Jay Dee Singleton, age 84, of Miles City passed away on Saturday, April 21, 2012 at his home in Miles City with his family by his side.
Jay Dee was born on August 27th, 1927 to Thomas Dee and Vera “Merle” (Emmert) Singleton at the Hospital in Miles City. Jay Dee attended first grade through eighth grade at the Tree Coulee elementary school. He roomed with his aunt and uncle during high school, graduating in 1945. He was active in FFA. Following graduation he returned to the family ranch. He became clerk of the local school board, and met a young teacher, Mary Margaret Whiteside, who became the love of his life and lifelong partner. Jay Dee and Mary Margaret were married May 28th, 1950, for nearly 62 wonderful years. Jay Dee and Mary raised six children: Douglas, Barbara, Jerry, Larry, Carla and David. He worked hard to build a ranch and was dedicated to both his ranch and his family. He started breeding Simmental Cattle in 1970. He was never happier then when checking his alfalfa or wheat, as well as driving through his cattle. In later years he took up competitive target shooting. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Jay Dee was actively involved in all his children´s and grandchildren´s 4-H years and took a lot of pride in the accomplishments in 4-H.
Jay Dee is survived by his wife Mary Margaret; his six children: Douglas & Judy Singleton, Barbara & Jerry Smalis, Jerry & Joni Singleton, Larry & Deb Singleton, Carla & Maury Murnion and David & Denise Singleton; 11 grandchildren: Tom Singleton, Jenny & Turk Stovall, Desiree & Vaughn Hoffer, Jesse Smalis, Derick & Shaylee Singleton, T.J. & Awna Irish, Douglas & Tori Murnion, Troy, Marissa and Shauna Singleton as well as three great grandchildren. Jay Dee was preceded in death by his parents Dee & Merle Singleton and a baby sister.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with a prayer service starting at 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 26, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot of Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Holy Rosary Hospice, or the charity of one´s choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
13:00 to 18:00
Wednesday April 25, 2012
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Prayer Service
18:00
Wednesday April 25, 2012
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
13:00 to 18:00
Wednesday April 25, 2012
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Prayer Service
18:00
Wednesday April 25, 2012
Stevenson Funeral Home-Miles City
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
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Teresa and Mark Hougardy says
Sorry to here about your loss. Prayers to your family.
Rick & Anna Brandt says
So sorry for your loss.
Tim and Cheri Hafla says
Our deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one..
Billings' says
We are thinking of all of you, especially you grandkids. Jay Dee was a really special grandpa. Love and prayers, Kally, Reg and Joseph
Chris and Diana Elwood says
Singleton Family, We are so very sorry for loss, Jay Dee will be missed by so many. May God be with all of you at this time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Chris and Diana
Tom and Kathy Wankel says
We have many wonderful memories of Jay Dee and your entire family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Kim & Lora Lee Anderson says
We are so sorry to hear about the lose of your Father. Our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Dustin and Sarita Dickman and family says
We are so sorry for your lost. Jay Dee was a wonderful man and will be dearly missed.
Stan Swiontek says
Sorry for your loss. He will be missed by all.
The Ayes says
Mary Margaret and Family,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Kathy and Joe Baber says
We have so many great memories of Jay Dee. He was a valued friend, made of the “good stuff”, and we offer our sincere sympathy to the Singleton family.
Arlen and Alice Miller says
Sympathy to all of the Singleton Family.A great man he was.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless.
Kathy (Hinnaland) West says
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad time.
Gary & Jimi Lou Woodard says
Our sincere sympathy to the entire Singleton family on your loss. He was always respected and will be missed.
Doug Benge says
Singleton Family: Never got to know Jay Dee much, but based on having gotten acquainted with all of you in the last couple of years, there is little doubt that he was a great guy. The apples don’t fall far from the tree. Best wishes.
Doug Benge
Doug & Shelly Cahill Family says
Thinking of you all during this difficult time. We will keep you in our prayers.
glen beecher family says
thing of all of you
DONNA WADDELL says
MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU ALL AT THIS TIME OF LOSS.
Dennis Clarke Haughian says
I enjoyed Jay Dee all my life — I will miss him.
Enoch & Dixie Schaffer says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
D.J. and Gloria Milroy says
Our most heartfelt sympathy to all of your family as we hold you close in thought and prayer.
Herb and Dotty Watts says
Dear Joni and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. He sounds like a good man. Remember the good times you must have had with him.
Love, Dotty and Herb
Kevin and Margaret Winter says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Kevin and Margaret
Bill and Kara Lambert says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry for your loss.
Ken Mowry says
sorry to hear of Jay Dee passing
cliff & lila glade says
We were sure sorry to hear of Jay Dee’s passing, it is so hard to believe that we are loosing the last of that generation. He surely accomplished a lot during his life, not the least, raising such a great family.
Ray and Linda Strasheim says
We are so sorry for your loss.
Elnora Wolff says
Am so sorry to see you have lost Jay Dee. I have so many fond memories of coming to your house—way back when. My sympathy and prayers to all ofyou.
Helen Johnsen Holtz says
Was sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. Gave your Mom a hug when I saw her at church while visiting my own mother. God Bless you all.