James Schnee

Visitation: Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City.

Funeral Service: Friday, January 29, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City.

Graveside Service: Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW Post #1579.

James "Bud" Schnee, age 72, of Miles City passed away on Monday, January 25, 2010 at his home in Miles City.

Bud was born in Conrad, Montana on July 30, 1937, the son of David and Mary (Seymour) Schnee. Bud grew up and attended grade school and high school in Cut Bank, MT. After school he joined the Navy in 1955 and served until his honorable discharge in 1958. After the Navy he moved to Anaheim, CA for a short period of time until he eventually moved back to the Cut Bank area, and shortly after moved to Belle Creek where he worked the oil fields.

On January 12, 1970 Bud was married to Beverley McLean in Miles City, MT. After spending a short period of time living in Cut Bank they moved back to Miles City in 1972, where he continued to make his home. While living in Miles City he worked for United Beverage, Portable Pavers, and Prince Inc. He continued working until he had to retire in 1997 due to ill health.

Bud enjoyed spending time with his good friend Harold Gierke restoring cars, where he would watch and occasionally lend Harold a hand when needed. He was also an avid Nascar watcher and was up to date on all the drivers. Bud truly loved his annual trip down to the Barrett Jackson car show in Scottsdale, AZ and spending time with all his friends and family.

Bud is survived by his son, Mitch Schnee of Fishtail, MT; his daughter, Jackie Schnee of Miles City, MT; his former wife, Beverley (Joe) McNurlin of Miles City, MT; a brother, Robley (Fern) Schnee of Temecula, CA; and his three grandchildren: Kelsey, Courtney and Hailey Fenner, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers: Jerry and Clinton Schnee and a sister, Ruth Ann Schnee.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 29, 2010 at 2:30 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery with full military honors provided by VFW Post #1579. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.