Gary passed away November 29 at home with his family present.
He was born in Miles City, Montana to Donald and Angeline (Angie) Bonogofsky on June 8, 1962. He attended Garfield Elementary School and then graduated from Custer County High School in 1981. In 1987 he married Priscilla Higginbotham and to this marriage was born a beautiful baby girl, Brittney Elizabeth.
Gary spent the first several years of his adulthood working for Border Steel and Recycling where he said he learned you better be tough and have good work ethic to survive the real world. This prepared him to expand his wings into auto and heavy truck mechanics and oil patch work in Jonah Field in Wyoming and the Bakkan oil fields in Montana and North Dakota. From 2002 to 2017 he worked in the patch for Caza Drilling (Ensign U.S. Drilling), Schillinger Const., Barkan Backhoe and Trenching, and Cowboy Crane Services LLC. The patch started shutting down and he decided he was getting too old and stove up to chase that dream anymore. He returned to work at Border Steele and Recycling where he stayed until his end.
In March of 2006 Gary and Rhonda Miller Brown where married. This proved how brave Gary really was. He married a red head and got three red headed step-sons. Dustin Brown (Denise), Sidney Brown and Quinn Brown.
Gary is survived by his wife Rhonda, daughter Brittney (Tim) Steadman and grandbaby on the way of Butte, MT; sons Dustin (Denise) Brown and kids Serena, Byron, and Nathan; Sidney Brown; and Quinn Brown all in Miles City, MT. Brother Donald Bonogofsky of Miles City, MT; Sister Lisa (Bill) Pulse of Miles City, MT and their kids TJ and Haley; Cousin Duane Siegel of Miles City, MT; Sisters-in-law Robin (Dave) Johnson of Hebron, ND; Roxann (Duane) Bollinger of Las Vegas, NV; Brothers-in-law Bill (Alma) Miller of Fort Worth, TX; Randy (Nihan) Miller of Helena, MT; and John (Belinda) Miller of Las Vegas, NV; and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Gary is preceded in death by Grandparents Dennis and Mary Bonogofsky, Grandparents Peter and Frances Pfleger, and his parents Donald and Angie Bonogofsky.
There have been laughter and tears, ups and downs, good times and rough times and we made it through it all.
Honey, THANK YOU FOR THE RIDE.
Service Schedule
Rosary Service
2:00 PM
Friday December 3, 2021
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 North Montana
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Mass
Following the Rosary
Friday December 3, 2021
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 North Montana
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rite of Committal
After Funeral Mass
Friday December 3, 2021
Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Rosary Service
2:00 PM
Friday December 3, 2021
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 North Montana
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Mass
Following the Rosary
Friday December 3, 2021
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 North Montana
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rite of Committal
After Funeral Mass
Friday December 3, 2021
Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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MARTHA CRANDALL says
I’m so sorry n sad. My sympathy.
Dawn Beddes says
I was shocked to hear of Gary’s passing..He was a good man full of piss and vinegar..He will be deaaply missed…my heart goes out to you all.
Roy says
Good friend
Lori Melotz says
Ronda,
My condolences to you and family. So sorry to hear of your husband’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you.
Lori
Idabelle and Jade Sisk says
Rhonda, my condolences. There is no words. I will be praying for you.
Kimberly Cooper says
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Gary he was a good man. My heart goes out to Gary’s family
Jean Jones says
My heart breaks for you. I will miss the banter. Prayers for you and the family.
Sheila Rickett says
Rhonda iam so sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you. If you need anything let me know please. He was a good guy. Will be missed.
Arlene Gieser says
I am shocked of Gary’s passing. I got to know Gary during my first year of college in 84. He was so funny, he would also give the shirt off his back to help anyone. I have been trying to find him for a couple of years to say hi. Well Gary this was not the way I wanted to do that. Rest in Peace my friend we will reconnect one day. Behave yourself up there-no don’t it would be to hard for you to do that. I give my deepest condolences to Gary’s family.
Arlene Gieser
Theresa Curnan Bradshaw says
Going to miss you my best friend. Glad that we were able to reminance about our past there were difinately a lot of good years and some bad and you were always there through the years. Going to miss you my dear friend 😭
Klista and Family says
Oh Rhonda! I am so shocked to hear of Gary’s passing. Please know that we are thinking of you and the boys.
Curtis and June Fillafer says
Goodbye Gary longtime friend. To all of the Bonogofsky family, You are in my thoughts and prayers during the difficult times ahead. Gary was a great friend and a friend to everyone. He will be missed in the community God Bless you in heaven. I’m so sorry to see you leave us..
Shorty & Judy says
Oh Rhonda Was Shocked to here about Gary passing you and your family are in our prays He was a great man and will be missed dearlyPraying for God to give you all the strength now and in the Days to Come
Scott Jens& Sue Jens says
So sad to hear of Gary’s passing, I had Gary in my science class, always had a smile on his face. We send our prayers and condolences to your family. God bless.
Tom Fleming says
So sorry to hear this Gary was a awesome guy and a great neighbor he will be missed
Jennifer Lesh says
Rhonda and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Chris Schlepp says
Prayers for your family at this time. Gary which such a great guy and always made the time to chat with you. He will be missed dearly.
Priscilla Earls says
My heart goes out to Ronda and her family. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
My prayers are also with Gary’s daughter Brittney and her husband Tim. I wish I had the words to take away your pain.
LaRae Tangen says
Rhonda, Sid and Quinn, So sorry for the sudden loss of Gary. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all at this difficult time.
Terry and Charice Virag says
Rhonda. Quinn Sidney and Dusty and family. Still feel so sad about Gary passing. Your whole family has been so good to us ..living across the street as neighbors for years. When it came to helping get us out of our driveway. There was Gary with big power equipment digging us out so we could go somewhere. From the deep snow Your whole family was very caring to everyone and Charice and me will never forget all the help we received even now into the future. May the good Lord watch over you and Bless you. Heaven received another Angel in Gary passing. May God bless you all
Alma Miller says
Rhonda sending extra prayers and love to you, the boys and all the Bonogofsky Family.
We love you!
The Texas Millers
Rick and Becky Zawada says
Rhonda & family,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Gary! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Wanda Linnell Richlen says
I’m really sorry to read about Gary’s passing. I remember him from High School, he was always smiling and happy.
Levi Carlson says
So Sad to find out about Gary, we talked often, mostly about mechanic stuff. He will be missed. Great guy
Rhonda Bonogofsky and family says
I would like to thank everyone for all of the thoughts, prayers, and compassion during this time. It has been a great comfort to all of us. Again, thank you.
Cheri Weidner says
Don (hello neighbor),
I am sorry to hear of Gary’s passing. I know how much the two of you did together over the years. When we were neighbors living in our trailers in Miles City it was always so much fun when we would visit over the fence. Sending our condolences and a big hug to you all.
Dave & Cheri Weidner & kids
Danna Jablinske says
Rhonda and family,
I’m so sorry to hear if Gary’s passing. He was always such a nice guy. Peace be with you in these hard times.
Danna and family.