Forrest “Pat” Price, age 84, of Miles City passed away on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at his home in Miles City surrounded by his family.
Forrest was born in Baker, Montana on June 25, 1928, the son of George and Eva (Welch) Price. He lived on the family homestead in Ekalaka, Montana before moving to Kinsey, Montana in 1942. He attended grade school at Kinsey and attended Custer County High School until he joined the United States Army in 1945. His first meal in the Army was Thanksgiving Day. After basic training in Fort Knox, Kentucky he was shipped to Germany where he served during World War II, serving three years in Germany as a tank crewman as part of the Army of Occupation at the end of WWII. Forrest was honorably discharged in 1949 as a Staff Sergeant. Following his discharge, he worked in the Homestake gold mine in Lead, South Dakota, worked in the oilfields, and lambed for the Haughian Family.
Forrest married Jeannine (Klunder) Price in 1952, starting their life together at Kinsey, Montana where they leased a small farm in 1953. The next year they moved to the farm they later bought, eventually owning 5 Kinsey farms on which Pat and Jeannine and their children worked hard raising cattle, sheep and various crops. Pat was one of the best sheep men around. In 2005, they sold the farm and moved into Miles City.
Forrest is survived by two sons: Kenneth G. (Lynn) of Boise, ID, Rodney C. (Terri) of Miles City, MT, and a daughter, Patti Jo (Wes) Brewster of Monroe, OR; two sisters: Joan Berg of Livingston, MT, and Marcia (Mick) McFarland of Miles City, MT; four brothers: George (Deloris) of Proctor, MT; Tom (Sharon) of Billings, MT; Harry (Gail) of Miles City, MT and Mike (Carol) of Kinsey, MT; nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Daniel C. Price and a grandson Daniel Chanc Price.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, August 9, 2012 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 10, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Hospice.
Rick and Linda Clemes says
Ken and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Rick and Linda
DANIEL AND SUMIKO DINARDI says
JEANNINE
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS SAD TIME OF THE LOSS OF YOUR
HUSBAND.
DAN AND SUMIKO DINARDI
Ruben and June Opp says
Jeannine and family We were so sorry to hear of Pats passing . Our prayers and thoughts are with you all during this difficult time. May God bless and comfort you all now and in days ahead
Ruben and June Opp
Derald and Vivian Reno says
Jeannine,
Thinking of you at this time. We had just met you and Pat a couple of summers ago
in Havre. We are sending our sympathy , And may the Lord bless and comfort you.
Dotty Cauthron Watts says
Dearest Jeannine and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Will be thinking of you during this rough time. Herb and Dotty
Clarence and Carlene Root says
Jeanine and family, Sorry to hear about your loss. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Clarence and Carlene Root.
Pamella Irons-Forth & family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Vickie & Gene Schneidt says
We are so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. I had just asked Rod a few weeks ago how he was doing. My heart goes out to each of you.
Our death is not an end if we can live on in our children and the younger generation. For they are us, our bodies are only wilted leaves on the tree of life.
~Albert Einstein~
Pam (Moths) Nisley & husband Dave says
Our prayers are with you at this time, May Jesus wrap his loving arms around all of you, and carry you, as he has many times before.
I did not know your husband, Dad, & grandpa like all of you, but I know what a super family you are, and that is because of he and Jeannine’s strong influence 🙂
We care.
Pam (Moths) Nisley & husband Dave says
I hope the smiley face is not offensive. I did not intend for it to be there…..oh computers !
A sign saying “MANY HUGS” would be more fitting. Thanks for understanding. Pam
George Zachariah says
My deepest condolences. My prayers are with you Ken and your family.
Mike & Judy Toennis says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Berta Cauthron says
Marci and Mickey,
So sorry to learn of your loss….it’s always hard to lose one of your family. My thoughts re with you.
Sally Selle & Family says
So sorry to hear about Pat, thinking of you at this time and in the days ahead, hoping his many happy memories make the days ahead alittle easier.
Stacie Strom says
Oh, so sorry to hear of your loss. No matter what, it’s never easy to lose a loved one. Hang on to the good memories & know our thoughts & prayers are with you all. Be Blessed.
Mary Lou Keating says
You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that over the years it has been my pleasure to know both Pat and Jeannine. We have had good times at the 1953 class reunions. May God bless you.
Jeff McCandless says
Ken, best wishes, thoughts, and prayers are with you and your family. I’m sure that you will have many fond memories of your father to last you throughout your life.
Rob Andreev and Family says
Sincere condolences for your loss Ken. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
CT HS Team says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Price family. May you remember those cherished moments and find comfort during this difficult time.
Dave and Mish Leidholt says
To the Pat Price family- You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Helen j Holtz says
So sorry to hear of your loss. Remember the good times. Find comfort in the Lord above
Kelli Klein says
Jeannine, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Carl Wohlgenant and Family says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.