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
Memorial Service
10:30 a.m.
Thursday May 7, 2015
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT
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
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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GARY AND PAT HELM says
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
Lorrie Holman Clemons says
To the family of Ira Carey. I am so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom and Lillian Ostendorf says
We are saddened to hear this news. Our sincere condolences to the whole family. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Nadine (Warn) Whitehead says
Condolences to the family, So sorry for your loss.
Bible Student says
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
Rick & Dee Abbott says
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!
Rollie and Deanna (Hanratty) Topp says
Prayers and thoughts in the passing of your brother and uncle.
Deb Bartholomew says
TO THE CAREY FAMILY:
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all
Patti (Green) Ireland says
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)
Ugo and Vicki King Carrafa says
RIP Ira. You will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Betty Kiser (Glen) says
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.
Susanne (Mentikov) Galbraith says
To the Carey Family,
My sincerest sympathies to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kathi Rooney Pfeifle says
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.
Jan Ronning says
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.
Fred Eldred says
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 !