John Edward “Eddie” Pratt, 86, born 11/05/1936 in West Plains, Mo passed away peacefully in Holy Rosary Hospital on 10/13/2023 in Miles City, Mt surrounded by family and friends.
Marvin and Eileen(Green) Pratt moved back to Montana where John and his siblings grew up. John met and married Marian Aker and from that union was born a son John (Mariya) Pratt Jr, Holden, MO. Later he and his wife parted ways and he met the love of his life Ann Leskovec and from that union 2 daughters, LaDawna (Joel) Ericksen, Forsyth, MT. Deborah (Dennis) Brewer, Miles City, MT and son James Pratt.
John and Ann moved to Iowa in 1966 and after a few years they went into business for themselves, 3F Roofing and the Cornu Cafe in Hansell, IA where they raised their children. They retired back to Miles City in 1992 to be with family and friends.
John enjoyed hunting, fishing (where he loved to compete as to who got the biggest or smallest fish-Winner was always based on what HE caught), traveling and spending time with his family. John was always up for a road trip (his girls always made sure he went with them whenever they were going somewhere)
His daughters will always remember him as the man to call when something needed to be fixed or was broken. Even after they knew how to do things themselves, he was always on call and willing to come help, no matter what time of the day it was or how far he needed to travel to rescue his girls.
John was preceded in death by both his parents, his in laws Frank and Fern (Drontle) Leskovec, his brothers, Wayne, Henry, Richard, and Joe and one sister Etta. His son James and Great granddaughter Jodien “Sissy” Dannen.
John is survived by his Wife Ann of 60 years, both daughters LaDawna and Debb, his son John JR, ten grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren with one on the way. His brother Norman (Carol) Pratt, and sister Susan (Frank II) Leskovec along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Family is planning a celebration of life at his home on Sunday 10/22/2023 from 2:00-4:00 pm so everyone can come and say their goodbyes.
Please come and share your memories with us.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Sunday October 22, 2023
Family Home
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Sunday October 22, 2023
Family Home
Miles City, Montana 59301
Share
Judy pratt says
My favorite uncle,I well miss you,thanks for the fun times we had hunting, remodeling..a beer or too..
MARTHA J CRANDALL says
My sympathy
Burch and Linda Palmer says
So long old north side friend. Burch and Linda Palmer
Dawn Dannen says
I will miss you Grandpa and your stories. May you rest in peace.
Sabrina Wagoner says
RIP Uncle John. We love and miss you. Fly high.
Jasmine Erholm says
I always enjoyed his stories, company and his loving attitude. I will miss you uncle john, love you always.
tricia Yeager says
LaDawna and Deb
Im so sorry to read this. Your are in my prayers .
xoxo
DeeDee Koppinger says
RIP Uncle John. Say hi to my dad for me.
“Those we love never truly leave us, may his memory live on in your hearts!!”
Sending prayers to the family.
Ken & DeeDee Koppinger & Family
Garth Sleight says
Eddie’s sister Etta Flansburg (and her husband Trapper John) were dear friends. Also, I had LaDawna as as student and had the privilege of meeting Eddie and Ann when I visited Etta in their home. My sincere sympathy to all the Pratts, Leskovecs, and the rest of the family. RIP Eddie.
Chris Gierke says
Ann & Family,
So sorry to hear about Eddie’s passing.
You & your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Deborah Brewer says
I was awake most of the night, exhausted from the last three days. I could not think of a way to let you go…
You survived Wes Niles, prostate cancer, heart attacks…everything. Even your dimensia didn’t seem to slow you down. I feel that when you started to lose your sight, that’s when things started to go south for you. All the falls which should’ve hurt you badly and didn’t hurt anything but your pride… It was a lot for someone to go through. And you went through it so well. Surprising everybody all the time, and you just kept on going, however, all good things come to an end.
I woke Up this morning and for some reason. I knew exactly where I needed to be today.
It’s been only 15 hours since you’ve been gone,
And I realized that you won’t be coming here with me anymore. So I came down here this morning to say Goodbye to you in the best possible way. Thought about bringing a fishing pole, but It’s too cold outside this morning, I know I know it’s never too cold for good fishing day. Besides you’re not here to take the fish off for me. God only knows what kind of fish you’ve put on my line to tease me.
Well, daddy, I just wanted to say Goodbye. I know you didn’t want a lot of boo hooing when you passed. And it’s hard, but I’m trying really hard to be strong for you. I miss you so much already. But I know that you’re with Jimmy. Probably fishing…I’m feeling the old jealousy for being left behind like you guys did when I was to little to go with you…it didnt seem fair then and doesn’t
feel fair now…
I’m a big girl now and I get it…boys need their guy time. Make sure you tell him how all of us are doing and tell him about all of his nieces and nephews. Give him a big hug and tell him we love him. In return have him give you lots of hugs as well…those are from us.
Jr says
Hi grandpa this is Jr and I love you