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In Memory Of

Ira Carey, age 62, of El Cajon, CA., formerly of Volborg, MT

December 27, 1951 – November 14, 2014

Ira S. Carey, age 62, of El Cajon, CA passed away on November 14, 2014.

Ira was born on December 27, 1951, the son of Del and Bernice Carey. He grew up on the ranch near Volborg and went to country school through 8th grade. He graduated from Custer County High School in 1970. Through high school he continually told his friends he was an only child, but in fact he had five sisters.

Following his schooling he worked on the family ranch for a few years. He then went to work for a construction company in Billings. Later he moved to California and worked for Cass Construction out of San Diego for thirty plus years. He had retired in recent years due to a back injury.

He married Christi Hinkel. He gained a step-daughter in this union and a daughter. They later divorced.

Ira is survived by his mother Bernice Carey, his special friend Maricella Schilpp, five sisters: Karen (Marvin) Wallace of Terry, MT; Colleen (Tom) Hoff of Broken Bow, NE; Patsy (John) Donnelly of Volborg, MT; Julie (Doug) Post of Baker, MT and Frances (Don) Veseth of Columbus, NE; his daughter Marcella Carey of Woodland, CA; step-daughter Katie Carey-Tollmann and her two children, Rileigh and Jacob of Flagstaff and fourteen nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Del Carey.

He loved his job in California and was a hardworking, loyal employee. However, his heart was in Montana and he always talked of coming home. Welcome home, we love you.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City.   A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 with Family Receiving Friends from 4-6 p.m. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. 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.

Wednesday May 6, 2015

Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Sreet

Miles City, MT

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Memorial Service

10:30 a.m.

Thursday May 7, 2015

Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, MT

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Interment

Following Services

Thursday May 7, 2015

Custer County Cemetery

Miles City, MT

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Service Schedule

Family to Receive Friends

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday May 6, 2015

Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Sreet

Miles City, MT

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Memorial Service

10:30 a.m.

Thursday May 7, 2015

Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, MT

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Interment

Following Services

Thursday May 7, 2015

Custer County Cemetery

Miles City, MT

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  1. GARY AND PAT HELM says

    December 8, 2014 at 10:49 am

    BERNICE AND FAMILY, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. GOD BLESS YOU PAT AND GARY AND FAMILYS

  2. Lorrie Holman Clemons says

    December 8, 2014 at 2:01 pm

    To the family of Ira Carey. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  3. Tom and Lillian Ostendorf says

    April 29, 2015 at 11:20 am

    We are saddened to hear this news. Our sincere condolences to the whole family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.

  4. Nadine (Warn) Whitehead says

    April 29, 2015 at 11:57 am

    Condolences to the family, So sorry for your loss.

  5. Bible Student says

    April 30, 2015 at 9:28 am

    Hi my name is Mia I’m very sorry for your loss. I know that losing someone you love and care about can be very hard to cope with but the Bible can bring comfort at John 5:28 and Isaiah 33:24.

    John says “Do not be amazed at this for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice and come out.” This scripture is saying that Jehovah God will resurrect our passed loved ones and we will be able to see them again. You will be able to see Ira again!

    Isaiah says “No resident will say I am sick.” This scripture is saying that Jehovah will rid the earth off sickness, and suffering.

    I’m so glad I could share this with you today and if you have any questions or would like more Bible based good news please visit Jw.org

  6. Rick & Dee Abbott says

    April 30, 2015 at 6:58 pm

    So sorry that we could not make it to Ira’s services today. Please know that EACH of you are in our prayers for comfort and peace. Treasure your memories!

  7. Rollie and Deanna (Hanratty) Topp says

    May 1, 2015 at 7:32 am

    Prayers and thoughts in the passing of your brother and uncle.

  8. Deb Bartholomew says

    May 1, 2015 at 9:43 am

    TO THE CAREY FAMILY:
    So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all

  9. Patti (Green) Ireland says

    May 3, 2015 at 8:52 am

    Our condolences to the Carey family. I pray that God will wrap you in His arms and comfort you.
    Patti Ireland (for Clifford and Lyla Green)

  10. Ugo and Vicki King Carrafa says

    May 3, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    RIP Ira. You will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

  11. Betty Kiser (Glen) says

    May 6, 2015 at 10:26 am

    Bernice and Family, I am so sorry to hear of Ira’s passing. I remember him as a skinny
    student who really enjoyed recess. (So did I). I look back on my fun days at that neat little
    rural school and my great students and their families. You are in my prayers.

  12. Susanne (Mentikov) Galbraith says

    May 6, 2015 at 6:28 pm

    To the Carey Family,
    My sincerest sympathies to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

  13. Kathi Rooney Pfeifle says

    May 6, 2015 at 8:11 pm

    Bernice, Karen,Coleen, Patsy, Julie, Frances and families.

    I am so sorry for your loss. Although I didn’t know Ira well, I do know the rest of the family so I know he was a great guy and will be missed very much. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

  14. Jan Ronning says

    May 8, 2015 at 3:49 pm

    I am so sorry to hear about Ira. We were great friends in high school and my heart goes out to all of you at this time.

  15. Fred Eldred says

    September 12, 2016 at 10:54 pm

    I was very sad to hear about the passing of Ira (Buggsey) as I knew him. He was a Mentor and friend to me at Cass Construction for many years and one of the smartest guys I ever met, though you wouldn’t know it if you saw him on the job. I’m really sorry I didn’t make his memorial as I moved away from SanDiego in 2010. Buggs was a tough guy to work for, but very rewarding if you hung in there! RIP Buggs !

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Family to Receive Friends

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Wednesday May 6, 2015

Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Sreet

Miles City, MT

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Memorial Service

10:30 a.m.

Thursday May 7, 2015

Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, MT

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Interment

Following Services

Thursday May 7, 2015

Custer County Cemetery

Miles City, MT

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