Gerald “Bub” Nunn, age 89, of Jordan formerly of Miles City passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at the Garfield County Nursing Home in Jordan.
Bub was born to Audman and Hattie (Hodlie) Nunn on December 28, 1923 on the family ranch 15 miles south of Medora, North Dakota. In 1946, he married Grace Irene Young in Sheridan, Wyoming. He later purchased the family ranch and together they had five children: Nona Jane, Jess, Jerry, Jay and Joel. In 1964, he bought the John Hedman Ranch near Winnett, Montana. He later added the purchase of the Frank McArther and two Crow Ranches to his operation. In 1988, he sold out and moved to Miles City, Montana and leased the Sundial Ranch which he operated until 2011.
Bub was preceded in death by his parents, Audman and Hattie Nunn, a daughter Nona Jane who died at infancy, three brothers: John, Don and Leighton; and two sisters: Ann and Ruth. He is survived by four sons: Jess (Debbie) of West Plains, Missouri, Jerry (Vicki) Nunn of Ryegate, MT, Jay Nunn of Miles City, MT and Joel Nunn of Sundance, WY and numerous grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 2:00 p.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. Condolences may sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
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.
Tuesday March 12, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 13, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment
Wednesday March 13, 2013
Custer County Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday March 12, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday March 13, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment
Wednesday March 13, 2013
Custer County Cemetery
Cemetery Road
Miles City, MT 59301
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jamie and trent hess says
Sorry to hear of your loss even though o know he could be a tough man to deal with. Thoughts are with you
Buck and Martha Nunn says
Our thoughts to all of the family. Bub has a special place in our hearts and in our memories. He raised the best horses!
Tina James says
Just wanted to give my condolances to the family.. I loved uncle Bub.. gonna miss him and his special words for me!
Ken Ziebarth says
Bub was the youngest, and last, of my mother’s (Annanelle Nunn Ziebarth) siblings, the children of Audman and Hattie Nunn. His passing is the end of an era.
Lynn smith says
There is a great family reunion in heaven today. They are all greatly missed, the last of the cowboys.
Sarah Nunn Lee says
Thoughts are with all of Bub’s family. I have good memories of Great uncle Bub when I visited with Grandma Nunn and Mom and Dad.
Darlene Shawver says
Condolences to the Bub Nunn Family.
Lee Nunn says
I spent two summers at the ranch on Little Missouri “helping” with roundup when I was 12 and 13, being personally invited by Uncle Bub. It was probably there that I learned to be an early riser. I still remember how disgusted he looked when he came into the bunkhouse one morning and caught me still in bed reading a book! I learned a lot there and had a great time with Judy, Jesse, Jerry, Jay and Joel.
It was interesting that a guy who wanted to appear gruff would have the sensitivity to invite me out when he had lots of boys already!! I look forward to meeting up with him again some day.
Susan (Kastner) Mosby says
To the Nunn family,
I am sorry to hear of Bubs passing. I remember Bub and Nona from when I was younger. They were great people
Virginia (Kastner) Hoeksema says
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. God’s Blessings to All the families.
Valerie Price and Family says
We’re thinking about you and your family and praying for you all.
Valerie Price and Family
Billi Jean Meyer- Petermann says
I will miss this man more then words can every express. He taught me lots. Nona my thought and and prayers are with you and the family. I thought about you both often and have very fond memories of being able to learn from you both. He was tough and gruff man but never once did I ever have to experience that side of him. I love you both dearly as if you were my own grandparents.
Dave and Renee Paasch says
Our sincere sympathies to Bub’s family. Bub and Pat were our neighbors on the ranch where I grew up south of Medora. The last of the river folks left alive is Martha McCutchon and she’s in SD. Not many of the old ranches are left. A new era has begun in the Badlands.
Pat & Bob Corbin says
Jay I am so sorry to hear about your dad. It is never easy to let them go. Hold your memories close to your heart. You are in our thought and prayers. Hugs to you.
Nora Drew says
Nona, my thoughts and condolences. Bub was one of my favorites when I worked with Dr. Shiotani.
Mary Schaefer says
Nona and family, I am so sorry to hear of Bub’s passing. He was always a pleasure to visit with when it came to horses. I am sure he has a pasture of great horses and longhorns waiting for him at the gates.
George & Sydney Hegge says
Nona, Judy, Jess, Jerry, Jay and Joel – and families. Our condolences to you all. Bub will be remembered by so many, we were neighbors on the Little Missouri. He had great horses all his life. May your good memories help you through this time.
Jack Shawver says
My deepest sympahy to the Bub Nunn family. We spent several nights with them on Crooked Creek whie elk hunting, and couldn’t have had a better time. God Bless you all.
Connie And Glenda Redmond says
Jess, Tyge, Jay and Joel plus your family, As you know you are special to all of us and will remember the times we helped brand with you at Bubs and other special moments including river memories, and all your aunt and uncle Nunn did for you boys Actually where do we start or end…………………………….Our sympathy to all of you
NEV HARDING says
The last time I saw Bub was at Camp eight near Saint Xavier. A marvelous horseman, cowman, cowboy, and all around one of the best persons that I have ever met. He is Montana when Montana was Montana. I am so sorry at his passing.
Karen and Allen Barnes says
Nona, Our sympathy in your loss. Allen has wonderful memories of elk hunting trips on the place at Crooked Creek. Once, we both spent a wonderful time down visiting you two. May your memories be a comfort to you.
Dan and Peg Barkemeyer says
Oh, for the memories! Peg and I met Bub and Nona when they were in the Crooked Creek country and fed cattle for them for years at our feedlot in Huntley. Never think of one without the other, a true work team always pulling even.
The wit and wisdom of the ranching business and life in general flowed easily from Bub with every sentence. The twinkle in the eye and the grin will be with us always. Goin’ to miss you Bub. Dan and Peg Barkemeyer
Donovan Currey says
Jay, Sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. While your Father may be gone, your memories of him will be with you forever. Take care. Donovan
Lori Wheatcroft says
Jay, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My thoughts are with you, and I send my deepest sympathy. I hope you have many good memories of him that you will remember forever. A big hug to you, take care and keep in touch. Lori Pluhar Wheatcroft
Jack & Kathy Ripley says
So sorry for your loss. Bub gave me my first job when I left the ranch on the Little Missouri. He taught me how to eat cold pancakes for lunch & how to run a double-bitted axe!
Pat Linger says
vaya con Dios……..vaya con Dios……..vaya con Dios, Bub. you are and will be missed. He was a good one and he left his mark on ya guys. all the best – Pat Linger
Don and babe pick says
Nona, Don and I are so very sorry to read about Bub, you both were our dearest friends and neighbors on S. Montana. We always had good times and good laughs. We miss you Nona and will miss Bub dearly. Don and Babe
Don and babe pisk says
The spelling from Don and Babe should read Don and Babe Pisk not Pick . Sorry.