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In Memory Of

Jared Bankey, age 50, of Miles City.

February 18, 1975 – February 27, 2025

Jared Bankey, age 50, passed away on February 27, 2025 in Miles City.

Jared was born on February 18, 1975 to Eugene and Connie Bankey in Miles City, Montana. Jared was educated in the Miles City District Schools and graduated from CCDHS in 1993. After high school, he received his education at Mayville and played for the Mayville Comet football team. His second year of college he transferred to Western College in Dillon, Montana and played football for the Western College Bulldogs when they played for the NAIA Championship in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jared also received some education at Montana State University in Bozeman. Jared worked for the Bozeman Airport as a groundskeeper and at a bar in Bozeman while attending classes. Following his schooling, he returned to Miles City where he worked for AWARE, Mental Health, City of Miles City and as a varsity football coach and freshman basketball coach.

Football was the sport he put his heart into during the off season, looking and studying the players and plays of teams in certain situations during the game. To Jared, every player on the field was equally talented and he treated and coached them that way. He lived and breathed football. He loved his family and seeing young teenagers succeed. Jared was a member of the Elks and was a loyal knight.

Jared is survived by his parents, Eugene and Connie Mullin Bankey of Miles City, MT; brothers: Jeff M. (Maria) Bankey, Jamie M. (Ellyn) Bankey, Justin M. (Jamie) Bankey, nieces: Cassandra, Marrissa, Bella, Tessa, Sophia, Reggie, Jillian, Jasmyn, and adopted nieces of “Banks” Abby, Maggie, Jackie & family, Cristian & family and his close furry companions of 12 years Buddy and Mahto.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. A Rosary will follow at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the Elks section of the Custer County Cemetery with the BPOE rites. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Eastern Montana Mental Health Care of Miles City in memory of Jared Bankey and sent to P.O. Box 1530, Miles City, MT 59301

Thank you!

Thank you so much for all your love and support during this difficult time of loss. Whether you kept us in your thoughts and prayers, sent a lovely arrangement, gave a memorial donation, brought food, stopped by for a visit, or helped in any way, your love and kindness brought us great comfort. There are no words to describe our gratitude for your heartfelt sympathies.

The Family of Jared Bankey

Service Schedule

Family to Receive Friends

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday March 7, 2025

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Vigil Service

6:00 p.m.

Friday March 7, 2025

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Saturday March 8, 2025

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

120 N. Montana

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Rite of Committal

Following the Funeral Mass

Saturday March 8, 2025

Custer County Cemetery

Cemetery Rd.

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Service Schedule

Family to Receive Friends

4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday March 7, 2025

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Vigil Service

6:00 p.m.

Friday March 7, 2025

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

View map

Mass of Christian Burial

10:30 a.m.

Saturday March 8, 2025

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

120 N. Montana

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Rite of Committal

Following the Funeral Mass

Saturday March 8, 2025

Custer County Cemetery

Cemetery Rd.

Miles City, Montana 59301

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  4. Coach Bankey, I pray you rest peacefully! I’m so sorry for your loss, prayers for his family.

  7. Bank-on-it!! You were always a bright spot in everyone’s lives that you came into contact with!! It was always nice to wish you and mom happy birthday on the same day and see how each other’s day was going!! Fly high my friend!

  10. Bankey family, my heart and prayers go out to all of you. I have wonderful memories with Jared and thank God for him and our friendship. Rest in peace my friend.

  12. Sue, and I are very saddened to hear this news. I had Jared in my class, he was always upbeat and a joy to have in class, his close group of friends were all very good kids, and so much fun to be around. We are sending our prayers to the entire family, may God bless you.

  13. Bankey— better known for the Bankey Shuffle— trotting his happy ass to football practice in the early 90s— and a person I went to school with from K-12. I’m not sure what happened, but this is very very sad. So unhappy to lose a classmate and a childhood friend. RIP Jared.
    Vicki (Haynes) Larson

  14. OMG, may you be at peace with your walk through heaven. Never forget are memories shared, especially on the ball field.

  15. Aunt Connie, Uncle Gene, Jeff, Jamie, Justin and families.
    Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry. Love you all,
    Vicki Rae

  18. Gene, Connie and family,
    I am so sad for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  19. I’m so sad to hear of Jared’s passing. I have very fond memories of him from swim team and high school. May he rest in peace.

  20. This one hits hard, Jared was a great teammate and one of my best friends at CCDHS in fact my senior year, you saw me, you saw him. We even played college football together for one season, then as it always does life happens, and one year turns into 10, then 20 and we lost touch but he will always be in my heart. Rest in peace Bankey, when I see you again we’ll strap the pads on one more time, then get in your SAAB take a few mains. Condolences to his family
    Turtle

  22. I was so sad to hear of Jareds passing. My deepest sympathy to the whole family. A young man gone to soon. You are all in my prayers

  23. My heart breaks for Jared’s family. I always enjoyed Jared in our scout group. Such a nice person. Love and strength to his family. I know how difficult this is for you.
    Eileen (Matt Clark’s mom)

  24. Dear Bankey family,
    We are so truly sorry and heartbroken to read that Jared has passed. I always enjoyed seeing him outside taking care of his tidy yard and pampering his dogs. Our family has fond memories of him— when one of our boys was in 5th grade he dressed up like Coach Bankey for Halloween! 🙂 We are grateful for how he supported Cowboy football and stepped in when needed. We are sending you our condolences, love, and prayers as you move forward without a beloved son. “Eternal rest grant unto him, oh Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon him.”
    With our profound sympathy,
    Kim, Kyle, Kasey and Christina Stanton

  25. Our sincere condolences to the Bankey family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. He was a wonderful neighbor, we are so sad and we will miss him. RIP Jared.

  26. Bankey family, we were saddened to hear this news. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers!

  27. Brian and I are deeply saddened to hear of Jared’s passing. He was always quick to share a joke and a laugh. Our thoughts go out to his family.

  28. Jared was a great man. His smile, humor and a joke. Condolences to his entire family, friends and anyone who knew him. 🙏😇🙏

  29. To the Bankey Family, We were so sad to hear of Jared’s passing. May you find comfort, peace, and healing as you work through this difficult time. Praying for all of you!

  30. Oh my, my brother Bankey. So many good times in our adventures together camping, floating the river, long weekend cruises on the Montana backroads, watching football (especially your Bears and my Vikings) and the ferocious and competitive cribbage games. My heart is extremely sad. Until we meet again my friend. My sincere and deepest condolences to the family.

  31. Jared worked with my son through programs at school. My son loved an respected him. He was an awesome mentor. So sorry for your loss an our loss to the community.

  32. To all the Bankey family, you are in my prayers. So sorry to hear of Jared’s passing. Such a great guy and brother. My heart breaks for you. May he rest in peace

  33. Very sad news to hear of a classmate passing. My condolences to his close friends and family.

  35. Connie, Gene, and family, I was so sorry to hear of Jared’s passing. You have been in my thoughts and prayers at this time and will continue to be in the days ahead. Prayers and hugs to you my friends.

  36. Bankey,

    I want to thank you for believing in me. For pushing me to be a better athlete, pushing me into being a better student, and pushing me into being a better human being. You were my mentor, you showed me how to block out the noise and always press forward. You taught me on how to never let anything slow down my growth. You inspired me day in and day out. I always enjoyed talking to you about life. I am going to miss you so much.

  37. So sorry to hear about The passing of Jared. He was a true Cowboy and one of us.

  38. Gene, Connie and family, Out thoughts and prayers for all of Jared’s family. May the Lord grant you Peace and Comfort anmay Jared Rest in Peace.

  40. I’m so sorry to hear of Jared’s passing. We were neighborhood friends and classmates K-12. I enjoyed visiting with him in recent years. Sending prayers to his family.

  41. Dear Gene, Connie and family,
    Our very deepest sympathy to you. We were so sad to hear about the loss of your son. May he rest in piece. Our love and prayers are with you . God bless!
    Bill and Joby

  42. To the Bankey family. I am so sorry to hear of Jared’s passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the good Lord help you through this time as only He can. Jared was a very nice and friendly young man. I liked Jared the first time I met him. It was hard not to. He had a great personality. One that wanted you to be his friend. Rest in peace my friend……..

  43. We are heartbroken to hear of Bankey’s passing. We both have so many memories from high school. You will be missed, Jared. Our hearts go out to his family and loved ones during this difficult time.

  44. Gene, Connie and family, my sympathy and prayers to you on Jared’s passing. Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and may the perpetual light shine upon him.

  45. Our deepest sympathy from our entire family. Jared was part of the friend pack for our children. He will be missed!

  46. Big Geno, sweet Connie, Jeff, Justine and Jamie. Our deepest sympathy from our entire family.

    This one hurts. We coached together for years. You helped me move, tear out carpet. If I asked you were there.
    People would call me Bankey and you Stoner. My girls called you Uncle Bankey- later Banks. I think about the dinners, BBQs, card games at the in-laws. Tripoli- man that was fun.
    The countless hour of watching football film and forcing Jerry Partridge to eat pizza for the first time in 20 years. Doing 100 miles an hour, with Boogie to get to Glasgow because we were late and didn’t want Rohloff and Partridge to be mad at us for being tardy to practice. Hours in the weight room and summers in the mosquito infested bowl, going over footwork and technique. Getting sunburnt at the Hawke camp in Dickenson. Getting Scooby snacks (AKA- cheeseburgers) before the games. Hiding chew in our socks so big Ed could sneak one before the game. Beau Laird telling you he was going to put a chin rest on that shovel you used to lean on. That goofy blue hat.
    There is a giant hole in my family’s heart. Jodi and I loved you like a brother. My daughters are torn up.
    You were loved and you will be missed. RIP Banks.
    If the bears ever win the Superbowl I will pour one out for you.

  47. I am sad to see this news. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family at this time.

  48. My deepest sympathy goes out to the Bankey family. A young man gone too soon. My thought and prayers are with you during this difficult time and in the days ahead.

  49. Our deepest sympathies to the Bankey family. You blessed us with an uncle that never needed to be one. Thank you endlessly for sharing your family with ours. Jared was a beautiful spirit and this is a great loss for the community. His ability to empathize with kids and really understand them was unmatched. We are incredibly blessed to have known and grown up around him and even luckier to call him uncle Bankey. We will miss him so much from drives around Kinsey when mom went on a work trip to watching football in the living room with our dad. There is not a sound we will miss more than the sound of the front door opening and Jared shouting “Stones!”

    Rest in peace, Uncle Bankey.

  50. Connie, Gene, Justin, & Jamie,
    I am so saddened to hear of Jared’s passing. We were birthday buddies, & I told him he was extra special because he had “my” birthdate. I told him only special people are lucky enough to share that date. 🙂 We all spent alot of time together with music, and Jared ALWAYS managed to stir something up!! Ha! I know the love will Always be there, and we all know how special Jared was, to MANY people!! May the Angels take him into Paradise. Love to you all, until we are able to meet again at God’s feet!
    Love, Joyce Vera

  51. Bankey family, our heart and prayers go out to you and family.

    Archie & Bonnie LaRoque

  52. Archie & Bonnie LaRoque

    Bankey Family, our heart and prayers go out to you.

  53. Sending prayers and condolences to all of Jared’s family. So very sorry for your loss.

  54. Bankey family, I am so sorry to hear this. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending my condolences to all. Rip young man.

  56. Gene,Connie,Jeff,Justin and Jamie, we were sadden to hear of your loss. Our deepest sympathies and condolences to our neighbors across the alley! Cherish the happy memories they will carry you through this sorrowful time.

  57. Our dear and special old neighbors-Connie, Gene, Jeff, Jamie, Justin and families! We were shocked to hear about Jared’s passing!! We never know when—but this is too young!! We have fond memories of your entire family and watching the boys grow up. Our hearts are breaking for you. We send our love, sympathies & pray for eternal rest and peace for Jared. Tom & Nena Saunders

  58. Jared was my first true friendship (Kindergarten with Mrs Schaefer), outside of cousins and extended family friends. Some friendships hold fast, standing against time, space, even lapses in communication, only to pick up exactly where things left off. Thank you for sharing that kind of friendship, Jared, until we meet again. Thank you Gene, Connie, and the rest of the Bankey boys for always welcoming me into your home. Love and condolences to you all,
    Chad Ross

  59. I was heartbroken to hear about the passing of Jared. He was not only a friend but also a teammate, and the memories we shared during high school will always hold a special place in my heart. Jared’s kindness, humor, and determination left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him

  60. It was sad hearing about Jared’s passing. Our prayers for the family and friends. John & Penny Shevlin

  61. I’m so sorry, Justin and family. I can relate, and it’s awful. There really are no words to express the pain you must be feeling on the loss of Jared.

  63. Gene, Connie and Family:
    I am so very sorry for the loss of your Son, Jared. Although I never knew him I would see him taking care of yard from time to time from across the street. He always had a wave and a smile. Always remember “When A Loved One Becomes A Memory That Memory Becomes A Treasure”. He will always be a Treasure in your hearts and not forgotten. Treasure your memories as they will help thru difficult days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  64. Our condolences to Bankey Family. I worked with Jared and enjoyed his out look on life by using his humor and personality to try to be friends with all. I’m so sorry to hear of his passing, he will be missed by many from friends,teammates, to students and people he worked with .RIP Jared.

  65. So sorry for your loss Gene,Connie and family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all of you.

  66. Omg I dont know where to start. Im so sadden by your passing. The jokes every time we saw eachother was endless. Your an amazing soul gone to soon. I thought about you a lot. May you rest in peace. I will forever miss you.

  67. He was Coach Bankey to me. Full of encouragement and light hearted ness. I saw him last summer at one of the parks, I hadn’t played football in 25 years, but he still remembered me. He said, “How could I forget one of the greatest linebackers we ever had?” Now I don’t know about that accolade, but I can tell you for sure, it lightened my step. Thanks for caring, Coach Bankey.

  68. We were saddened deeply to hear of Jared’s passing. I will always remember his humor and smile. Prayers are with the Bankey family.

  70. Bankey, you had such an impact on so many lives, always there for other people and you’re encouraging words will stay with us forever, so many laughs over the years when we got to work at the elks together during bingo and river floats with my dad.. I know you’ll be watching over him on the river this summer, Rest easy friend ❤️

  71. To all the Bankey family,
    I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere sympathy to all.

  72. Gene, Connie and Family, just saw where Jared had passed. We know the blow to a family when a child is removed from the circle. We hope that Jesus , through His is Holy Spirit will console you in this time of loss.

  73. Bankey Family, We are so verry sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Cindy and Dale Berg and family

  74. Worked with Jared during his employment with the city. Always had a can do attitude and a smile.Sorry to read of his passing. My sympathy to family and friends.

  75. Connie, Gene, Justin, Jamie, and Jeff-
    We are so very sorry for your loss. May special memories help to comfort you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God surround you with his love and give you strength and peace. Our deepest sympathy

  76. Connie, Gene, Justin, Jamie, and Jeff-
    We are so very sorry for your loss. May special memories help to comfort you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May God surround you with his love and give you strength and peace. Our deepest sympathy.

  77. We are sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies.

    Margaret and Nolan Mikelson

  78. Bankey family you are in my thoughts and prayers during the difficult times ahead. I am so sorry for the loss of Jared. Jared 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 pleasant memories that I was involved with Jared in AWARE. Jarae was always a considerate thoughtful individual with the kids and always willing to lend a hand and advice. Jared God Bless you in heaven. My thoughts and prayers to all of you as you go through this very difficult period of loss and mourning. May God, bring you comfort and fill you with peace.

  80. Connie, Gene and family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Sorry for your loss.

  81. Bob and Diane are so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in knowing that God is with you and that Jared is in His loving care. He was a kind man.

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