Curtis McWilliams

Funeral services: will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City.

Graveside service: Friday, May 27, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Calvary Cemetery in Miles City

Curtis Allen McWilliams, age 66, was taken to the big farm in the sky on Tuesday, August 3rd where the crops will always be 45 bushel an acre.

He was born on July 14, 1938 in Peekskill, New York to Ralph and Clella McWilliams. He was the third child of six. At a young age the family moved to Cohagen to the farm where Curt remained for the next 45 years.He attended grade school in Cohagen and graduated from Garfield County High School. After high school he met his best friend and love of his life Dorcas Thomas. They were married on September 17, 1960 and were to celebrate 44 years of love and devotion later this fall. While on the family farm, they raised 4 children: Ralph (Eileen) of Miles City, Stewart (Kennette) of Boise, ID; Marcene McDonnell (Bryan) of Billings, and Shelly Mitchell (John) of Shepherd. He treasured and spoiled his 8 grandchildren: Curtis, Liam, Tess, Justine, Connor, Kenyon, Brooklyn and Morgan.Curt and Dorcas farmed and ranched at Cohagen for 24 years, raising their family and being involved in the community. In 1984, they sold the farm and moved to Billings to work for Greytek Farms. Not enjoying city life, in 1987 they moved to Powderville to work on the WL Ranch for Charlie and Naomi Miles.

As always, Curt and Dorcas were a big part of the community and gained many great friends. After the WL Ranch was sold, Curt made his way to St. Xavier, to work for the Nessan Farms. He continued his love of farming and working with the land up until the time he was taken away from us.Curt was known to many as the "Candy Man" for his endless supply of tootsie rolls in his shirt pocket. He was liked and loved by all who met him. Spending time with his family, especially spoiling his grandchildren, and friends is what he enjoyed most.

Curt is survived by his wife Dorcas, four children: Ralph (Eileen), Stewart (Kennette), Marcene (Bryan), Shelly (John), and eight grandchildren: Curtis, Liam, Tess, Justine, Connor, Kenyon, Brooklyn and Morgan; four sisters: Betty Leslie (Jim) of Kalispell, Myrna Stone of Miles City, Jane Engdahl (Bob) of Jordan, and Joyce Schwartz (Curt) of Kent, WA; his mother-in-law, Ruth Thomas; Sister and Brother-in-law Daisy and Bob Selman and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Ralph and Clella, a brother Dean, and a son Denny.

Visitation will be held on Friday, August 6, 2004 in the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will be held at a later date in the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice.