James Orval Westby was born July 19, 1926 to Adolph and Mable (Isakson) Westby. He attended school in Opheim. He served in the United States Army from 1949-1951. James served with the Dirty Dozen Tank Core 12th Tank Company in Anchorage, Alaska. He farmed northwest of Opheim on the family farm for a number of years then retired and moved to Miles City. His passion was cars. He passed away in his home June 15, 2018.
James is survived by his sister, Marcella Roots of Roseburg, Oregon, his brother Kermit (Vicki) Westby of Midland, Texas, sister-in–law’s Loni Westby Freese, Gretchen Westby and numerous nieces and nephews. His brothers Bud, Bill and Ronnie and sisters Neta Davenport and Jeanette Stellflug precede him in death.
James’s memorial service will be at the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery in Miles City on July 16, 2018 at 1:00 pm. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
1:00 p.m.
Monday July 16, 2018
Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
1:00 p.m.
Monday July 16, 2018
Eastern Montana State Veterans Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Daniel Boone says
You will be missed by many.
Rhonda Sanford says
So Sorry to hear this Very Sad news! Your smiling face will be missed by All of us at McDonalds!! Your Friend, Olga
Emily pratt says
You will always be remembered fondly by all at the miles city dairy queen
Nikki Flotkoetter says
What a wonderful man. He will truly be missed . Rest in paradise James.
David and Punky Mann says
What a wonderful man. Sure will miss you Jim!!
Patti Stein says
Sending heartfelt sympathy to James’ family in the loss of their loved one.
My heartfelt sympathy to James’ family in the loss of their loved one.
Jessica Driskell says
I’m so sorry to hear of James’ passing. He was always such a sweet man, and I looked forward to seeing him.
Ron Irvine says
Sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. I had many enjoyable cups of coffee with him. Also, many enjoyable dinners at the airport. O ya and the drives around town looking at cars and trucks. He once asked me about the tires on on of his trucks. I told him he wouldn’t have it long enough to worry about the tires. LOL he didn’t! RIP Jim!
Brittany Burkhart says
I am so incredibly sad to hear of James’ passing. </3
He was one of my personal favorites to wait on at Gallaghers, and I know everyone else who works there felt the same.
He will be remembered fondly, and greatly missed!