Kenneth C. Preston, 92, of Miles City, passed away May 12, 2013 in Miles City at Holy Rosary Health Care.
Kenneth was born April 22, 1921 in Broadus to Ernest W. and Angelina (Schumaker) Preston. He attended grade school and high school in Broadus. He entered the U.S. Navy and served from 1941 to 1946 in World War II. Upon his honorable discharge, he returned to Broadus and then to Miles City where he married Alvera L. Irion on December 20, 1945. Kenneth worked for the Milwaukee Railroad for over 30 years retiring in Miles City where he and Alvera made their home.
He loved to bowl, garden, and can all their gardening goods. Kenneth enjoyed camping, fishing, and was a member of the Eagles. He faithfully attended church at Grace Bible Church in Miles City. Through the years Kenneth always walked for the Relay for Life and did so even when he required the use of a wheelchair.
Kenneth is survived by son Gary (Bev) Preston of Gillette, WY and daughter Gloria Patrick of Longmont, CO. He is survived by his grandchildren, Brandon (Kari) Preston, Rachelle (Curtis) Hall, and Roxanne (Quentin) Wedan; great grandchildren, Grant Wedan, Patrick Hall, Preston Hall, Braydon Preston, Kameron Preston; sister, Mary Schaffer of Broadus and sister-in-law Mary Irion of Broadus as well as special friend Dorothy Murnin and the entire Murnin family.
He was preceded in death by his wife Alvera in 2001; sisters, Velma Mann, Ruby Engler, Esther Schaffer, Elsie Preston, Alma Preston, Marjorie Hall and Hallie Preston; brothers, George, Ernest, Tom and Acie Preston, and one son-in-law.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 20, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow at the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City with military honors. Condolences for the family may be left at www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday May 19, 2013
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Sreet
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Monday May 20, 2013
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Monday May 20, 2013
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday May 19, 2013
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Sreet
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Monday May 20, 2013
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Monday May 20, 2013
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, MT 59301
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Cindy and Dale Berg says
To Kens Family:
Ken was such a nice man, who was an inspiration for me to watch each year at Relay. Though he could not walk fast he always finished and was very dedicated. Thoughts and prayers are with your family and Dorothys. God Bless you all.
Dannette Cremer says
I will miss seeing Ken’s smiling face come into the office. He attended many basketball and volleyball games over the years! We had many a conversation about gardening too. Prayers to his family and many happy memories.
Shannon Holmen says
Dear Gary & Bev & families,
So sorry for loosing Ken. He was always real nice to visit with. We know how hard it is to loose a dad. Our prayers, Bryan & Shannon Holmen
Sandy Anderson says
Gary, Gloria and families, We understand the loss of parents. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Sandy and Pat Anderson and the rest of the Parker Kids.
Debi Rapstad says
Dear Gloria, Gary, Bev and families – – -My love to you at this difficult time. What wonderful memories I have of Ken and all of our family get-togethers! Take care.
Debi Rapstad
Teri and Doug Zook says
Dearest Gloria, Gary, Bev, and kids:
We were surprised to see yesterday that your dear dad had passed away. Parents from our age-group are leaving this earth:( . Memories are so vivid of times Gloria, Gary, Debbie, and Teri would stay together when the folks would go out in Miles City. What fun we had:)! ~~ Also remembering bowling, dinners together,traveling to Broadus/Olive together, and Mom, Dad, and Alvera working together at the old Moutain Bell Telephone Company. Loved your parents and felt they were just about like parents to us too. Please accept our deepest sympathy and friendsihp.
Teri and Doug
Karen (Curran) Dutton says
Dear Gloria, Gary and your families,
Was so very sorry to read about your Dad. My Dad passed away a year and a half ago and I am still missing him. I have fond memories of your parents. The time has passed so quickly and it was hard to read that he was in his nineties. This is a sad time for you and please know my prayers and sympathy are for all of you.
Karen
Glen Burton says
Our sympathy to my class mate, Mary Schaffer and her Preston family. It is sad to watch the toll being taken of the old timer of our era. Glen and Shirlty
Glen Burton says
Our sympathy to my class mate, Mary Schaffer and her Preston family. It is so sad to watch the toll being taken of the old timers of our era. Glen and Shirley
Ed and Bev Schaffer says
Our most sincere sympathy in the loss of your father. Wish we could be there with you all today.
Cora Smith Ofstie says
Gloria I’m so sorry for the loss of your Dad. It is hard to lose our parents. May God comfort you and the Family.