James Sweeney, 67, of Billings, Montana, passed away in his home on July 27, 2023. James was born in Miles City on October 16, 1955. The son of Ambrose “Red” and Deloris “Dee” Sweeney, James was the first of four children. James went to Custer County District High School and later studied at Montana State University. He graduated from Wahpeton College of North Dakota with a diesel mechanic degree. He married Kathy Duneman on December 3, 1989 in Billings, Montana. Kathy proceeded him in death on January 16th, 2003.
James loved history, reading, visiting with friends, a good beer, his family and especially his great grandbabies. After retirement, solitaire and Facebook were his favorite ways to pass the time if he wasn’t down at the Powderhorn having a beer with his closest friends.
James Sweeney is preceded in death by both his parents and his sister Mary Sweeney and survived by his son William Sweeney (Tamara) of Billings, MT and daughter Katelyn Sweeney of Bozeman, MT, and stepdaughter Connie McQuire (Sam) of Ballantine, MT; Sister Helen Sweeney and Brother Michael Sweeney both of Bozeman, MT. Granddaughter Sydney Williams (Chance) of Ballantine, MT and great grandsons Braxton and Cash.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 19th at 10 a.m. at the Pleasantview Cemetery in Ballantine. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday August 19, 2023
Pleasantview Cemetery
Ballantine, Montana 59006
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday August 19, 2023
Pleasantview Cemetery
Ballantine, Montana 59006
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Gail Hoopman says
Condolences to Jim’s family. Jim and I were classmates from gradeschool through highschool. He was always a gentleman and very kind. Rest in peace Jim.
Bobbi Durst Askin says
We will all miss you Jim. You were such a kind gentleman and much loved by our entire class. I will miss our visits and seeing your smiling face. Go in peace dear friend – Bobbi Askin and CCDHS Class of 1974.
Curtis Fillafer says
Sweeney family you are in my thoughts and prayers during the difficult times ahead. I feel that Jim was an individual who always brought joy and happiness to all who were fortunate to be in his company. I can’t begin to tell you of the many decades of pleasant memories I had with Jim in High School, College, and community. Jim God Bless you in heaven. I’m so sorry to see you leave us. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
MARTHA J CRANDALL says
my sympathy
LaRae Tangen says
So sad to hear of Jim passing. He was such a kind hearted person and really enjoyed his visits. My sympathy to the family.
Bonnie Mace says
So sorry to hear this about Jim. Rest in peace
Barb Seibert says
All of your family are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry you are gone but you remain in our hearts.
Janice (Leischner) Johnson says
So sorry to hear of our cousin Jimmy’s passing. Had some great times when we visited in Miles City. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Linette Huschka Donnelly says
Thinking of you all during this sad time. Prayers that great memories will ease your loss.
Jared Gabel says
Big Sween, Steve Woodard and I use to hit the Powderhorn after work for some beers, (only when the wife would let me 😆) . Both Jim and Steve would give me crap about that. I was a machinist at Spencer Fluid Power when I met Jim, and I would bullshit with him while he was running his hone machine, good times! Rest in peace Big Sween, see ya on the good side!
Patti Ireland says
Remembering fighting fires with the BLM crew out of Miles City several summers with Jim. RIP
Patti (Green) Ireland
Donna Coffeen says
The world has lost a kind man. His messages helping me get through the stages of widowhood touched me deeply.
Nancy Torgrimson Gerch says
What to say, that has not been said by all previous comments….Jim was a great person. Another of our dear classmates gone WAY to soon. Sending heartfelt condolences to his entire family. He will be missed.
Lillian Knight says
We had a great time together my prayers are with the family I will miss u Jimi will always remember u I remember picking up Katelyn and William from school every day for u. Love u
Diana Pluhar Ruis says
So heartbreaking to read of another shining light from the great CCHS class of ‘74 gone too soon. Sending thoughts and prayers to Jim’s family. May fond memories and God’s grace bring you peace.
Larry and Mary Swenson says
So sad to hear of Jimmy”s passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and siblings. I have many fond memories of Jimmy and his easy going way of settling things. Mary (Leischner) Swenson
Deb Singleton says
Condolences to Jim’s entire family. I had the privilege of knowing Jim in high school and then reconnected on FB. Such a sincere, sweet man. May he rest in peace.
Yolanta Warden says
My thoughts and prayers for Jim’s family! I know that w
He was always well loved by his classmates, a kind and gentle person. Know that he has earned his eternal rest. May you be comforted by the time you spent together and your memories.
Terri Fandrich says
Sweeney Family,
I’m so very sorry to see this. Jim was always such a kind and friendly person, with a huge smile for everyone. He will be missed.
Shawna Jerrel Rothaus says
My condolences to the Sweeney family.
I knew Jim through Helen while we were growing up, and our friendship on Facebook. He was a wonderful person and father.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time~
Caroll Carlson says
My prayers and thoughts go out to Jim’s, family and friends that will miss him. May you find comfort and peace in your memories and stories that you share throughout the years! God bless!
Lori Niles says
A true gentleman among men….
Thank you for being you n letting me b me….Rest well, my precious friend
Vicki (Counts) McLean says
Sorry to hear of Jim’s passing. He always had a warm smile on his face when we passed each other in the hallways of high school and when we saw each other years later. He was a gentle soul, kind to everyone , never a loss of words. Gone way to soon , I guess God had other plans for him ,so his assignment was up on this earth. Take care Jim, I know you will be missed by our class of 74, & others that you touched along Your journey in life! Rest in Peace Jim.
Eldon Duneman says
I just read of Jim’s passing on his Facebook. Quite a shock since he was my Facebook friend & had a bracket on my family tree, along with his family. Jim frequently was on my Facebook. I feel the loss of my friend & feel the loss of his family missing Jim. God Bless Jim, condolences from myself & everyone at ANYTHING DUNEMAN facebook site