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In Memory Of

Earle “Pinky” Pelletier, age 88, of Miles City.

August 16, 1936 – July 9, 2025

Earle “Pinky” Pelletier, 88 years-old, passed away July 9, 2025 in Billings, Montana.
Pinky was born August 16, 1936 in Old Town, Maine to parents Frank and Emma Pelletier.
After growing up in Maine starting in 1955, Pinky served his country through the Air Force. Pinky made Miles City home with his wife Ella Mae where they had nine children together. Pinky enjoyed being outside, fishing, feeding “his” birds and working on any project he could get his hands on. He loved his family, friends and, of course, lobster.
Those who knew him knew what a great guy he was. Those who didn’t get the opportunity to know him missed out. His greatest accomplishment was having a wonderful and loving family.
Pinky was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Emma, sister, Theresa, brothers, Jerry and Phil, and daughter, Mary. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ella Mae, children and their spouses: Michael Pelletier, Frank Pelletier and Mike Duncan, Jimmy and Tami Pelletier, John and Shelly Pelletier, Lisa and Bob Wagner, Jen and Travis Zeilstra, Amy and Rob Pontius and Sara and Terry Kellum, as well as grandchildren; Joe Pelletier and Brady Ferriter, Danny Debates, Misty Debates, Jerry Debates, Natalie Pelletier, Marcus Pelletier, Tyler Hedge and Alex Butcher, Allie Wagner, Izzy Wagner, Addison Pontius, Elizabeth Zeilstra, Evan Zeilstra, Jaiden Kellum and Madi, Emma Kellum and great-grandchildren; Emil Debates, Ambrose Newquist, Adalina Pelletier, Alexander Gray and Azaelia Hedge.
He will always be lovingly remembered by his family and friends.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 17, 2025 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery in Miles City with full military honors. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the VFW or the charity of one’s choice.

Service Schedule

Family to Receive Friends

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Thursday July 17, 2025

Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Rosary Service

6:00 pm

Thursday July 17, 2025

Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 am

Friday July 18, 2025

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Interment with Full Military Honors

Following the Funeral Service

Friday July 18, 2025

Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Service Schedule

Family to Receive Friends

4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Thursday July 17, 2025

Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Rosary Service

6:00 pm

Thursday July 17, 2025

Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

View map

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 am

Friday July 18, 2025

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Interment with Full Military Honors

Following the Funeral Service

Friday July 18, 2025

Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery

Miles City, Montana 59301

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  1. Pelletier family, I m sending prayers for u during this difficult time. Pinky always had a smile and time to visit. May your memories
    Fill the hole in your heart and provide u comfort.

  2. Ella Mar and family, I am so sorry to read of Pinky’s passing. He was always such a great neighbor and my favorite ‘bird whisperer’. I always loved seeing him at Saturday evening Mass. He was so faithful. You are all in my constant prayers. Sending all my love. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. And may the perpetual light shine upon him.

  4. Ella Mae and family
    Our condolences in your loss. Miles City certainly lost one of its friendliest people. Pinky will be missed.

  5. Dear Pelletier family, Pinky was a kind, gentle man, we are so sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers to all of you😢

  6. Pinky and I worked at the Road Department back in the day! I remember running parts to the country for the guys when he was mechanic and when he needed to be in the shop. He was a nice gentleman and accepted a female to the crew when I was hired. My condolences to the family…

  7. I will miss his Saturday walks through farmers market. He said hello every week. Each of us had a Pelletier student in our grades or close. I had Mary, Vaughn had Jim, not sure on Rhonda or Nicole. But our families grew up together. Pinky was the friendliest guy in town, him and Pete Leo were the best! My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

  8. We so enjoyed Pinky. It is indeed sad news of his passing. Our condolences to Ella Mae and the family.

  9. Pelletier family, Pinky was such a great guy. Our deepest condolences, we are so sorry for your loss.

  10. To the Pelletier Family
    I have known Pinky for many years, I first met him way back in the 70s when my dad and Pinky worked together at the TEXICO gas station. Pinky was always smiling and he looked like he was enjoying life. In recent years I could also see him at the Hockey Rink.
    Your thoughts and prayers are with the Pelletier Family in this time of loss.
    RIP Pinky, you will be missed.

  11. Ella Mae and Lisa,
    I am so so sorry for your loss, our hearts feel for your loss. I will miss seeing him out and about and running into him at the office to talk about “Things”. I loved hearing his stories and he had quite the life. I know he is smiling down on us all. God rest his soul. We will keep you in our prayers Ella Mae.
    De Nice Curry and Kimberly Feil

  12. Ella Mae and the Pelletier family,
    I’m so sorry for your loss. Pinky, (I always liked that nickname) was so nice to me whenever I would stop in at his station for gas or delivering parts he ordered from my dad, when I was in college. Miles City has lost another pillar of its community. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.

  13. Pelletier Family,
    So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers now and in the days to come.

  14. I am so sorry to see this sad news. Pinky was such a kind man. I loved visiting with him whenever I could.
    I hope your memories will comfort you all at this sad time.
    Many Prayers
    Susan Sanderson

  15. Ella Mae and family, this loss leaves a large hole in your hearts. May all your precious memories bring you some comfort during this very sad time. Pinky was a gem!

  17. Pelletier families, I am so sorry to hear that Pinky passed away. I got to know him and Ella Mae a little as volunteers at the hospital. They always kept me chuckling. My heartfelt condolences to you all.

  19. Ella Mae and family I am so sorry for your loss. Pinky was an amazing man.

  20. We are so sorry for your loss. Pinky will be missed by all who knew him. We enjoyed having him as a volunteer for so many years at St. Vincent’s and even after he quit , we enjoyed his visits ! He always had a smile and a comment which will be missed!

  21. Ah dang, I am going to miss our visits as we shared stories about the Boyes/Hammond community. But most of all, I enjoyed his humorous take on the world and life in general.

  22. I never had the privilege of knowing Pinky, but I do know several members of the Pellletier family. My sincere condolences go out to you as you grieve the passing of Pinky. God bless you all.

  23. Ella Mae and family: sorry for the loss of Pinky. What a neat guy Pinky was. Rest in peace my friend

  24. So sad to see this. Enjoyed our quick chats when we would see him. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

  25. Dear Ella Mae and all Pinky’s family, This sweet, funny, dependable man will be missed by so many people. He was a good friend to our families and was a joy to be around. God bless you all, Pelletiers.
    I am sending my love and prayers.
    Mary Ann Stockhill Liles

  27. Ella Mae and Lisa and all of pinky’s family so sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers for you all

  29. So sorry for your loss. Pinky was always a delight to be around. Thoughts and prayers to the Pelletier family as you mourn the loss of your dad and husband.

  30. We are so sorry to hear of Pinkies passing. I worked with him at the road department for many years. Always smiling and fun to visit with. Our condolences to the whole family. RIP

  31. We lost another one of t.he good guyes. You will be missed,rest in peace my friend

  32. Neighbors of old. I sure have a lot of good memories of Pinky and all of Pelletier family. He would always help my mom with her old Dodge car and a lot of other things that we needed. A very kind and generous person. Whenever I was in Miles city, I would try to stop by and always drive through the old neighborhood. I can still see that old truck he used to drive maybe it’s still there I don’t know. It is there in my mind. I am so sorry for your loss Pelletier family.
    Love and prayers.

  33. Dear family,
    So very sorry to read this. Always enjoyed sitting near this wonderful man during Saturday night mass. Won’t be the same without getting a friendly little wave and a smile from him!! Sending you my heartfelt sympathy as you celebrate the life of an outstanding individual and much loved husband, father and grandfather. “Eternal rest grant unto him, o Lord, and let perpetual light shine up upon him.”
    With my deepest sympathy,
    Kim Stanton

  34. SO MANY THOUGHTS OF PINKY WHEN HE ALWAYS LEFT THE VFW AND SAID THE 52-S ARE FLYING
    HIGH TODAY,NOW HE IS UP THERE FLYING WITH THEM AND THE ANGLES, MY PRAYERS ARE OUT
    TO THE FAMILY, GOD BLESS MY FRIEND RIP

  36. Sorry to hear of Pinky’s passing. We have known him for such a long time. Our thoughts & prayers to the family.

  37. To the Pelletier family- sending you all love as you grieve Pinky’s passing. I can still see him working on his truck in the driveway when I came over to visit. He was so kind and I know you will miss him!

  40. My deepest sympathy to you Ella Mae and Family.
    Pinky was such a kind and gentle man. Whenever I saw him, he was so warm and always made you feel special. God be with you all.

  41. Ella Mae & family, our hearts are sorry for you in the loss of your Beloved Husband, Wonderful Dad, Loving Grandfather. Years back when we lived in Miles City, we remember Pinky at the gas station, always ready to help. And conversations with Mary Lou Kimball of you all, having more kids, like we were, to fill Sacred Heart Catholic Church. 🙂 We pray when your thoughts miss your Husnand & Dad, you think of a beautiful memory that makes you feel he is there with you & you smile. God Bless you all & hold you tight in His Warm Loving Arms. ✝️

  42. During this time of profound sorrow, we want you to know that you are not alone. Pinky’s memory will forever live on in our hearts. He brought so much light into the lives of everyone around him. Our deepest condolences to Ella Mae and the rest of family.

  43. Oh, Pinky… I will miss your smile and how you welcomed me into your home! Prayers for all of you Pelletiers – I’ve always thought of you as my extended family. 🙏

  44. To the Pelletier family, So sorry to hear about Pinky’s passing. Keeping you all in my thoughts & prayers during these difficult times.

  45. Sorry, for the of loss of your father, husband, hope God helps you all through this rough Time!!
    Prayers of comfort!

  46. Very fine man. Great supporter of Sacred Heart School. We always enjoyed our visits with him. He will be missed by many.

  48. We are very saddened to see this. We haven’t seen Pinky for a long time but we’ve known him for many years. He was always pleasant and very conversational, he will be missed. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to the family.

  49. Ella Mae, Amy, Lisa, Sarah & family,
    We’re so sorry to hear of Pinky’s passing. Please know you all are in our thoughts & prayers.

  51. Mike and family, so sorry to learn of the loss of your dad. Please accept our condolences.

  52. Ella Mae, I’m so sorry for your loss. Pinky was such a great guy. You’re in my prayers. Hugs….

  53. So sorry for for your loss Lisa,Bob and all the Pellitier Family. I’m sure he will be very missed in the days ahead! Sympathies and Hugs!!

  55. My condolences to the entire Pelletier family. I wish you peace and comfort in this difficult and sorrowful time.

  56. My deepest condolences to the Pelletier family. I will be thinking of you during this diffisuck time.

  57. Ella Mae, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how difficult it is to lose a husband. Bill always enjoyed his chats with Pinky and his welcoming smile.
    Lisa and Dr. Bob, you had a wonderful father and father in-law. May your cherished memories comfort you in the difficult days ahead.
    My prayers and thoughts are with the whole Pelletier family, especially the grandchildren, during this trying time.

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