Gary Lee Preston, age 76 of Gillette, WY, formerly of Miles City, passed away on June 29, 2025, at the Holy Rosary Hospital Hospice room in Miles City.
Gary was born on August 24, 1948, in Miles City, MT. He was the son of Kenneth and Alvera (Irion) Preston. He grew up in Miles City and graduated from Custer County High School. He taught at the Sacred Heart Catholic School and coached with Dan Connors. He also worked for Milo Huber at the clothing store for a while. In 1978 they moved to Gillette, WY where they opened and ran a clothing store of their own. In 1997, Gary went back to teaching at the Twin Spruce Junior High School up until a few years ago. He enjoyed coaching football, wrestling and basketball during this time as well. Gary enjoyed watching all sports and was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister Gloria Patrick. He is survived by his wife Bev, of Gillette, WY; his son Brandon (Melody) Preston of Gillette, WY; grandchild Kameron (Shay) Preston; two nieces Rachelle & Roxanne; and numerous cousins.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com. In leu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
3:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 2, 2025
Custer County Cemetery
Cemetery Rd.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
3:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 2, 2025
Custer County Cemetery
Cemetery Rd.
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Janet Klein says
Bev, I am so sorry to see that Gary has passed. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Janet
MARTHA Crandall says
My sympathy
Eugene and Connie Bankey says
Bev and family sorry to read of Gary’s passing. Remembering living next to each other in Smith’s trailor court, across the street from the KOA Camp Ground. Our sincere condolences and prayers.
Connie and Gene Bankey
Doug Diane Ellingson says
Bev so sorry to hear of Gary passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kevin Donnelly says
I have not seen Gary since he taught me at Sacred Heart School. Was a very nice person. Sorry to hear of your loss. May God be with him and family.
Doug and Lucy Benge says
Bev and all family:
So sorry to learn of Gary’s passing. A great guy, genuine, salt of the earth type, as were his parents and sister. He will be missed. Best wishes to all.
Doug and Lucy Benge
Wayne Perkins says
Bev and family,
So soory for your loss of Gary. May God’s comfort be with you.
Reg and Jeanne Haakinson says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God bless you and your family!!
Maureen Larson says
Bev and family,
So very sorry for your loss of Gary. May your memories and God bring you comfort now and in the days to come.
Betty Grewell says
Bev, I just read of Gary’s passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Betty Grewell
Faye Mackey says
Braydon Preston and Kameron Preston, sorry for your loss. You both were a delight to Gary as grandsons. He loved you both very much. I’m sorry your having to go through this. Hold on to your memories.
Bonnie mace says
Bev and family
So sorry to see this about Gary. Prayers to all of you
Ken Holmlund says
Gary and I were good friends at Custer. He used to kick my tail in wrestling. I hadn’t seen him in years but sure enjoyed him as a friend. My sympathy to you.
Debi Rapstad says
Bev – I was so very sad to hear of this . Gary was one of my best friends when we were growing up. His family and mine spent a lot of time together, and I have such fond memories of him. Please know that you are in my thoughts. Take care.
Debi
Roger and MaryLynn Maki says
Bev and Family
Sorry to hear about Gary…
Always remember seeing him at the clothing store in Gillette hadn’t seen Gary siince we lived in Gillette nearly 40 years ago. Always reminded me of Uncle Kenny…..great Smile….May you feel Gods presence and his comfort in the coming days….
Sandy Anderson says
I so sorry to hear about Gary’s passing. He was a good guy and great friend. will keep him in our thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Bondurant says
Brandon- so sorry to learn Gary has passed. I so enjoyed working with him as a highly organized coach!!! You also have that great trait. Together the two of you were super coaches. He will be missed by many. My prayers for you, Bev and family. God’s peace and blessings.
Sandy Bondurant
Colleen & Rick McCabe says
May God hold you and your family in the palm of his hand. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Bev and Brandon & Melody. Rest in peace Gary!!
Marilynn Gillman says
Dear Brandon and Melody. My sympathy to you and your mom and family. It was a pleasure to work with your dad for 20 years at Twin Spruce Jr High. I didn’t know Gary was sick. Prayers and Hugs to all.
Marilynn and Roy Gillman.
Vickie Schmidt says
My deepest sympathies Bev, Brandon, Melody and extended family during this difficult time. Gary left a great legacy.
Nancy Baldacci Rosas says
Dearest Bev I have thought about you so many times over the years. My heart goes out to you and your family. Big hugs to all of you.
Janice Lopez Primozich says
Dear Bev, I’m remembering you and Gary as a young couple in Miles City and that brings back many memories of the great place and time that we grew up. I am so sorry you are going through this.
Mel Boyce says
Brandon, Bev and family. My condolences in Gary’s passing. I really enjoyed the 10 plus years of coaching junior high football with Gary. I have a lot of fond memories of those years. I know you have a lot of great memories of him. Hopefully, you can lean on those in times of sorrow.
Linda Macy and Bill Macy says
So sorry Bev & family in the loss of Gary, you’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Linda Macy says
So sorry Bev in your loss of Gary, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. RIP GARY!
Teresa Geib Bacon says
I am so sorry to hear this, we were friends w Gary yrs ago in MC havent seen him since i left there often wondered about him. My Condolences and Prayers to the Family
Teresa Geib Klein Bacon says
I am so sorry to hear this, we were friends w Gary yrs ago in MC havent seen him since i left there often wondered about him. My Condolences and Prayers to the Family
Gary and Marilyn Jahnke says
Bev and Brandon and family. We were sorry to learn that Gary has been ill and ahas passed away. Both of us knew him at Twin Spruce. There are fond memories of conversations and coaching experiences that we shared. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Linda Eldridge says
Bev and Family, I am so sorry to hear about Gary. Keeping you in my Heart, my Thoughts and my prayers. My Sincerest Condolences.
Tabatha says
Bev I am so sorry for your loss. Coach will be missed.