Richard Clark Bonine, Sr., formerly of Miles City, left his earthly body September 6, 2016 as a result of cancer. He was born July 7, 1937 in Worland, WY to Buren and Helen (Healy) Bonine. Richard (or Dick as he was known to his friends) grew up on a ranch near Volberg, MT and later moved to Miles City. He graduated from Custer County High School in 1956. Dick attended colleges in Las Cruses, NM and MSU in Bozeman, MT.
On June 28, 1960, he and Jane Donahue were married in Three Forks, MT. They moved to the Pine Hills east of Miles City, MT where they started their family that would grow to include 13 children. He ranched in the area and later worked at Fort Keogh. The family moved from Miles City in 1997, lived in Thermopolis, WY, and settled in the Ryegate/Roundup, MT area in 2007.
Dick loved working with horses and was a steward of the land. He was a 4-H leader, FFA supporter, and a member of the Caledonian Society. He also had a strong affinity for Native American culture, was a gifted woodworker, and a licensed pilot. Dick loved to laugh and tell jokes, had a great love of music, and a deep spirituality.
His legacy is his family. Left to carry on this legacy is his mother Helen, his wife of 56 years, Jane, their 13 children: Richard Jr., Martha, Phil and Suellen, Barb and Max Holcomb, Sue and Jay Henderson, Greg, Duncan and Wendy, Randall and Jennifer, Russell and Nancy, Mary, Jon and Kristina, Brian, Gary and April, his 29 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, his sister Kathlyn Johnson, extended family members, and numerous friends.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home followed by a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, September 12, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 120 N. Montana, Miles City, MT. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday September 11, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Prayer Service
6:00 p.m.
Sunday September 11, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Monday September 12, 2016
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N. Montana
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rite of Committal
Will follow
Monday September 12, 2016
Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday September 11, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Prayer Service
6:00 p.m.
Sunday September 11, 2016
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Mass
10:00 a.m.
Monday September 12, 2016
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N. Montana
Miles City, Montana 59301
Rite of Committal
Will follow
Monday September 12, 2016
Calvary Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Katherine Flint says
We are so sorry to hear about Dick. He will be remembered with fondness by Doug and I. Prayers for his family.
Patricia Clodfelder says
Rest in peace Sir
Merry and Armando DeAnda says
Richard, Barb and family. We are so sorry for your loss. We send our deepest sympathies. May your father dance with the angels in heaven.. Pleaee let us know if you need anything
Rayetta Fjell says
Jane & family;
Thinking of you at this sad time.
May you be comforted in this time of sorrow by the love you have known and the joys you have shared. Prayers & Gentle thoughts are with you.
Rayetta Fjell
D'Ona Pierce says
I’m so sorry to hear of his passing
Shumon Pius says
My sincere condolences and blessings to you all. He was a good man, husband and father. Sorry for your loss.
D Chambers says
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your dear loved one, please accept my condolences during this painful time. Losing a loved one is distressing and as comfort is needed from family and friends, it is my hope your family will find comforting the promise at Isaiah 25:8 where we are assured that soon “death will be swallowed up forever.” It is my hope your family will find the strength to endure during the days ahead.
Jessie and Jim Leidholt says
Dick was a fine man. So sorry for your loss.
Kriss Erickson says
Helen and Kay, I am sorry to read about the passing of your dear son and brother. Jane, condolences on your husband, Dick’s passing. To all of Dick’s children, grand children and great grand children, Dick was a good man and father. So sorry for your loss and may your memories bring you comfort.
Clara jo says
Sorry to hear about your loss . May God fill your hearts with wonderful memories today and every day ! God Bless
Timothy Healy says
Dear Bonines,
I will be sending a Mass for your wonderful Dick’s intentions. It might not make it to you in time for the service, but I will send it care of his mom, my aunt, Helen. I am sure she will get it to you all in due time.
Very sad to hear of his passing. I did talk to Aunt Helen for a little while on the phone. He was a fine man and a tribute to the community.
Carol Scoton says
Martha my heart goes out to you and your family. May you cherish his memories always. My prayers and sympathy to you all.
Phyllis M Claudson says
Duncan. Prayers to you and your family. I will remember your Dad at Mass this weekend. May God hold all of you in His arms and give you comfort and peace
Tameka says
God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily found in times of distress.
-Psalms 46:1
Kathy Brown says
What a legacy to leave to you all. Randall, I am sorry for your loss.
Timothy Healy says
Slight change of plans, as I learned that Aunt Helen is on her way to Miles City for the funeral, so I sent it to Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 120 North Montana, Miles City, MT, 59301
We send you all our love and best wishes. Sorry we can’t be there in person.
Tim
Lyle and Laurie Burgess says
Our prayers are for you, Bonine Family. We got to know Dick, Jane and Brian when they lived in Ryegate. I had many good discussions with Dick and enjoyed the times we would by chance meet. He will sorely be missed.
A shout out to Brian – your dad was a wonderful man and we pray for him and you at this tough time. Remember the good times.
Lyle and Laurie Burgess
Carlotta and Gary Hecker says
Gary and I met Dick when he rented a wheelchair accessible van from us. We enjoyed visiting with him whenever he stopped by. We will miss our conversations and know God will be taking care of him. Our condolences to all of his family.
Marie Farnum Kluver says
Jane and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Bless you and your family.
Marie Farnum Kluver
Dorothy Zabrocki says
Martha
I am sorry I didn’t get a chance to see you. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joe and Cathi Peila says
Jane and all of the Bonine Family: We have so many memories of times together while you were in the Miles City area. We are so sorry for your loss and consider it a blessing that we had the privilege of knowing Dick. He does indeed leave a legacy and we wish each one of you thoughts, hugs and prayers.
Mary Petro McClarty says
So sad to hear about your dad. Prayers for your family.
Donna Althoff says
Dearest Jane, and to all your precious Family,
I was saddened to read of your loss. I promise my prayers for each and ALL of you.
Donna and Weldon Althoff