Robbie South
Robbie Lee South, age 40, of Miles City passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center in Clackamas, Oregon while being treated with acute leukemia.
Robbie was born on September 25, 1971 in Miles City, Montana, the son of Lonnie Lee and Barbara Faye (Miech) South. He attended grade school and graduated from Custer County District High School in 1989. Following graduation, he attended Miles Community College and went to work at K-Mart in Miles City, and continued his position in International Falls and Minneapolis. He then took on K-Mart´s branch called K.R.A.D. (Kids Race Against Drugs) which took him throughout the United States. He later moved to Fairfield, California then Crescent City, California with K-Mart as store Manager, later transferring him to Portland as manager in the K-Mart Stores. He remained in the Portland Metro area and became the loss prevention manager there until the time of his death.
Robbie loved taking photos and listening to music. He also enjoyed traveling and most of all spending time with his family.
Robbie is survived by his parents, Lonnie and Barbara South of Miles City, MT; a brother, Jason South of Portland, OR; a sister, Donna (Marc) Martinez of Colorado Springs, CO; his aunts: Diane Dempster of Parkman, WY; Wanda (Art) Peaslee of Miles City, MT; Judy Kings of Miles City, MT; Marilyn (Tom) McBride of Billings, MT; Glinda Hunter of Miles City, MT; and Marla Cooper of Missouri; his uncles: Jack (Maggie) Miech of Parkman, WY; Bob (Darlene) South of Miles City, MT; and Lloyd (Joanne) South of Miles City, MT; and three nieces: Jordan, Gabriel and Samantha.
Visitation will begin on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 from 4:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Robbie´s family to help defray medical expenses.
Service Schedule
Visitation
08:00 to 18:00
Wednesday November 9, 2011
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Family to Receive Friends
16:00 to 18:00
Wednesday November 9, 2011
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00
Thursday November 10, 2011
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
08:00 to 18:00
Wednesday November 9, 2011
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Family to Receive Friends
16:00 to 18:00
Wednesday November 9, 2011
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00
Thursday November 10, 2011
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
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Ginger and Arnie Weber says
Sorry to hear about your son Rob. Our prayers are with you all. God be with you, Barb and Jason.
Love you all, Ginger and Arnie
Michael M. Devich says
I am so sorry for your loss. Rob was a great friend and wonderful person. I will miss him. Your family is in my prayers.
Mary Kings Grube says
Lonny, Barb, and Jason:
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Robby. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. What a blessing your boys have been to you. Take comfort in the fact that he’s sharing the Kingdom of God with some wonderful grandparents. I’m sure that Floyd & Grace were waiting to greet him!! One day Jesus will wipe all our tears, and what a glorious day that will be! With love from, Mary & Janessa
kathy miller says
I am Shannon millers mother, Rob was a good friend to her and I always liked Rob. He was a very nice young man. I was truly sorry to hear about his death. My prayers go out to you all. May God Bless you all during this trying time.
Brook Coleman says
Really Sorry uncle Lonnie, Aunt Barb, and cousin Jason for your Loss. Robbie will be missed dearly.
Lloyd and Holly South says
Our condelences go out to each family member and may God Bless all. Robbie will be missed soooooooo much !!
Shannon "Miller" Locknane says
I don’t have words to even begin to describe what Robbie meant to me and still does. When I think of growing up, Miles City, CCDHS – Robbie is always one of the first and few that come to mind. Even as adults, we were able to stay connected on and off…. and recently we had reconnected and talked quite a bit. My heart hurts for you all. He was one of the truly great people in my life and I will forever miss “My Lopey”…. Prayers to you all
Mark Greenwood says
Rob you were a great friend! I’m so glad I was able to get to travel with you with KRAD. I can’t believe you’re gone but you will never be forgotten.
Sherry Clement says
Rob had a special gift. He made everyone he met, feel like they were his best friend. A gift like that is so special. I will miss my best friend. Sherry C
Ruth Wellborn says
Barb, Lonny, and Jason:
Rob was one of the best friends I have ever had. He was always so kind to everyone and loved by all. I will never forget him and will miss him always.
I am so sorry and will keep you in my prayers.
Pat Kendall says
My heart and prayers go out to the South family. Will think of you often Rob and miss you.
Sheri l Stewart says
So sorry to hear that Robbie passed. My prayers are with the family!
Clay Comstock & Family says
Robbie was a wonderful person and I am thankful that I knew him since we were kids. I will always remember him. My Condelences and Prayers.
Dawn Kuper says
Jason and family, What a shock! Taken so young! Working with both you and Rob was so much fun at the Short Stop. Many happy memories. Call me Jason we should reconnect. 697-6306
Dawn
Cathi Peila says
I am so sorry for your loss. So sudden. No words are adequate for losing a child.
Tammy Holmes says
I will miss you always Rob. I miss our crusin when we worked at Kmart here together. You were truly an amazing person. YOu had a big heart and always kind words. You will be missed my friend. My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to the family of this very special angel at this time. May he forever rest in peace.
Michelle MacGoldrick says
Dearest Rob was a very good person to all he came to know or even met. I personaly will miss him.
Corina D Venable says
I am sad to hear this news. Rob was always a good friend and classmate. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Renee' Mejia says
Rob, you may be out of sight but not out of mind. Rest in peace young man, you are missed.
Eugene Life says
Lonnie and Barb, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Lonnie you are a special friend and I know you are hurting – Please if I can do anything let me know.
Pat Pawlik says
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Rob at Kmart in Fairfied and he is the one who took my place when I retired in 2000. We had fun times at work and I will always remember the many long hours we worked.
I will remember Rob and his family in my prayers and you deal with his loss.
Rob was a great person.
Mike Cole says
Rob was one of those people that was always fun to be around. You were a dear friend and will be missed greatly. Rest in Peace! Prayers go out to the family.
Connie Nicely says
I am so sorry to hear about Robbie. He had a big heart and will be missed by all! My deepest sympathy to all the family.
The Logan Family says
We all Miss Rob! We thought the world of him.He was a great person to work with and a great friend for many years. Our Condolences.
Anne Marie Payne says
My thoughts and prayers are with the South family at this most difficult time. Rob was a very special friend to me. I will miss him!
Sandy Hatcher says
Barb,Lonni&Jason, So sorry to hear about Robbie, Your in my thoughts and prayers…
b heath says
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are never alone. You can find much comfort in the Holy Scriptures which assures us at Psalms 34:18 that God is near to those broken at heart and crushed in spirit. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Jo Lynn Olson says
Robbie I miss u! You were my rock during those days on KKRAD. I loved having u as my friend. You will be forever missed. Jason~ I pray for you and your parents. Hope you all can find some peace in this difficult time.
Susanna Lamont says
I just learned of Rob’s passing 12/31. I am sorry to hear he is gone. I worked with him at the Kmart in Gresham Or. He did alot with March of Dimes through Kmart. He got the whole store involved. He will be missed.
NIkki says
Robbie,
Thanks for being apart of some of the most memorable moments in my life. I will always treasure the memories and your friendship.
Love,
Nikki