Laramie Lyle McMillan, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at his home.
Laramie was born on September 18, 1944 in Miles City, Montana, the son of Pansy (May) and Lyle McMillan. While growing up, he spent time at the Taylor Ranch at Rock Springs and Kinsey. He was known for his hard-working ethics. He met the love of his life, Barbara Petersohn and they were married on September 3, 1965, before getting his draft notice. He left on a cold December day for Butte, attending school at Fort Belvoir, Virginia before being shipped to Germany. After his time was up in the Army, he returned to Miles City where he joined his wife and went to work for the Taylor Ranch at Rock Springs. He loved a good hard day of work and could fix anything. They had two sons, Rowdi Le and Ryan Lyle of course the apple of his eyes were his two granddaughters, Tori Kessler and Kori McMillan and his two great grandchildren Tanner and Klaire.
Laramie is survived by his wife Barb; sons Rowdi and Ryan; granddaughters Kori and Tori; great grandchildren Tanner and Klaire, sisters Ginger (Terry) Omland and Darla (Mike) Woods, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by father and mother, step-father, grandparents, mother and father-in-law, several uncles, aunts and some dear friends.
A Military Graveside service will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery in Miles City with full military honors. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
1:00 p.m.
Friday November 17, 2023
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
1:00 p.m.
Friday November 17, 2023
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Ken and Pat Jones says
We will forever miss you and the memories are so many, rest now, love you so much.
Kerry Thomason and family says
We will miss our kind and gentle brother-in-law, always had a smile and hug for us. Rest now in peace. Love you and will miss you Laramie Lyle!
Patty Eisele says
I worked with Laramie for 20 years at the VA. He was a funny, wise, and gentle man.
Barbara Cook Ashley says
So sorry for your loss. Laramie was such a nice person. I have know him since he was in high school he used to hang around with my cousin Jim Kildare at my grandma house. They used to play 45 records and the one I remember them playing the most was Real Wild Child. Later in our lives we worked together at he VA Hospital and we sure enjoyed talking about the good old days. Such a wonderful person.
James Arneson says
I met Laramie when I started working at the VA. Haven’t seen him since he retired, missed the visits. May God bless you all with the best of memories now and always
Tana McMillan Frost says
Sending heartfelt sympathy. Laramie, my eldest cousin; a man of quiet strength, a dry sense of humor and a good dancer.
Donald Lyle McMillan says
Rest in peace cousin Laramie. I know you are off to meet your father and our namesake. It was my pleasure and honor to visit his grave in Belgium. I will continue to remember Uncle Lyle and you every Veterans Day.
Bob Petersohn and family says
Thank you for sharing some of your vast knowledge with us over the years. The family get togethers we had in the past are embedded in our memories forever. A great brother in-law and wonderful uncle to our children Rest in peace, love you always and forever.
ELVERA HAFLOF NEUHARDT says
THE NEUHARDTS SEND THEIR THOUGHTS AND BLESSINGS
Debbie Rae Davis says
Saddening news to hear Laramie can rest peacefully now. Many hugs, and prayers for all the famillies. Love from Te Davis Family Tim, Deb, Zachery, Drew
Deb & Bob Hagemeister says
Darla, Ginger and families. So sorry to hear about Laramie. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Deb and Bob
Kristen Thomason says
I always looked at Uncle Laramie as a wise, gentle cowboy. His life experiences he’d share. The twinkle in his eyes when he’d see his kids, nieces and nephews. His chuckle and big smile. That dang ram that knocked me over on our walk (he didn’t live much longer 😂 )! Every time we’d visit—he’s stand at the garage and wave us goodbye as we drove out of sight. Protective. Unconditionally loving. I know he is in Heaven with the best of them! RIP Uncle Laramie! We’ll take care of Aunt Barb now 💜
DeAnne Jonas says
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Jim and Annalise Willson says
Barb and family we are so sorry to hear about Laramie. We have known him forever, He always had a smile and was a good friend. We had not seen him for several years. I was a Pine Hills native (Not the School) but my dads ranch was in the Pine Hills. So i can see why he stayed out there. Annalise (Haglof) grew up with the Taylor Family at Rock Springs, MT. REST IN PEACE LARAMIE.
Jim and Annalise Willson
Dennis Hirsch says
My prayers are with you and family
Cathi Peila says
Always enjoyed visiting with Laramie when we worked at the VA. He was always so kind and pleasant. Sincere sympathy for your loss.
Ruben and June Opp says
Barbara and family, We are so sorry to see where Laramie passed on to his heavenly home. Ruben said many times Laramie was such a pleasant person working at the VA accepting the freight that he delivered their several times a week. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time and the days ahead,May God Bless and comfort you all.
Ruben and June Opp
Dennis Pluhar says
Barb and family…I always admired the work ethic Laramie devoted to the Taylor Ranch…his grin and chuckle were one of the best…he was a good man…God Bless U-All.
Irene Pluhar says
Barb,Rowdi,Ryan and family, so sorry to hear of Laramie passing. Haven’t seen him in a few years, but always greeted you with a beautiful smile. Let those wonderful memories carry you through the hard times. Buster and Irene
Arvin Dalke says
So sorry for the passing of Laramie,
Laramie and I were very good friends in high school and had a lot of good times together. May he rest in peace
And God Bess his family .
DeDe Stieber says
Barb, Rowdi, Ryan, Mom and Terry, Darla and Mike, and Family:
We are all mourning the loss of Uncle Laramie with you and we are so sorry for your loss. We remember Uncle Laramie “lighting up” a room with his wonderful “hearty” voice and his “twinkling” eyes and funny stories and jokes! “Sis, did I ever tell you the story about the time…..”, he would always say to both of his sisters, with his hearty voice and big grin. Some of our best memories were at our family’s big Holiday gatherings at Grandpa and Grandma May’s house where Uncle Laramie would add humor or a story to any conversation! We also remember so many fun dances and times with him at the Rock Springs Hall and other fun family events! We will miss your twinkling eyes, giant smile, and gentle heart and soul. Keep them all laughing and dancing in Heaven, Uncle Laramie! May you rest in Peace! We love and miss you! DeDe Stieber and Family, Dena Lang and Family, Shanna Murnion and Family
Bonnie says
So sorry to hear about Laramie. I worked with him at the va and he always had a joke to tell. May he rest in peace
carol watts says
Darla and Ginger and others, so sorry for your loss. I went to high school with Laramie and remember him being a really good guy. I would visit with him later on but could never convince him to come to a class reunion. Sincere sympathy to his family.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
Ginger, Darla, Barb and all the rest of your family- May all the good memories live on to comfort and console you in the coming days and years.
My sincere sympathy in your loss.