ahead without him here
Richard Bonine says
I’m sorry to hear of Chris’s passing. One of the favorite times of my life was driving a silage truck for him. It was one of the best weeks of my life. I’m glad to have known him. I wish you peace and comfort in this sad and trying time
Jerry Berberet says
Chris was a great conversationalist, especially about livestock, Montana history, family, and the Range Rider Museum. He loved to give museum tours to Miles City guests. His large extended family and the Miles City community will dearly miss him.
Diana Elwood says
Deloris and Delite, It was just in the last year I met you both and right away liked you both, so sorry to hear of this tragic loss for your family. But I have to say when a cowboy can leave this world doing what he loved I think that is special. You and all your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Pastor Jerry and Bev Collins says
To Delores and family
We received a call this morning from our church Secretary 1st United Methodist Church letting us know about Chris and to put him and family on our church prayer chain, which I did immediately. We send our heart felt sympathies and know that God is taking good care of him. From reading about his life, that he sounded like a very caring and strong man, and one we would have loved getting to know. We have only been here 5 years, as my husband was asked to serve here as pastor, but has since retired as of a few months ago, but will be here for a little while.
In reading about some of Chris’s adventures, I read where he had had an accident on a horse that caused him to break his back and neck, and was told that he would never walk. Obviously he proved them wrong. I had an accident when I was 14 riding a horse and got tossed up into the top of a gate, and ended up with a fractured back, and wore a brace for two years.
May the message that you hear on Wed. Give you comfort, as well as all those that will surround you now and in the difficult days ahead. May God wrap His loving arms around you and may you feel His Presence. God Bless each and everyone of you.
May you cherish the wonderful memories
Retired Pastor Jerry, and Bev Collins.
Derik & Tina Pierce says
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sandi Kohones says
Delores and family, I hope you can find comfort in knowing that so many are thinking of you during this time. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
Sheila Hansen and girls says
We are so sorry to hear about Chris. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please let us know if we can do anything to help.
Cindy and Tom Erickson says
Delores and family – We are so sorry for your sudden loss of Chris. Though we didn’t get to know him well, we enjoyed the visits at RSVP events. Will miss seeing him drive by the house and will miss his smile. Take care and know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Let us know if you need anything! We are just around the corner!!
Shirley Lund says
Delores and family,
My sincere condolences. May shared family memories and the love and prayers of friends give comfort and peace as you celebrate a life well lived. Chris’ love for his family and God’s comfort and peace surround each
of you.
Cindy Rost says
Such a fine man who supported me with babysitting jobs during my teens. I’ll never forgot watching the Northern lights as he drove me home one night and how he educated me about the phenomenon. It was so beautiful and special. I feel blessed to have been touched by his reverence for life! Godspeed Chris. May your soul continue to soar! 🙏🏻
Beth Ann Wiedeman says
Delores and family, thinking of you at this time of loss, sending prayers to help you heal.
Eileen and Vern Entzel says
Delores and Family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. May all the good memories help you in the days ahead
Marla Malley says
So sorry for your loss and for the stories we will all be missing. May God hold you and keep you during your time of grief.
Dixie Wilson says
So sorry for your loss, Delores.
Cheryl Lesh Clark says
I was sad to hear the news of Chris passing…I have fond memories of the Cameron’s and wish you peace and comfort as you grieve. Love to all. Cheryl
Mike Bissell and Family says
Delores and Family, so sorry to hear of Chris’ passing. I always enjoyed our visits. His kindness was exhibited helping my son Aaron when he was stranded on the road one time. I hope your memories bring comfort!
Buzz Smith says
Chris was an especially good friend and neighbor to my father, Carl, at Shirley, and his friendship was greatly cherished. They are probably now planning next year’s corn crop.
Claudette Jean Neal says
Delores and Family, so sorry for you loss. I have very fond memories of coming to visit. To say the least Carl, dad and Chris are having a glass of something strong and telling stories.