Ross Stuart Miller, age 68, passed away on November 28, 2017 at his ranch in Jordan. Ross was born on December 6, 1949 in Miles City to Elliot and Ella (Danklefsen) Miller. Ross grew up at the family ranch in Angela, MT and attended North Sunday School. He attended CCDHS for 2 years, and then moved back to the ranch.
In 1966, Ross met the love of his life, Gay Billing, playing music for a 4H dance at the Meredith Hall. They were married on March 25, 1967. To this union, two children were born, Rodney in 1969 and Rena in 1972. Ross and Gay were married for 50 years. In 1969, Ross was enlisted in the National Guard, where he served stateside for 6 years.
Ross and his family remained at the Angela Ranch until 1985. Then in 1988, they moved to the Yellowstone Valley on a small ranch, where his son and daughter still live. In 2011, Ross and Gay moved to Gay’s family ranch on the Van Norman Road in Jordan. Ross remained there until the time of his death.
Ross took great interest helping 4H and FFA kids with livestock projects. Ross was always a great supporter of youth, especially his grandchildren. Ross was a member of the Miles City FFA Alumni and Montana Pork Producers. He was awarded the FFA Honorary Chapter Farmer Degree. He also won several awards from MSU hog carcass evaluations.
Ross is survived by his wife, Gay, a son Rodney (Crystal) Miller, a daughter, Rena (Mike) Todoroff and four very special grandchildren, Kailey and Garren Todoroff and Talen and Ridge Miller. He is also survived by two brothers Gale Miller and Verlin (Bernadette) Miller and many special nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elliot and Ella Miller, one sister Raella Allen, an infant brother, Boyd and an infant son. Memorials may be sent to Garfield County Ambulance Service or the charity of one’s choice.
Family will receive friends on Friday, December 8, 2017 from 4-6 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday December 8, 2017
Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday December 9, 2017
Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Saturday December 9, 2017
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday December 8, 2017
Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday December 9, 2017
Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Saturday December 9, 2017
Custer County Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Shorty&Judy Brush says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all Praying for God to give you the strength now and the days to come
RIP Ross
David and Punky Mann says
Thoughts and prayers for the family
Martha Crandall says
MY SYMPATHY
gary and pat helm says
GAY AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ROSS GOD BLESS YOU ALL LOVE FROM THE HELMS
linda walker says
Sad to hear this. Sympathy to the family.
Roberta Morgan Rickman says
Gay, I’m so sorry. Been a long time since I had seen him but do remember back in the days when I was teaching at North Sunday. God Bless.
Muff Engdahl says
Gay and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Ross was one of kind. He will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing him.
Muff
Josephine Meidinger says
Gay and family So sorry to hear about Ross Sympathy to the family
Linda D Estes says
Gay and family: Sorry to see this. Prayers for all of you.
Lee and Kathy Baugatz says
Gay sorry for your loss you are in our thoughts and prayers Lee and Kathy Baugatz
Gerome and Rita Wemmer & family says
Gay and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Ross was such a wonderful person. so much fun to be around. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours all the time. Love and prayers, The Gerome and Rita Wemmer family
Stu Hillis says
To the whole Miller Family. Anita and I are so very sorry for your loss. Ross and Rod were two of the first people we met when we moved to Miles City. I always enjoyed visiting with Ross, what a great sense of humor and outlook on life. He will be miss by all that knew him and a loss for all the people that never met him.
Jim and Ann Willson says
Gay and family- so sorry to hear about Ross “Rosie” what a guy. We have known the family for ever. Ross always had time to visit no matter where we were. He stirred a lot of dirt (Farming that is). Will always remember Ross and Gale working with us at the Mizpah Ranch many moons ago. RIP ole friend.
Jim and Annalise Willson
Cathy Byron says
Gay –
My heart is with you during this difficult time. Take it one day at a time. My prayers are with you and yours.
Wayne holmlund says
Ross and I grew up together, we had a lot of good times as kids. I will always remember him as a close friend. Rest in peace my friend.
Kyle & Gail Shaw says
Gay and Family, You are all in our thoughts and prayers now and for much time to come.
Robert Warn says
So sorry for the loss of the Miller family. Ross will be missed.
Ray & Becky Gookin and family. says
Sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Madonna Ryan says
You are in our thoughts and prayers, he will be missed
Kolleen (Waldo) & Butch Forsyth says
Our sympathies, Miller family. Though it’s been many, many years ago, Ross and Butch served in the National Guard together. He will be missed.
Lane Buck says
Our sympathies to the Miller family. You are in our thoughts and prayers
Maureen Larson says
My thoughts & prayers go out to all of Ross’s family. May your memories sustain & comfort you during this difficult time. So sorry for your loss.
Bonnie McClain Mees says
Gay, and family. So sorry to hear of Ross passing..I so enjoyed the “jam sessions” we were a part of, in Jordan. Those were happy days, with Sonny, Tom, Carol, and Burnel, and Billy and Hooley. Its been awhile since I last saw You, .but know my wishes and prayers are with you
Dawn Rhoads says
Gay and family, also his brothers. Sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shelley Killen says
Rena and family so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shelley Killen says
Rena and Family, So sorry to hear of your Dads passing. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lynn Holland says
Miller Family,
Sorry to hear about Ross. Haven’t seen him for a long time. Always had a good visit him.
Thinking of you. Lynn Holland
Lloyd & Colette (Pedder) Butcher says
Sorry to hear that Ross has passed away. He will be missed by everyone that knew him. I always enjoyed his visits to the FSA office when Gay was working there as a temp. His sporadic visits to the office on a hot summer day with Klondike Bars were always welcome. Ross was a great guy!!! Cherish your memories!!!
Diane Welbes says
Your family is in my thoughts & prayers.
Mary Schaefer says
Miller Family,
Ross was a great guy and neighbor. When I first moved out to the Sundial dad told me if I had any problems to go to Ross’s house. Always felt part of the family. Hugs and prayers to you all!!
Travis, DeAnna, Lance & Hadli Anderson says
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts & prayers to you all.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
My sincere sympathy to all of Ross’s family & close friends. He was one of a kind.
Terry Billing says
Gay and family so sorry for your loss your in my prayers
Darbie Karch and family says
So sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in my thoughts and prayers. ?
Brenda Baugatz says
Gay and family so sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers in the days to come.
Shawn & Wendy Richards says
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
Pat and Bob Corbin says
Thoughts and prayers to the Miller family.
Dale & Cindy Berg says
Gay, Rena, Rod and families,
So sorry about Ross. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Cherish your memories.
God Bless you all.
kristen rasmussen says
Gay & family, so sorry for your loss my thoughts & prayers are with you
I Dorthy Ley says
Sorry Gay & family, Ross was always a Sweetheart, he always called me Dot. I cherished his warm & love
when I ran into him he will be missed Rest in Pease Cousin & Gale & Verlin so sorry for your loss.
Kimberly Neiffer says
Gay, Rena , Rodney & Families,
Sending my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember visiting everyone out at the ranch while the adults
played cards. I know there is a great card game in Heaven being played ! REST IN PEACE ROSS.
God Bless and Peace be with you ,
Kimberly Neuhardt Neiffer
jenny frady says
so sorry for loss , you and your family may God bless you with peace
Laura Lee (Blankenship) Kalloch Beeler says
I was shocked and saddened to hear of Ross’ passing. My deepest most sincere condolences to you and your family(s). Having lost my own father 20 years ago and my amazing husband 2 1/2 years now, I can well-understand the depth of your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time. I know that Ross’ loss will be sorely felt. Again, I am terribly sorry for your loss.
Clara jo says
In my thoughts and prayers . May all your memories fill your hearts every day . God Bless
Ken Minow says
To Verlin,Gale,Gay and entire Miller family-sending
thoughts,prayers and deepest condolences your way.
Tom and Marie Nelson says
P. O. Box 1753
Tom and Marie Nelson says
GAY and family out thoughts and prayers are with you all
Rick & Dee Abbott says
Gay and family – Gayle – and Verlin: Each of you are in our prayers for God’s solace and comfort during your grief. Ross was a great musician, his talent will be greatly missed…. as well as his wry sense of humor. Ross will live on in all of our memories! May God bless each of you.
Elizabeth Fridrichson says
So sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Your family was like family to me when I needed a family. Think of you often. Betty
Margot Wolff says
So sorry for your loss Gay. He will be surely missed. Prayers and thoughts for you during this sad time.
Nick Clauson says
Hi Gay and family, sorry about Ross, he was a great guy. We weren’t able to attend the funeral, but know that we have prayers going your way, for God to comfort you. Sincerely, Nick & Betty Clauson
Mike Mangen says
Sorry for your loss, I served with him, he was a good man.
Mike Mangen
Diane Miller says
Dear Gay and family, we are so sorry to hear that Ross died. My memories of him go way way back. I am visiting mother, Marie Miller, in Rochester. She sends her condolences. May his spirit be with you always.
Diane (Dede) Miller