Eugene Christopher “Gene” Airey, age 65, of Miles City passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014 at his home with his wife by his side.
Gene was born in Baltimore, Maryland on October 16, 1948, the son of Eugene and Augusta (Damico) Airey. He attended schools in Baltimore and graduated from Dundalk Senior High School. He entered the United States Navy in 1966 and served during Vietnam. While in Vietnam he was injured in action earning him a Purple Heart. Through his love of horses he met Tiiu Raidma in May of 1988 at a stable where they were boarding horses. He worked for McCormick & Co. in Hunt Valley, MD in Research and Development. Gene married Tiiu Raidma on April 14, 1995. Together they moved with their three horses, three dogs and two cats to Moon Creek Road in Miles City, MT in May of 1996 living in a tent that first summer until they got a shed built where they lived for 8 years while they were building their house.
Gene loved his animals and traveling having put over 489,000 miles on his beloved 1986 Toyota 4 Runner. Having seen most States this is why he picked Montana to be his home where he loved to take walks with Tiiu and their dogs. His favorite pastime was being with his friends who grew so close to him.
Gene is survived by his wife Tiiu Airey of Miles City, MT; a son, Eugene Christopher (Rocio) Airey II of Roseville, CA; grandchildren: Cesar, Ivan, Janel, Natalie, Alisha and Antonette; great grandchildren; Emmilio, Emmanuel, Alexis and Alana. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Christine Airey.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 23, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW Post 1579. A reception will follow at their home on Moon Creek Road. Directions will be available at the funeral.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday October 22, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m
Thursday October 23, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
Following Services
Thursday October 23, 2014
Eastern Montana Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, MT
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday October 22, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m
Thursday October 23, 2014
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
Following Services
Thursday October 23, 2014
Eastern Montana Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, MT
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Kelly Tarr says
I am so sorry to hear of Eugene passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your at this difficult time.
Bonnie Derenburger says
So sorry to here about your husband’s passing. Glad you had taken the time off to be there with him. I mentioned to Danielle about his passing and she liked him when all of you worked at the group home together. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care of yourself!!!
Lori and Amanda Smith says
Tiiu: So sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Wanda Reed says
Tiiu, so sorry to hear about Gene. I always enjoyed working with him. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
vanessa james says
Tuey and family…So srry for your lose gene was a wonderful man always thoughtful and giving.It was an honor to know him ..may the lord give u strength and courage to get threw this difficult time
Denise Sweet says
I am so sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chelsea Wilkinson says
Tiiu,
I am extremely sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Please except my deepest sympathy on you and your family’s loss.
Chelsea
Renae Wahl says
I am truly going to miss listening to all the stories he would tell me when he was in town & stopped by to visit. You will have to take his place & stop in when ur in town. He was one of a kind, very good man. My heart goes out to you Tiiu, I know how very close the two of you were. If there is anything I can do for you PLEASE don’t hesitate to let me know. You are in my thought & prayers.
Karen Losing says
Tiiu,
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss of Gene. Please know you’re in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Ty Livingston says
Tiiu,
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our thought s and prayers. Take Care.
Joe Prettyman says
Gene C. was my best friend and I will miss him. Happy Birthday Gene
Cindy Burger says
Tiiu: I am so very sorry to hear about Gene’s passing. Gene had a very kind, honest and genuine spirit. The both of you treated me so graciously during my visit with you. All a person had to do was to take one look at the two of you together and know that you had a very special type of bond … a very rare one. I pray that the many wonderful memories will grant you peace until one day the to of you are reunited in Heaven.
Cathi Peila says
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Leena Kangro says
Tiiu. Gene was always kind and thoughtful and knew how much you loved him, as he loved.
Happy Birthday Gene. You will be greatly missed.
Leena
Mary says
Happy Birthday my dear, dear friend. One are one of a kind. I will miss you Farmer Gene!
Bobby Fuchs says
Tiiu,
I’m so very sorry for the loss of your beloved husband. My cousin Gene was a great man and a very special person to be around and know. I have many memories of him as I was growing up and spending countless hours at his parents home. Unfortunately, God has called him home early in life, but just remember as quoted in the bible that God so loved the world that he who believes will not perish but have ever lasting life. He will always be in my memory and prayers as will you.
Love and sympathy,
Cousin Bobby
Beenwar says
For Gene’s family, I am so sorry for your terrible loss. This is an especially difficult time to find comfort from anywhere. I hope you find comfort in what Our Creator promises. He promises we will soon see our loved ones again in the restored paradise earth. Please try to find a little time to consider the warm thoughts for you from the God of all comfort at Isaiah 25:8, 9; Acts 24:15 and Revelation 21:3, 4. JW.org
Mitzi amd Gregor Wsl says
Gene was my dearest friend. He was sincere, kind, thoughtful
Destiny Carlson says
Thoughts and prayes
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family of Eugene Christopher Airey – I am sorry to hear of your loss. It was never the Creator’s purpose for mankind to suffer (Romans 5:12). I hope you are comforted by the “God of all comfort” who promises to comfort us (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4). I hope you find peace in many Bible promises (John 17:3).
Juhan says
Gene was the kindest and most giving of people I’ve had the honor to call family and friend … he is, and will always be, missed.
Niki Munroe says
So sorry for your loss Tiiu. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Leo Thomason’s family
Debra Moore says
I am so sorry to hear about this. May you be comforted with the love and prayers
of those of us here at HRH. Please know we are thinking of you.
Linda says
Tiiu- Merike and I wish we could be there with you.
We miss you Onu Gene.
Kalli Kalli
Heli Raidna says
Tädi Tiiu,
Thinking of you and Onu Gene today and tomorrow. Wish Josh and I could be there with you.
Love you,
Heli (Little Chicken)