Michael Thomas O’Shea Jr., 89, of Miles City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 18, 2019, at Holy Rosary Healthcare in Miles City.
Michael Thomas O’Shea Jr. was born at home on December 31, 1929 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the sixth child born to Michael Thomas O’Shea and Celina (Babineau) O’Shea. Michael graduated from Belmont High School in Los Angeles CA in 1948 and entered the United States Air Force after attending college in Los Angeles in 1950. He served 21 years in the USAF earning the rank of Master Sergeant. He served at several duty stations around the U.S. and around the world. He had various duty stations starting with Lacklin AFB, Greenland, Greenville, SC, Waco, TX, Rheinmein AFB in Germany, Eglin AFB in Ft Walton Beach,FL, Tachikawa, Japan, Donaldson AFB, Robins AFB, GA where he retired after.
He married Anne Graves at Stoners Grove Baptist Church in Southmont, NC in 1956. Anne had two children, Glenn and Rhonda. He lovingly took on the father role and to this marriage came along Michael Jeffrey. They were married for 18 years, and he lovingly took care of her when she was diagnosed with cancer and passed away in 1974. Mike met Frances Ramsay Florain at a Parents without Partners St. Patrick’s Day Party in 1974 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Fran had been widowed for two years and had just moved back to the States. Mike made it clear from the first date that they were going to be married. Along with Fran, came two step-daughters and a very energetic two-year-old named David. They moved north to Fran’s hometown of Miles City, MT where he settled in nicely. He became a business owner of O’Shea Appliance Center, County Commissioner of Custer County for four years and devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He never lost his faith in God and had a prayer list so many people he loved and needed help. He was an active member in many community organizations. He retired from his appliance business in 1992 and volunteered at Holy Rosary Hospital and RSVP. Mike was a wonderful husband, father, caregiver and a man of prayer. After years of happiness with his second wife, he nursed her back to health through two strokes. He was a caregiver up to the very end of his life with Fran as well and together they celebrated there 47 wedding anniversary on July 6. One of Mike’s last instructions to David was “go take care of your Mother”. There is no doubt that everyone that was in his life was enriched.
He was preceded in death by his father, Michael Thomas O’Shea Sr., mother Celina Babineau O’Shea, his siblings, Thomas O’Shea, Lorin O’Shea, Carol Shumer, Bobbie O’Shea and Peggy Schwab. He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Ann Graves O’Shea.
He is survived by his wife Frances O’Shea, three children, Glenn O’Shea of Southmont, NC, Rhonda O’Shea of Rockvale, TN, Michael Jeffrey O’Shea of Halifax, VA; two step-daughters, Debra Duus and Myra Florian both Panama City, FL and a step-son, David Florian of Miles City. His grandchildren, Noelle O’Shea, Holley Dauler, Michael J. O’Shea, II., Rebekah O’Shea Granger, Jaimie, Christopher, Courtney O’Shea. Eric Gilliam, Shane Gilliam and Andrea Zirkle. He also has 8 great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City with the family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m followed by a Vigil service at 6:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City. Rite of Committal will follow in the Custer County Cemetery with full military honors. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Rosary & Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Monday July 22, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday July 23, 2019
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N Montana Ave
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rite of Committal
Following the Funeral Mass
Tuesday July 23, 2019
Custer County Cemetery
Cemetery Rd.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday July 22, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Rosary & Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Monday July 22, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
10:00 a.m.
Tuesday July 23, 2019
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N Montana Ave
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rite of Committal
Following the Funeral Mass
Tuesday July 23, 2019
Custer County Cemetery
Cemetery Rd.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday July 22, 2019
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Dolores H. Steiner says
Fran,David, and all of Mike.s family. Martin and I offer our condolence on the loss of a great and faithful man. You are in our prayers. Martin and Dolores H. Steiner
Joanne Richardson says
Fran, David, and family
Sending my sincere sympathy to each of you. There are so many memories of visits with Mike and Fran. He always made an effort to attend functions of every kind to keep in touch with so many friends. Always so cheerful and pleasant. May this faith-filled man now sleep in eternal peace.
Kristi and Reece says
We are so sorry Mr.Florian and family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
M J CRANDALL says
my sympathy
john clark says
What a very good man. Glad to have known him.
Barbara Schommer Klempke says
Good bye Uncle Mickey, until we meet again at the family reunion.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
Fran, David & family-
Mike was a very selfless, kind & gentle man and all that knew him will miss him terribly. He always tried to do the best he could with the time & energy he had left. I have missed our little visits at the soup kitchen and Extended Care in the past year. May you find comfort in the memories you undoubtedly have.
Kathleen Schwab says
My sympathy to the family! My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow!
Bradley G Laverne says
Dear David, Ms. Frances & Family:
Our condolences and sincere sympathies. A good and faithful servant and a role model of faith-in-action.
May Eternal Rest Grant Unto Him O’ Lord! May Your Perpetual Light Shine Upon Him.
Brad & Frances La Verne
Rhonda and family says
A superb gentle man. Someone we should all try to emulate. Prayers for him and his family.
Dan and Katie Benoit says
Fran, Dave and family,
We are saddened to hear of your loss. We offer our deepest sympathy.
Dan and Katie Benoit says
Fran, David and family,
We are saddened to hear of your loss. We offer our deepest sympathy.
Kim Stanton says
Dear Fran, David, and Family,
So saddened to hear your beloved husband and father has passed. Peace and comfort to you all today and in the coming days. With prayers of condolence,
Kim Stanton
Cherrie Beyer says
David and Fran,
So sorry for your loss. Mike was a remarkable man – and very kind. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Cherrie Beyer
Lynn Anderson says
David and Fran,
I’m saddened by your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you. May God’s peace and comfort find you during this difficult time. Our loved ones may be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.
Cindy Fuhrman Erickson says
I got to know Mike and Fran when they both volunteered at Holy Rosary. I loved sitting and visiting with Mike! Such a wonderful man! I will miss seeing him around. Sending thoughts and prayers to his family!
Terry and Myra Annalora says
David, Fran, and family
We are sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. We will remember his smile and his energy. He was always ready with a story, a generosity he extended to everyone. Sending prayers to his family.
Sandy McFarland Hays says
Fran and Family, Sending prayers to all during this hard time.
Pam & Bob Holland says
Dear Dave, Fran & Family,
We are so saddened to hear of Mike’s death. Hold fast to the beautiful memories you have. May God wrap his arms around you all and hold you close to Him as you go through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you.
Pam & Bob Holland
Terri Lee Turnquist Nation says
David and Fran,
So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. May God give you comfort and peace at this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Snell says
O’Shea Family:
My heartfelt sympathies. Cherish the memories! Love & prayers to you all.
LaVerne Jones Hebner says
My sympathy to you all.