James Roger Stanley, age 81, of Miles City passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City.
James was born in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin on September 22, 1934, the son of Mark and Laura Jean (Smith) Stanley. He grew up and attended schools in Ismay where he graduated from high school in 1952. Following graduation, he worked in Yellowstone Park as a Saddle Horse Guide until 1956. He then moved to North Dakota where he ranched and was involved in rodeo, competing in Bareback Bronc Riding until 1960. James married Carol Jacobsen in 1960. Together they had one daughter, Jeri Ann. James attended Patrol School in Fort Harrison, Montana in 1963. He worked as a patrolman in Butte, Montana and West Yellowstone, retiring in 1986. He then worked the oilfields in Baker, Montana for a time before moving to Whitehall where he ran the Two-Bit Saloon for a few years before moving to Miles City in the spring of 2006. Jim successfully completed many schools in the 1980’s including: First Responder, Crime Scene Investigation, Crowd and Riot Control, Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, D.U.I. Enforcement, Hazardous Material and Brand Inspector – 1986. He acted as a Mountain Man – for parades in different towns.
James is survived by his sister Ann (Bill) Stegall of Picayune, MS; a brother Duncan (Zandra Zinda) Stanley of Miles City, MT; a sister-in-law Cecelia Stanley of Miles City, MT; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother Doug Stanley and his daughter Jeri Ann Stanley in 1971.
A Vigil Service will be held on Friday, May 27, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, May 28, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Old Calvary Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Friday May 27, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Mass
1:00 p.m.
Saturday May 28, 2016
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Vigil Service
6:00 p.m.
Friday May 27, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Mass
1:00 p.m.
Saturday May 28, 2016
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Norman Willson says
So sorry for your loss-
Megan Emmons says
He was a wonderful man! I am praying for your family!
Jay Nunn says
Jim was a great friend. I will miss all the times we had. My very best to all the family.
Jim and Ann Willson says
Rest in peace Jim Stanley, we are thinking of your family, and pray for them.
Sue Quigley says
Duncan and Zandy our thoughts are with you.
June Nelson- Fillafer says
Ann, Bill, Duncan & all of Jim’s family. I was so blessed to know and care for Jim. From the first dayy I got to care for Jim until his last day on earth. I was thinking about this the other day I took care of Doug. your Mom Jean and Jim what a honor to do so. Ann and Bill it was a pleasure to get to know you both and enjoyed your visit’s when you would come and see Jim. God Bless each of you. With Love and Prayers to all. June (HRHC)
Marilyn Askin says
Ann and all of your family: My Sympathy, Prayers and Love are with you. HUGS. Marilyn Askin
Deacon Steve Barry says
I worked with Jim in Butte on the patrol and HD was a good man. He had a big heart, even though it wax sometimes hard to see. I learned a lot from him, including some new driving skills…..a few we didn’t learn in the recruit academy!! May God have mercy on him and take Jim into his ever all presence and give him peace.