Connie Carey of Miles City passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the Prairie Community Center in Terry.
Connie was born on October 7, 1952 in Everett, Washington to James Boyd and Edna Elhad. In 1961, at the age of 9, Connie moved to Miles City where she stayed and then went to school in Brockton along with her siblings: Sandy, Lindy, Jim Jim, Wayne, Bonnie, and Myrna Boyd. She graduated from Brockton as Salutatorian of the Class of 1971. She later moved to Miles City where she met and married Jonathan N. Kountz in 1972 with whom he had two daughters, India and Angel. Connie worked as a medical secretary, dispatcher, travel agent and work for FEMA. She attended Miles Community College in 1992 and received her Associate of Arts Degree. Connie married Tom Carey in 2010 and she would travel with him in the truck to many different states where they would shop for souvenirs and tokens. They collected many things including copper and Black Hills gold.
Connie loved her Pepsi, lemons, popcorn, candy, cooking, watching movies with her daughters and grandchildren. She loved to do ceramics and had a small ceramic business at one time. She loved reading the bible, making Paco’s, fudge and caramel candy. She loved the Denver Broncos and Elvis. She loved to dance, share her Indian heritage and was a prankster. Connie was a very loving, giving person who loved her daughters, grandkids and great granddaughter, nieces, nephews, sisters, brothers, cousins, friends and Kountz in-laws she cared for very much.
Connie is survived by her husband Tom Carey; two daughters India Kountz-Hathaway and Angel D. Kountz; six grandchildren: Dakota Kountz, Dedria Hathaway, Nathan (Cassie) Hathaway, Dodge Kountz, Keyle Kountz and Natasha Hathaway and one great granddaughter Kimberlii Anzures, sisters Sandy (Rodney) and Lindy Bighorn; her brother Jim Jim and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents James Boyd, Edna”Harry”Elhard, sister Cathy Ray and brother Wayne ”Dolly” Boyd.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 1, 2016 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, August 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday August 1, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday August 2, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
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Haly says
I am very sorry for the loss of Connie. I have wonderful memories of eating her delicious candies and fun nights of going dancing with her or the wonderful surprises her and Tom would bring back from one of their many trucking adventures.
Ruthie says
My sincere condolences to the family at this most difficult time. May the God of all comfort provide you with the strength needed to endure this loss until the resurrection. (John 5:28,29; Psalms 83:18; Psalms 29:11)
Carol Rath Raschkow says
I am saddened to hear of Connie’s passing. .my condolences to all of the family..
Len
Gene & Vickie Schneidt says
India, Angel, I am so sorry to read this….I had no idea your mom was ill. I love the photo you have on here; she retained that same sweet smile her entire life. I remember your mom as being kind, gentle, a do anything for you friend, her laugh…but most of all, I remember the enormous love she had for you girls and her grandchildren.
Keep the memories alive with your children…she would love that. Hugs….
Mary (Muff) Engdahl says
To all of Connie’s family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Connie was a very special person, she lived her life the way she wanted too and was such a warm, caring, and loving woman. I have many many wonderful memories of her. I am so sad that I have not gotten to see her in several years.
Hold your memories close they will help you through the tough days and remember she will be the angel watching over you!
Muff and family
Garth Sleight says
Angel and the rest of Connie’s family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. She went far too soon, didn’t she! My condolences and best wishes to all of you as you grieve Connie’s passing.
Garth
Jessie Beehler says
Angel, Keyle and Dodge & families,
I am so sorry for your loss. May your fond memories help you find peace in your times of grief. My thoughts and prayers always!
Tory Fields says
Much LOVE and deepest sympathy, Angel
and Family. Connie was always very kind to me no matter when I would see her. She always had time for a hug and time to catch up on life. No matter if things weren’t going just right at the time….she remained positive and loving! I admire that about Connie! Keep all those precious memories close to your heart and know you will see her again in Heaven? God Bless you ALL, Love, Tory
David E. & Chong Ae Boyd says
Our prayers are with you all.