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In Memory Of

Ed Kennedy

April 17, 1960 – June 25, 2012

Edward Ryan Kennedy, age 52, of Miles City, MT passed away after a short illness on Monday, June 25, 2012 at the Billings Clinic in Billings, MT, with his family at his side.

Ed was born April 17th, 1960 in Ekalaka, Montana, the youngest child of William and Faye (Ward) Kennedy. Ed attended grade school in Ekalaka, MT and graduated from Carter County High School in 1978. After graduating, Ed worked at various jobs around the Ekalaka area, until he decided to attend Helena Vocational Tech School in Helena, MT and graduated with a mechanics certificate. Ed married Kyla King on May 24, 1986. They made their home in Miles City, MT. There they raised three children, Tayler James, Jessica Marie, and Brooke Nicole. Ed enjoyed his family. They kept him busy attending sports and musical activities. He coached little league baseball and hockey, was president of the little league baseball association and was instrumental in helping with the hockey program in Miles City. He was very proud of his children.

Ed started a career with Montana Farmers Union Insurance Company after he and Kyla were married. He worked very hard at his business, selling insurance to many neighbors, family and friends. He received many awards for his salesmanship, becoming a member of the Mile High club and winning several trips to various areas of the U.S. and the world. Ed loved to travel and taking family and friends with him made it even more special.

Ed never knew a stranger and was always busy. He enjoyed cooking; prime rib at Christmas was his specialty, golf, rodeo, fishing, hunting and wood working. His new wood shop was a highlight for him. Ed was an asset to his community, being an avid member of the Ag Council for the Chamber and the Town and Country Club. Ed worked hard and was a friend to all. He will be missed.

His is survived by his wife Kyla Kennedy of Miles City, son Tayler Kennedy, daughter Jessica Kennedy (fiancé Chantz Weeding), and Brooke Kennedy of Miles City; his mother Faye Kennedy of Ekalaka, brother Bill (Dallas) Kennedy of Ekalaka and sister Teresa (Rod) Tauck, of Hammond, MT; father & mother-in-law, Argaylon and Charlotte King of Ekalaka, brothers-in-law: Carl and (Rita) King and Dale and (Helen) King of Hammond, sisters-in-law: Sherrie (Kim) Curry of Sturgis, South Dakota and Karen (Frank) Nies of Ekalaka, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father William Edward Kennedy.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 29, 2012 with family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with a rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City, with a luncheon to follow. Burial will follow at 4:00 p.m. in the family lot of the Beaver Lodge Cemetery in Ekalaka, MT. with a small meal to follow at the parish hall in Ekalaka. 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.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Miles City Youth Hockey Association or to the charity of one’s choice.

Service Schedule

Family Receive Friends

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday June 29, 2012

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home, Miles City

1717 Main Street

Miles City, MT 59301

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Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Friday June 29, 2012

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home - Miles City

1717 Main Street

Miles City, MT 59301

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Saturday June 30, 2012

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

520 North Montana

Miles City, MT 59301

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Rite of Committal

4:00 p.m.

Saturday June 30, 2012

Beaver Lodge Cemetery - Ekalaka, MT

Ekalaka, MT 59324

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Service Schedule

Family Receive Friends

5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday June 29, 2012

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home, Miles City

1717 Main Street

Miles City, MT 59301

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Rosary

7:00 p.m.

Friday June 29, 2012

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home - Miles City

1717 Main Street

Miles City, MT 59301

View map

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Saturday June 30, 2012

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

520 North Montana

Miles City, MT 59301

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Rite of Committal

4:00 p.m.

Saturday June 30, 2012

Beaver Lodge Cemetery - Ekalaka, MT

Ekalaka, MT 59324

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  1. Kyla, Tayler, Jessica and Brook,

    Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless your hearts with healing and your souls with peace. Ed will be greatly missed but will remain in your hearts forever.

  2. My deepest sympathy to your family. All our love, positive thoughts and prayers heading your way.

  3. We are so so very sorry to hear of your loss. Ed was such a great guy and took such good care of us with our insurance. He was always so proud of his kids. Hold on to those wonderful memories and may God bless you all with His comfort at this difficult time.

  4. Our deepest sympathy to your entire family. Ed was such a fun, easy-going person to be around. May your memories and God’s grace bring healing to your hearts.

  5. Dear Kennedy family,
    My deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May the Lord carry you in his arms.

  6. So very sorry to hear about Ed. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you all.

  7. So sorry to hear about Ed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in your tragic loss.

  8. Prayers to all his family! We are so sorry to hear this news. My the Lord be with you at this difficult time.
    Sincerely Tolena & Ray

  9. We are so very sorry. Ed was such a great guy. We had a good visit with him at the Days of 85 last summer. His eyes just sparkled as he was telling us about his family. May God hold you close.

  10. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. May God be with you all as you live day by day.

  12. Was shocked to hear about Ed. So sorry about the passing of Ed. He always was so much fun.

  13. To all of Ed’s family–so sorry to hear of his recent passing. I have fond memories of our friendship from high school; he was one of the good guys! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
    Teresa

  14. I FIRST MET ED MAY 1995 WHEN I APPLIED FOR A JOB. I WAS HIRED & FOR THE PAST 17 YEARS HAVE NOT ONLY BEEN ED’S EMPLOYEE, BUT I CONSIDER HIM & KYLA MY FRIENDS. WE’D HAVE SALSA WARS IN THE FALL, SHARE PHOTOS OF VACATIONS AND UPS & DOWNS OF OUR KIDS LIVES. OUR OFFICE WASN’T JUST A WORK PLACE, IT WAS A FAMILY.
    ED’S LAUGH, SMILE & SENSE OF HUMOR ALWAYS MADE THE OFFICE A BRIGHTER PLACE. HE WAS ALSO HONEST & IF YOU DIDN’T WANT TO KNOW THE TRUTH, YOU’D BETTER NOT ASK HIM. HE WAS A LOVING HUSBAND, FATHER & FRIEND, HE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED.
    MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.
    LOVE YOU ALL, DONNA

  15. Kyla and family, Faye, Bill and family, Theresa and family, by heart is heavy for all of you. My prayer is for God to hold you tight and to give you comfort and peace. I will continue to hold you up in prayer.

  16. Kennedy Family – we were so sorry to hear of the loss of Ed. We just wanted you to know that we are all thinking of you during this time. Please take care of each other.
    Cindy & Tom Erickson, Jess and Cody Fuhrman

  17. Kyla and family. We were so shocked to hear of Ed’s passing. He will be missed by so many. He always had a smile on his face and a story to tell. Our hearts and prayers go out to your family. Craig and Dannette Cremr

  18. Please accept my condolences for your loss. I am praying for you and your family.

    Joan Correa (Donna Waddell sister.

  19. My brother, Duane, told me of Ed’s passing this morning. Although I didn’t know Ed well I do know both Kyla and Teresa. Please know that you all are in my prayers. I am so sorry about your loss.

  20. Kyla, Taylor, Jessica, Brooke, Faye, Teresa, Bill and families: I am so shocked, saddened, and sorry to hear about Ed. My heart breaks for you and I pray for peace and understanding. So many fond memories of growing up with him. He was a good guy…I’m sorry. Love, Tynie

  21. Kyla, Tayler, Jessia, and Brooke, Words can’t describe the shock to us of the news of Ed’s passing. Many great memories with Ed and family through the boy’s baseball careers and high school. Ed was a great person and a friend, his laugh and twinkle in his eyes will be missed. Keep each other close and be strong for your family. Grant, Leah, Kurt Miller/John and Kylee Monica

  22. I had the privilege of knowing Ed for the past 20 years. The thing I liked and respected about him was you always knew where he stood. There was no gray area for Ed. Kyla and the kids, you are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish God’s comfort and blessing on you during this hard time. We all feel a loss!

  23. Kyla, Tayler, Jessica,Brooke and family. We were so saddend to hear about Ed. He was such a fun guy and had the best smile. Our hearts and prayers go out to you now and in the difficult days ahead. God bless you all. Cindy, Dale, Chase & Cord Berg

  24. I know no words can make your loss of Ed any less painful, but I am really very sorry for your loss. My heart goes out to you all.

  26. Was shocked and saddened to hear of Ed’s passing. Will be thinking of and praying for all of you in the days to come!!!

  27. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Ed’s family. We will always remember his happy personality, his laugh, and his love of fun. We have good memories of him playing football for the Bulldogs–small but mighty! He leaves behind a wonderful family! Our hearts go out to all of you–His life was far too short! Bill & Candy

  28. I can’t even begin to tell you how sorry I am for your loss of a good man, husband, father, friend and fellow agent. Ed will be missed very much by all for his love of life, smile and great sense of humor. My prayers are with you all at this very sad time.

  29. Kyla, Tayler, Jessica, Brooke; Fay; Rod, Theresa and family;Bill, Dallas and family.
    Words are truly inadequate at such a difficult time. We are praying for each of you in the midst of your sorrow and for God’s loving comfort in the midst of your pain.

  30. Kyla and family,
    We are so shocked, saddened and speachless when we heard of Ed’s passing. He was such a GREAT guy. We always looked forward to mixed league night when we knew we were golfing with you and Ed. He always had something to say or did something to make us laugh. It was always a pleasure to run into Ed no matter where and just be able to have a little visit with him. He will truely be missed by all. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and in the difficult days ahead.

  31. Our hearts go out to you in this hard time. We’re praying for all of you. Love,Tom and Kathy Stieg

  32. Jessica, Brooke and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Even though I never met him from all I have heard and from what awesome daughters he has I know he was a wonderful man. Know that you will be in my prayers and thoughts and let your memories get you through these hard times.

  33. So sorry for your loss. Sending prayers to Kyla, Jessica, and Brooke and the rest of your family. You now have an angel above, looking over you.

  34. Dear Kyla and family, We were so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

  35. Kyla and the Kennedy family, I am so sorry to hear about Ed. May God bless and watch over you all during this time, and may you find comfort in the love and memories you shared. With deepest sympathy…

  36. We are so very sorry for your loss. Ed was a true blue great guy who always made everyone laugh and have fun. He was a real friend and he will truly be missed by all who knew him and we feel sorry for those who didn’t know him. Please know all our prayers are sent your way and know that you are not alone and that you are all loved.

  37. I never had the opportunity of meeting Ed but my husband Kevin did and says he was a great guy. He was alot of fun to be around with a great sense of humor. Our thoughts and prayers to Ed’s family at this most difficult time.

  38. Kyla and family,
    Just know that you are in my heart and on my mind,sending prayers your way. Much love,
    Julia

  39. Kyla and family,
    I am so sorry about Ed. He was a great guy with a beautiful family. My heart goes out to all of you; you are in my thoughts and prayers.

  40. Kyla and family; Faye; Rod and Theresa and family; Bill and Dallas and family. I am thinking of each of you during this time of your loss. Ed was a very special young man. Thoughts and prayers. Bernice, Tod and Jitt

  41. Sorry to hear of you untimely loss. May the Lord be with you in your time if need.

  42. There are no words to convey our sorrow and compassion for all of you. Thoughts and prayers continue to be with you.

  43. To Kyla & family, our deepest sympathies to you. There are no words to express how shocked & sad we are right now. Please know that all your friends & family are mourning with you. Ed was a happy,vivacious man. He will be greatly missed.

  45. We are stunned to hear of your loss.. We are so sorry. our prayers will be with you.

  48. My prayers are with the family. In Christ we know he still lives and we will yet see him in the flesh. That does not stop the feeling of loss but brings comforts none the less.

  49. Dear Kyla, Taylor, Jessica, Brooke, Faye, Teresa, Bill and families, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. What a gap Ed’s passing will leave in our community. I enjoyed a nice visit with him at the Church of Hank last fall. Cherish the memories and know that we are all grieving with you. You are all in my prayers.

  50. Our prayers and thoughts are with Ed’s family at this time.God Bless.

  52. Our hearts go out to you in this hard time. Ed will be missed by all.He was a great guy.

  53. Kyla and Family, Faye, Bill, Dallas and family, Teresa, Rod and Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ed was such a great person and always so friendly and happy, he will be greatly missed.

  54. Dearest Kennedy families. So shocked at Eds passing. I have so many fond memories of him growing up. We pray for peace and comfort for you in this difficult time.
    Blessings. The Gundlach’s

  55. Dan and I are very sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you in your time of sorrow. We are praying for you.

  57. Kyla, Tayler, Jessica, Brook,
    & Faye and Family,
    No words can express our feelings for you at this time, please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. I can hear Ed’s laugh and see his smile, what a great guy!

  58. Our prayers go out to your family as you deal with this very difficult time.

  59. My thoughts and prayers to the Kennedy family. Many good memories of Ed so sorry for your loss.

  60. Our hearts are broken again. I first got acquainted with Faye and her brand new baby son at the hospital in Ekalaka as I was a patient at the same time. From there we watched a darling little boy grow in to a wonderful family man. He was always friendly and very good to visit with. He will be missed. May God bless and comfort you. Love and prayers. Doran & Sharon

  61. The Good Lord in his mercy helps take the pain of loss away while preserving all the memories. Ed will never be forgotten. Our thoughts and prayers to all of his family.

  62. My thoughts and prayers are with your family! Ed was a great person and will truly be missed!

  63. Dear Kyla, Tayler, Jessica, Brooke; and the rest of Ed’s family;
    I am very sorry to hear about Ed’s death. He was a great person, had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh. His presence made the world a much better place. He will be dearly missed.
    Sincerely,
    Sherry Oster

  64. Kyla and Kids, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family.Our condolences on your loss of Ed. Sincerely, Doug and Diane Ellingson

  65. My love and prayers are with all of you. This is a very sad, sad loss for all of us who knew and enjoyed him.

  66. Kyla & family, I am so sorry. From the time when we were quite young, Ed always had time to visit. He wanted to know how I was, where I was, etc. I will his great smile, our friendship and his sense of humor. Keeping all of you in my prayers. Z.P.M.

  67. We are very sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  68. Kyla and Kids we were so saddened to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and hearts.
    With deepest sympathy,Art and Sandy Peaslee

  69. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Ed was one of the nicest persons I ever knew. He was a customer of mine and I was a customer of him. He will be missed by many. May God give you peace.

  70. Faye, Kyla and family, My thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time of deep sorrow with the loss of a wonderful man in your lives.

  71. To all of Ed’s family,
    I just learned through my Facebook page that Ed had died and I wanted to send to all of you my deepest condolences. I can still see Ed sitting in the band room at CCHS holding his trombone grinning at me with that mischeiveous twinkle in his eye. He was a truly wonderful and delightful person and I can’t imagine how hard this must be for all of you to lose him at such a young age. Please know I’m keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
    With deepest sympathy,
    Peggy Blair

  72. Kyla & family,
    We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with you.
    Jef & Lisa (White) Jourdan

  73. You are all in our thoughts and prayers! I pray the memories of Ed as a husband, father, son and brother help pull you all through this horrible loss. He will be missed by all who knew him.

  74. Ed will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in you time of sorrow. Thinking of you all!! Rusty, Mickie, Wacey and Bailey Stuart

  75. To all of Ed’s family and friends-I am sorry for your loss-please know my thoughts and prayers are with you in the days ahead. Hold close to your hearts all the wonderful memories and know that he will live on in you forever.

    Farmers Union Insurance state meetings will never be the same without Ed.

    God bless.

    Judy Siring

  76. Ed was taken way too soon. My heart breaks for you Kayla and your Kids, Faye, and all of Ed’s family and friends. May you find comfort in each other and in our dear Lord in the days ahead. Sending my Love, concern and prayers your way. Deb

  77. You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. Hope you can find peace and understanding. We wish Gods comfort and blessings during this hard time and in the days ahead.

  78. Our Thoughts & Prayers are with your family, and may God Bless you, and Keep you, and Shine upon you. I always enjoyed Ed’s sence of humor, and the smile he put on my face, and the laugh’s he created. I am proud to have known Ed.

    Our Deepest Sympathy
    Charlie & Cheryl Monroe

  79. Kyla and Family; I was saddened to hear of Ed passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Always remember “THAT WHEN A LOSS BECOMES A MEMORY THAT MEMORY BECOMES A TREASURE”. Ed will always be in your hearts. God Bless!

  80. Kyla, what a shock to see this about Ed. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. May your memories get you through this difficult time. I will always remember our days at the bank. Sending love and prayers your way.

  81. Kyla and family we hold you in our hearts at this time of sadness.

    My mother Marjorie Curry always considered Faye a very special friend so it was with fond feelings that I watched the Kennedy family. My thoughts are with all the Kennedy, and King families at this hard time.

  82. Sending prayers your way. Ed loved life and his family to the fullest. I saw him at the music festival in Miles City, he was so proud of all of you. Keep the memories close, and each other closer. Jerry and Kathy Sikorski

  83. We are so sorry to hear of Ed’s sudden passing 🙁 He was sure a nice guy, I’m sure everyone has wonderful memories of him 🙂 Prayers to all of his family
    Dave & Deanna Hayden

  84. We were shocked to hear the news of Ed’s passing. I worked with Ed on several occassins when I was working in the Custer County FSA office. He was always a joy to work with, and will be missed by all of his business associates. Our hearts go out to Ed’s family friends and the Miles City community at this difficult time. Sending our prayers to you all.

  85. Ed was one of my favorite people. Always an entertainer and always so much fun to be around. We are so saddened to hear of his passing, but so honored to have known and shared time with him. We’ll miss our friend. The Treweek’s

  86. I was so saddened to hear of Ed’s passing. I have fun memories of all the basketball trips we took. Much love and prayers to all of the family.

  88. We are so sorry to hear of Ed’s death. Please know are thoughts and prayers are with you at your time of sorrow.I’ll always be grateful for the times he was able to help get Rachael to pre-school when Don was out of town. I know he will be missed by many. With God’s Blessings-
    Don, Mary, Rachael and Jessica Luhr

  89. We are thinking of you with caring thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
    Love Aunt Betty

  90. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
    Your Friends
    Dale and Loretta Burman

  91. Kyla:
    We were so upset to hear of Ed’s passing. We will keep you in our prayers.

    Don and Eva

  92. I am so sorry for your loss. Ed was a very good man and after all my years away he would remember me going out to the ranch to try and get a firefighting job. I will miss Ed.

  93. I was shocked to hear about Ed and can only imagine the loss and sorrow you are feeling at this time. Accept the help of those who offer it, and ask for help when you need it. I wish you all the strength you need to deal with your own loss plus the loss to your children,friends,family. My thoughts are with you.

  94. Kyla and family, Faye, Teresa, Bill and families,
    I was so sorry to hear about Ed. Peggy Blair and I were just visiting about that cute grin and sparkling eyes of his. We knew he was up to something in class when those eyes started to sparkle.
    With sincere sympathy and prayers for peace and understanding at this difficult time.

  95. Kyla, Tayler, Jessica and Brooke…
    We were so sorry to hear of Ed’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
    John and Lorraine Watson

  96. . thoughts and pareyrs sent. i am so thinking of ALL of you. please keep us updated.p.s. – that is the cutest picture of you and bono. love the bowtie!love and hugs

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