Hugh Lewis Rooney passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 11 AM in Billings, MT at Morning Star Senior Living Reflections.
Lewis was born on October 21, 1930 in Miles City, Montana at the Darcy Hospital and was raised on the family ranch on Beaver Creek, south of Miles City. He graduated from 8th grade at the Beaver Creek School. He then graduated from Custer County High School in 1947 and attended the Junior College in Miles City. Lewis worked for Doyle’s Plumbing and Heating and helped work on the Custer County Court House. He met Joyce Todd in high school and they were married on August 19, 1950. They made their home on the old Choate place on Beaver Creek and were ranchers for 60 years before retiring to Miles City in 2011. They then moved to Morning Star Senior Living in Billings, MT on May 15, 2020 where Lewis resided until his death.
Lewis is survived by his wife, Joyce, of 71 years as well as his children: Jim Rooney, Shepherd, MT, Kathi Pfeifle (Randy), Billings, MT and Kelli Rooney (Doug), Dallas, TX. He is also survived by his grandchildren Deann Rooney, Sean Rooney (Staci), James Rooney, Ash Hilliard (Nicki), Ty Hilliard, Robert Pfeifle, Nick Pfeifle, Eric Klein (Jessica), Ryan Klein (Karla) and Kelsi Klein (Savon) as well as 11 great grandchildren, sister, Betty Ann Dilger, Fergus Falls, MN and sisters-in-law, Vera Schiller of Billings, MT and Jan (Ray) Miller, Miles City. Lewis is also survived by numerous nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh and Clara (Schiller) Rooney, his brother, Larry Rooney, and a daughter, Dori Lu Rooney.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 3, 2021 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday September 3, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday September 4, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
After Funeral Service
Saturday September 4, 2021
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday September 3, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday September 4, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment
After Funeral Service
Saturday September 4, 2021
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Share
Terry becker says
So sorry to see my friend pass, Lewis was a very good man and well liked.
The Carpani's - Adam, Ginger, Wyatt & McKade says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May cherished memories give you comfort.
Gary and Jean Schiller says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Rooney family Gary and Jean Schiller and the rest of the Schiller family
Connie Williams Ahlgren says
So sorry for your loss..hugs and prayers…hes at peace now probably horse back in tall green grass…
Criss Neiman says
Lots of hugs and prayers being said for all your family. He was such a kind man.
Debbie Weyer says
Joyce, Jim, Kathi & Kelly and family…. so very sorry for your loss. I know it will be tough on all of you. He is with our Lord now, free of this awful disease and spry again…… “DEATH leaves a heartache no one can heal, LOVE leaves a memory no one can steal”. author unknown.
Marcy Parks says
I am so sorry for your loss! My heart goes out to you! You are in my thoughts and prayers!
James Arneson says
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. May God comfort you now and always and hold you close. May the best of memories warm your hearts and comfort you all
Dale Tribby says
Dear Rooney family – So sorry to hear of Mr. Rooney’s passing. What a full life he lived. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Pastor Rick and Jana Hammond says
So very sorry to hear of your loss! May the Lord hold you close in your grief. So grateful that he is resting in the arms of his Savior!
Pastor Rick and Jana Hammond
Xinq says
Sorry for your family loss. Strength and peace be with you all
Pastor Ken and Natalie Evans says
Our hearts grieve with you at the loss of your Dad. He was such a blessing to all of us. Praise the Lord he is rejoicing in heaven right now. Walking and leaping and praising God. Our prayers are with all the family.
Jan cornutt says
Sad for your lost, he was a good man
Scott Leach family says
We were truly broken hearted to hear that Lewis passed. We have many wonderful memories of his service for his Lord. He was a true example to the young men of today of how to be faithful, not only to his faith but also to his family. We pray God will give you a peace in knowing he is happy, healthy and alive with his Savior.
Ruben and June Opp says
To all the Rooney family,we are so sorry to hear about the passing of your loved one. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all knowing that he is no longer suffering but rejoicing in heaven with all those that have already gone before him. May God bless and comfort you all during these difficult days and the days ahead.
Ruben and June Opp
Mr.and Mrs. Robert & Donita LaJoie says
Your all in our prayers for Gods loving comfort to help you through your grief. Mr. Rooney is with our beloved Jesus. One day you will all be together again. God Bless each and every one of his family.
Barb Jones of Holland Michigan says
Kathi and Kelli
I am so sorry for your loss. Both of you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
May God wrap you in His loving arms.
Love, hugs and prayers
Barb Quillian Jones
Beverly Charlton says
Jim and family
I am sorry for your loss. Your mom and dad had 71 years together, what a blessing. God be with you as you go through this time of hurting. Heaven is a wonderful place to be and so many joyful reunions.
Donnie Rooney says
Aunt Joyce, Kathi,Kelli,Jim & all of Lewis’s family. I’m so sorry for your loss of a good har working man. My favorite memories with uncle Lewis and Aunt Joyce was at branding time. We would get done with the process of branding calves and then it was time to go to the house or yard and visit untill lunch was ready..Then everyone ate and visited some more. Then everyone went home. Then next day do it all over again at my dads now my brother’s Ron & Sherry Rooney’s place. Well you know the rest of the story. This went on for 3 or 5 days .R.I.P my friend. I’ll see you again.
Melva Curnan says
Mrs Rooney and family, I’m so sorry to see of Mr Rooney’s passing. I always enjoyed seeing you both at the bank or in the store. My sympathy and prayers for all of you 🙏.
Linda Wolff says
Joyce, Jim, Kathy, Kelli
So sorry to hear about your Dad’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rachel Knapp says
Kathi and Family,
My thoughts are prayers are with you all. I never had the privilege of meeting Lewis, but he sure raised a great daughter she had a big heart and a great friend).
Craig and Jerianne Dunnam says
We loved to hear every story he told of the old days, we loved to hear him laugh. We loved to hear him pray. We love that we were able to know one of the last of the old cowboys.
MARTHA CRANDALL says
My sympathy
Grant & Betty says
Joyce and family, you’re in our thoughts and prayers. Although we couldn’t make it back to Miles City to be with you in person, it was so good to be able to be join you virtually for Lewis’ memorial via the video feed today.
We share your deep conviction and respect for the Bible; may you find comfort and solace from our Creator, who designed us to live, as well as his Son who demonstrated the power to resurrect during his earthly ministry. (John 11:38-44)
Love to each of you😢
Doug & Debbie Skiles says
Joyce and the family of Lewis,
We are so sorry to hear of Lewis’s passing. He was a good man. Lewis and Joyce were always kind to us, even though we haven’t visited in years. Thinking of all of you during your loss.
Love, Hugs and Prayers.
Doug & Debbie Skiles
Mary Ottoy says
My heartfelt sympathies to you all.
Bud & Connie Wells says
Joyce, Jim, Kathy, & Kelly,
We are so sorry for your loss. So many great memories of your family & wonderful friendship.
We love you so very much & will be praying for you in the days ahead.
Bud & Connie Wells Family. ❤️❤️
Curtis and Kate Terrett says
so sorry for your loss.
Rick and Dee Abbott says
To each of Lewis’ family members: We are very saddened over the loss of Lewis. He was a mainstay of Beaver Creek for MANY years! May God bless you as you mourn the loss of Lewis.