T. “George” Kohones passed away July 25, 2017 at the Holy Rosary Residential Living in Miles City. George was born at the family ranch on the Powder River on November 28, 1925. He was the fourth born of six children. He joined the army in 1945 where he served as a surgical technician on an Army Hospital ship. Upon his return, he married Fern Lambert, and in their union had a son, Kenneth. George was a taxi driver and he worked for the Veterans Administration for 30 years. In 1962, Fern passed away after a battle with cancer. In 1963, George married Joan Thompson. Together, they built five homes in the Miles City area, including the home on the family ranch. George had many talents. He had a gift for creating beautiful leather wallets, checkbook covers, and coin purses. In 1979, George suffered a major stroke. He not only survived but thrived. With Joan by his side, George worked to regain his independence. In his recovery, part of his therapy was making popsicle stick creations which turned into beautiful functioning masterpieces. The lifelong inventor and tinkerer also created new tools and items to help him live life independently following his stroke.
George was preceded in death by his parents Kapiton and Minnie Kohones; brothers Joe and Johnny; sisters Christine Gilbertson and Rose Hoffman; wives Fern Lambert and Joan Thompson; son Kenneth and grandson Shane.
He is survived by his brother Orvell, daughter in law Sandi, step daughter Pat (Doug) Johnson; stepson Gene (Darlene) Keller; 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 27, 2017 with the family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 28, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot at Custer County Cemetery with full military honors. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday July 27, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday July 28, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Friday July 28, 2017
Custer County Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday July 27, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday July 28, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Friday July 28, 2017
Custer County Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Jeri Dalbec says
Thoughts and prayers for Sandi, Michael and all of the family. RIP George.
Tulsa Herzog says
George was an amazing guy. I loved his smile.
Martha Crandall says
My sympathy
Samantha Perkins says
Goodbye George. You were a special guy and will miss your smile and handshakes.
Doug Johnson says
George was an amazing man. He treated me like a son. It’s unbelievable what he could do with just one hand. Just give him some leather or popsicle sticks and he would surprise you. I can’t say enough great things about him. He will ever greatly missed.
Chelsea Wilkinson says
My sympathies to all of George’s family. I will miss the wonderful smiles that he gave. Truly was amazing and talented man.
Charlotte Neiffer says
I am glad I got to know George. He was such a kind man and always had a smile to share for those around. I will miss him.
Jay Nunn says
Sandy, sorry about George, I know he ment a lot to you, may he rest in peace.
Tammy Smith says
With heavy heart.
George was a very special man with a amazing smile. The best Grandfather, which my boys loved him dearly. So glad that he was in their lives. Will be sadly missed.
Jessie and Jim Leidholt says
I have many wonderful memories of working with George at the VA. He was a wonderful man. So sorry for his passing. Jim Leidholt
Darlene and Gene Keller says
George was an amazing guy! Have so many wonderful memories of our times spent with him. I’m sure he’s in heaven now, talking and walking and laughing again. He will truly be missed.
Arlene Corbin says
Sandi I am so sorry. I’m glad I got to know George on my many visits. Right now I have the beautiful coin wallet he gave me in my view! I treasure it
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
So sorry for the loss of your sweet George
LaRae Koenig says
So sorry for your loss Sandi and family. George was a great guy and I will miss his warm smile. I will always remember the way his face would light up when I would bring him a Mt Dew. Heaven gained another angel.