Donald James Stanley, 78 of Miles City, MT was called home by the Lord on Monday evening, February 5, 2018. Don was born August 5, 1939 at home in Miles City, MT. Don was the first born son of Donald William and Claudia Helen Stanley. He attended the SY and Foster Creek Schools in Volborg, MT, and Mount Ellis Academy in Bozeman, MT.
He attended Custer County High School and farmed for local neighbors in his teens.
Don left Montana with a custom cutter crew and later settled in Denver, Colorado where he worked at a local lumber company as a truck driver. In 1982, Don moved back to Miles City and started a lawn and snow removal service, and clean up business. Don was a collector of “everything” and held countless rummage sales and was a regular call in on Radio-Tradio.
Don enjoyed all sports, especially the Denver Broncos and the Atlanta Braves. He could name all the players from nearly every team. He was an avid reader and loved gospel music. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. He loved his family and friends. He held a special place in his heart for the Custer County Cowgirls. He enjoyed going to the soup kitchen everyday and recently became the “greeter” for the noon meal and used that responsibility to share his warm smile and friendship with his friends and fellow Miles City residents.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents Donald W. Stanley and Claudia H. Stanley. He is survived by his brothers Dick (Jean) Stanley of Volborg, Jay Stanley of Billings, Jerry (Peggy) Stanley of Miles City, and Sherill (Dan) Frickle of Billings MT.
Uncle Donny, we love you and you will be missed. His nephews and nieces are David (Kacey) Stanley and their children, Kassidy, Kye, and Kendal, Karen (Shilo) Capp and their children, Landon, Logan, Lucas, and MiKayla, Matthew, Michael, and Melissa Stanley, Donna Mae (Trevor) Huss and their children, Paxton and Holden, Dan (Teagan) Stanley, Diana (Rafe) Stewart, Aimee Frickle, Angie (Scott) Rosenthal and their children Avi and Aden, and Annie Frickle.
Memorial Service will be held at Seventh Day Adventist Church in Miles City, MT on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. Interment will be held in the family lot of the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City, MT.
Should friend desire, in lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Miles City.
The family would like to extend a thank you to the Seventh Day Adventist Church for their loving support, friendship, and care they provided to Donny.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
5:00 p.m.
Saturday March 24, 2018
Seventh Day Adventist Church
212 N. Stacy Avenue
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
5:00 p.m.
Saturday March 24, 2018
Seventh Day Adventist Church
212 N. Stacy Avenue
Miles City, MT 59301
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Dick Culver says
One of a kind. Safe passage Don.
Martha Crandall says
my sympathy
April Thompson says
Rest in peace Don. I will miss seeing you at Holy Rosary.
Terry Virag says
Such a sweet and caring man. Will miss you. Rest in Peace
Destiny Carlson says
I have always enjoyed seeing Donny around town. May he rest in peace!
James Arneson says
I have missed seeing you at visiting this past month. I will miss our encounters at the VA when you would come in for lunch. Don was a very gentle soul and always had a smile on his face. I will always remember what he would say when I joked and laughed with him, “Your alright Jim” — “Don you are alright yourself” and may God comfort you always.
Pam Nisley says
To his loved ones~ our prayers go with you for comfort and peace. I just learned last weekend of his failing health and had been praying for him and all of you. Blessings until you are reunited.
Ron and Marilyn says
Jerry, Peggy and family – We are so sorry to hear about Donnie. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jeri, Joe and Shannon Dalbec says
We are so sorry. Don has been such a great friend. Thoughts and prayers for the family
Maureen Larson says
Jerry, Peggy and family,
So sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Donna Taylor says
Jerry, Peggy & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
So sorry to hear about Donny’s passing. I will miss his giving me a hard time at the Soup Kitchen or most anywhere I ran into him. He might have been a little “grumpy” at times, but he was a good hearted man.
My sincerest sympathy to all the family.
Rick and Joann Powell says
To the Stanley Family,
We were sorry to hear about Donny. We have a lot of fond memories of him. Saw many basketball games with him over the years and enjoyed his comments. He was always looking for a good deal and we had fun trying to help him find the next treasure. We wish you all the best.
Diego Silva says
It is with regret that we say goodbye to our dear brother and friend, Don Stanley. He will be missed by our church family. We are thankful, in times like these, for the promise that soon Jesus will come, and “will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the former things have passed away” (Revelation 21:4).
Sharon Alderman says
So sorry for your loss . Enjoyed dealing with Don at garage sales. I know that he loved his nieces and nephews.
Voni Tally says
Jerry, Peggy and all the family- please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss and pray for God’s comfort. Your friends- Voni & Scott Tally
Shawn & Wendy Richards says
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
Hazel Stabler says
Jerry & Peggy, Don cornered a special place in my heart. He did many things for me.
James Liles says
Jerry, Peggy, Jay & families, We are sorry to hear this news about Donny. We are keeping you in our prayers. Always hard to lose someone you love. God Bless. Jim & Mary Ann Liles
Dave Schott says
Jerry, Peggy, and all of the Stanley family, I am sad to hear of Donny’s passing. He was always so kind to my folks and did many things to help them out. He was a good man who will be greatly missed. My thoughts are with you.
Patti (Green) Ireland says
My condolences to Dick and Jeannie, Jerry, and the rest of the Stanley family from an old Volborg neighbor. I pray that God will give you comfort as you grieve Donny’s passing.
Patti Ireland
Brian & Wendy Ballance says
We’re so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts & prayers. ?
Patrica Brodston says
We feel your loss . May the Good Lord give you all comfort at this sad time. Donnie was very much loved by Mel’s family!!
Dennis & Susan Bakken says
So sorry for your loss
Marcy Parks says
Jerry, Peggy, and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Don. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sonny Lockwood and Sandy Stahl says
Our thoughts are with all of Don’s family and friends.
Lance Clark says
Condolences to Dick and Jeannie, Jerry, and the rest of the Stanley family!
Our thoughts and prayers are with!
Clark Families:
Darlene Clark, Miles City
Lance Clark, Portland
Brent Clark, Volborg
Scott & Mary Clark, Billings
Mike & Tammy Pecha, Powderville