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In Memory Of

Kathryn Robinson, age 89, of Miles City.

January 31, 1934 – September 6, 2023

Kathryn Louise Robinson, age 89, of Miles City, Montana, passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at her home surrounded by family.

Kay was born on January 31, 1934, in Miles City, Montana, the daughter of John Verner and Eleanor (Stilwell) Pauley. The Pauley family moved from Miles City when she was young to Wallace, Idaho, on to Anaconda, Montana, and finally back to the Pauley family ranch south of Miles City. Kay began her education in Miles City, Montana, and upon returning she received her diploma from Custer County District High School. Kay continued her education at Miles Community College, where she studied business.

Kay and Jean H. Robinson were united in marriage on December 28, 1953, during a candlelit ceremony where the church aisle was adorned with poinsettias. Kay then joined Jean on the Robinson ranch, where together, they were blessed with two boys, Jean Jr. and Scot. They were married 45 wonderful years before Jean passed away in 1999.

Kay enjoyed raising sheep and goats for many years. She took pride in showing her goats at various shows across the region where she won many awards. Kay held a special bond with animals of all kinds; they were uniquely drawn to her. Kay had an undeniably green thumb and always grew a large garden as well as many stunning flower beds. She had a passion for photography, as well as quilting. In her spare time, she made numerous beautiful quilts for her family.

Kay took joy in every aspect of ranch life: from caking bulls to fencing, as well as delivering lemonade to the hay field, and everything in between. She enjoyed helping out wherever she could. Throughout her life she remained busy; there was always something to be done. Above all else, she put everyone’s needs before her own.

She is survived by her two sons: Jean Robinson Jr. and Scot Robinson, both of Powderville, MT; daughters-in-law Angy Robinson of Powderville, MT and Lynn Praetorius of Miles City, MT; Matt Donnelly of Philip, SD, who was like a son to Kay; a brother, John Pauley of Casa Grande, Arizona; four grandchildren: Shari (Clayton) Heitz of Brockway, MT, Jodi (Kyle) Simmons of Powderville, MT, Nathan (Jaci) Robinson of Miles City, MT, and Kelli Robinson (Cameron Bethke) of Powderville, MT; and six great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, September 14, 2023 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 15, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.

Should friends desire, memorials may be made to a charity of their choice.

Service Schedule

Family to Receive Friends

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

Thursday September 14, 2023

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Funeral Service

11:00 a.m.

Friday September 15, 2023

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Interment

Friday September 15, 2023

Custer County Cemetery

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Service Schedule

Family to Receive Friends

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

Thursday September 14, 2023

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Funeral Service

11:00 a.m.

Friday September 15, 2023

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Interment

Friday September 15, 2023

Custer County Cemetery

Miles City, Montana 59301

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  1. Beverly Knuths says

    September 7, 2023 at 8:05 pm

    Hugs and prayers to you Cuz, and your families. Love you❤️

  2. Carol Bean says

    September 7, 2023 at 8:30 pm

    Kelly and family,
    You are all in out thoughts and prayers during this time. Kelly talked about her special relationship with her grandma often. Cherish your special memories.
    JR & Carol

  3. Mike and Tammy Pecha says

    September 7, 2023 at 8:31 pm

    So sorry for your loss.Kay and I always had good visits over our goats and bum lambs.She was a super nice lady.Your whole family is in out thoughts and prayers.

  4. Denise Harvey says

    September 7, 2023 at 8:51 pm

    Sorry for your loss! Prayers for comfort.

    Denise Harvey

  5. Jim and Annalise Willson says

    September 7, 2023 at 10:03 pm

    Jean, Scott , and families so sorry to hear about your mom. We have a lot of great memories from when we lived on the L O Ranch of visits with Jean and Kay. Kay always had a bunch of sheep to take care of. Just a great neighbor to us. Rest In Peace Kay. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
    Jim and Annalise Willson

  6. Bill & Brenda Allison says

    September 8, 2023 at 9:13 am

    So sorry to hear of the lose of Kay. Such a special friend to our family and such a nice lady. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.

  7. Bill and Sandy Jensen says

    September 8, 2023 at 10:07 am

    Our sincere condolences to all of her family. Kay was a wonderful and fun lady.

  8. Gerald & Janet Himelspach says

    September 8, 2023 at 10:11 am

    Our deepest sympathy to Kay’s family. I remember when Kay and Jean were first married and I thought she was such a pretty, out-going and special lady. Special friends for sure. She was a true ranch wife, loved her animals. I remember when she would come to get bum lambs from Gerald and I. Many fond memories. May your memories sustain you in this time of loss.

  9. Diana Elwood says

    September 8, 2023 at 10:53 am

    Kay’s family,
    What a beautiful and great lady Kay was, I remember her from early childhood of the Mizpah days. My sympathy to all her family. God bless.

  10. Wanda Hughes says

    September 8, 2023 at 10:58 am

    3 or 4 years ago my granddaughter and I stopped by Kay’s house and had such a nice visit. She told my granddaughter a few stories to connect her with my parent’s generation. Kay was a special lady and loved the ranch life. I pray for comfort and peace for her family.

  11. Sandy McFarland Hays says

    September 8, 2023 at 11:05 am

    Sending prayers to all of Kays family. She was a very special lady.

  12. Vickie and Dave Gunderson says

    September 8, 2023 at 12:54 pm

    Scott, Jean and families we send our condolences on the loss of your mom..hugs and prayers to all of you💔

  13. Betty Holmes Vail says

    September 8, 2023 at 7:04 pm

    Kay taught me to sew when I was in 4-H. I always enjoyed visiting with her when I saw her at the Senior Center.

  14. Mary Ann Stockhill Liles says

    September 9, 2023 at 1:49 pm

    To Kay’s family: I spent many happy hours at the Robinson ranch when I was growing up, as Maw and Paw were my adopted grandparents. Kay was always such a nice lady. May she rest in peace. My sympathy to the family. Mary Ann Stockhill Liles

  15. Kent Roberts says

    September 9, 2023 at 4:01 pm

    Scott, Angie & girls, so sorry for your loss, she was a great lady!

  16. Robin (Shafer) Jung-Schatz says

    September 9, 2023 at 7:41 pm

    Scott, Jean, and family;
    I’m so very sorry for the loss of your mother. I’ve known your family since I came to live with my family. Mom and Dad will be greeting her with big hugs and smiles just inside the pearly gates. They thought so highly of your mom and dad as did I. I never saw her without a smile and a chuckle. She will be missed by so many. She was so well liked and loved and loved by many. My deepest sympathy.

  17. Carol and Steve Wilcox says

    September 10, 2023 at 7:52 am

    Sad to hear of Kay’s passing. She was part of our family, from our parents being very good friends, to her and my sister marrying twin brothers. Lots of memories.

  18. Bunny and Gary Miller says

    September 10, 2023 at 7:56 am

    So sorry to hear Kay has passed. Our family’s spent many good times together. I will always cherish the memory’s of the Christmas party’s with the movies , rodeos and she always had a bag of full sized candy bars for everyone, card party’s that after moving to town she and mom would go to the senior center and play cards and she was one who always called me by my given name Bunita. We loved her and so we send our love to all of you.

  19. Tracy Hauk says

    September 10, 2023 at 9:54 am

    Scot & Angy

    Our sincerest condolences. Kathryn was quite the lady. Hugs to all of you.

    Mike, Tracy, Jaxon & Jhett Hauk

  20. Walter & Shirley Rolf says

    September 11, 2023 at 10:28 am

    Jean, Scott and families, sorry your loss. Enjoy your memories!

  21. Lynne Weischedel says

    September 11, 2023 at 3:58 pm

    So sorry for your loss!

  22. Kyle and Gail Shaw says

    September 11, 2023 at 7:25 pm

    Dear Family, I remember how Kay helped the girls with their goat project for 4-H many years ago. She was always so willing to help out. She was a great lady. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

  23. DANIEL DINARDI says

    September 12, 2023 at 10:15 am

    Jean and Scott, I am truly sorry for you loss,I met your mother once and she was truly a very nice person

  24. Mary Ottoy says

    September 12, 2023 at 4:50 pm

    Robinson Family,
    Sending many thoughts and prayers to you all. I know she’ll be missed greatly!

  25. Shannon Holmen says

    September 12, 2023 at 7:35 pm

    She was always so sweet to me. I’m sure she leave a big hole in your hearts. My prayers.

  26. Glo Wilkinson says

    September 14, 2023 at 9:07 am

    Awe, hugs to all of you. A beautiful soul.

  27. Karson and Marie Farnum Kluverf says

    September 14, 2023 at 9:10 am

    Kay’s Family
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Enjoyed visits with Kay.

  28. Bill Moths says

    September 14, 2023 at 12:47 pm

    Jean, Scot and Families, Sorry for your loss. I share many memories of your mom from the visits to the Robinson Ranch, area brandings and Powderville gatherings. She was a great lady and know she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  29. Christine Laurie says

    September 14, 2023 at 6:36 pm

    I just found out of Kay’s passing! I have known Kay since high school days! I have always looked up to her abilities! What a wonderful lady!! Jean , Scott and all your family I send love and condolences! Your Dad also was special in my life of friends. Blessings always , Chris

  30. Chet holmes says

    September 14, 2023 at 8:41 pm

    Jean , Scot so sorry to hear about your mother passing away. she will be missed by all.

  31. Pam (Moths) Nisley says

    September 15, 2023 at 11:27 am

    From my earliest memories, she has been a delight in my life! Yes, her conversation with her signature chuckles, is missed. Those laughs were in my view, her joy bubbling out 🙂
    A few years ago, I was able to reconnect at a Junior High VOLLEYBALL game, with her great granddaughter from Circle, playing against my granddaughter from Broadus.
    A cherished visit!!!
    40 years ago, my husband Dave was on a shearing crew that clipped her sheep. He came home saying “her sheep were the BIGGEST he had ever seen!!!
    Our love and prayers for the Peace Of Christ , over you
    all!!!

  32. Kistia Johnson Golie says

    September 17, 2023 at 4:31 pm

    Angie, Scot & Family
    So sorry to hear of your loss! Many prayers for you all!

    KistiaJohnson and Wyatt

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Service Schedule

Family to Receive Friends

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

Thursday September 14, 2023

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Funeral Service

11:00 a.m.

Friday September 15, 2023

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Interment

Friday September 15, 2023

Custer County Cemetery

Miles City, Montana 59301

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