James F. “Fred” Jeffers, 98, of Miles City, MT passed peacefully from this world on May 11, 2021.
Fred was born at the foot of the Big Horn Mountains, west of Dayton, WY, on May 26, 1922, to H. C. and Maude (Hutton) Jeffers, the youngest of six children. He grew up on the family ranch and attended school in Dayton, WY. He joined the U.S. Navy on November 23, 1943, serving at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Territory, during World War II. He was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Area Campaign Medal and the World War II Victory Medal and was honorably discharged on May 25, 1946.
Fred was married on April 21, 1954, to Marion Evans in Billings. They resided at Crow Agency, MT, for several years before relocating to the Miles City area in the late 1950s. They ranched in the area, before moving into Miles City, where Fred began his career as a bulk fuel truck driver, well known to ranchers and farmers for miles around.
Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Marion, his parents, two sisters, three brothers and several nieces and nephews. He is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 27, 2021 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County Cemetery with full military honors. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday May 27, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday May 28, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
Friday May 28, 2021
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday May 27, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday May 28, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
Friday May 28, 2021
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Paul & LynneRae Hazelton says
He was such a fun person. We always enjoyed visiting with him when we encountered him on our walks.
Doug Benge says
If they gave an award for visiting, Fred would get the purple ribbon. Was always upbeat. I enjoyed seeing him every year. Good guy! RIP.
Chris and Jan Michal says
Fred was always such a friendly and wonderful guy. We both always loved visiting with him when he brought out fuel to the ranch. Heaven gained a great one!!
Marie and Karson Kluver says
Awaa, Fred ,You and Marion were sure good neighbors and friends the short time you were on the rosebud. Sure going to miss visiting with you. Marie and Karson Kluver
Allison Kurtz says
Fred was the gas man for my family when I was a kid. I remember being so excited to hear his truck on delivery day and running up to the tank to greet him. He always had a smile for everyone and was a highlight of my day. As an adult, I still loved running into him with my grandma. What a great man. He will be missed.
Patti (Green) Ireland says
RIP, Fred. What a faithful friend to my parents, Clifford and Lyla Green.
Mary Jane Robinson says
Our condolences, Fred was a swell guy. He delivered gas to our family for years and always made time to visit and share his kindness and good humor.
Penny (Sumer) Schmidt says
So sad to read this. I had just mailed his birthday card. He was a wonderful pen pal, to me, and neighbor to my parents. I will miss his stories and talking politics with him. He was a very kind person who I will miss. Rest In Peace Fred!
Bonnie L. Derenburger says
I remember Fred when Marion was in Extended Care where I worked as a nurse. He came every day and had a smile on his face. After she died I would see him around town always with a smile.. God Bless and rest in peace.
Kathi (Rooney) Pfeifle says
I was so sad to hear of Fred’s passing. He delivered fuel to my dad’s ranch souh of Miles City for many years. We always looked forward to visits from “Fred the Gas Man”. He was always kind to us kids and treated us like we were special and not the pests I know we really must have been. Mom would ask him to stay for lunch and we were thrilled when he accepted. We loved to listen to him and the news and stories he told us. He was a much loved visitor. He will be missed.
Jerry Wagner says
He was my favorite uncle and I am going to miss him
Jessica isaacs Sloan says
My sympathy. The gas man!! The joy of us kids when he pulled into the yard. We got Company! we rarely had company. Mile City to Sonnette was a long haul. Us kids would be outside playing or making mud pies in the gas shed, Waiting so polite and patiently as those smiles and small talk always followed with a sucker on a string. Having not seen Fred (the gas man) in almost 45 years, he came to mom’s funeral. What a joy for all of us to visit, he was just as precious as ever.
Audrey Haumschild says
Fred was the sweetest man and always gave the biggest hug . He was always telling stories. He came to visit so many people at nursing home. He always had time for everyone. RIP Fred 🙏 .