Roy Charles Slusher, age 96, of Miles City passed away on Monday, September 17, 2012 at the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City.
Roy was born in Robinson, North Dakota on May 11, 1916, the son of Roy Charles and Linda (Castle) Slusher. He grew up and attended schools in North Dakota. He enlisted in the United States Army on September 3, 1942 and was honorably discharged on November 19, 1945. He moved to Miles City and worked as a driver and salesman for dairy. Roy married Dorothy Root on October 9, 1957 in Miles City, Montana. Roy worked as park superintendent for 23 years, retiring in 1980. An entry to milescity.com in 2006 mentioned “Roy Slusher – Retired Director of Parks & Recreation. A most outstanding man who did an excellent job of maintenance and upkeep of our parks…When Mr. Slusher was around, Denton Field was pristine.” During winters of his parks and recreation employment, Roy would don iceskates to “superintend” the escapades at the old high school “bowl” skating rink. The naming of the Roy Slusher Athletic Field in Bender Park acknowledged Roy’s years of service with Miles City’s parks.
Roy enjoyed gardening, feeding birds and especially enjoyed reading. Roy and Dorothy also loved to travel and enjoyed eating out. Going out for coffee was part of the retirees’ daily routine, and Roy especially enjoyed going to the Senior Citizens Center for billiards with his “pool bunch.” Roy was a member of the Elks for 66 years, member of the Jaycees, and was an active member of the Presbyterian Church, teaching Sunday School and serving as an elder for many years.
Roy is survived by his wife Dorothy Slusher of Miles City, MT; and several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 4, 2012 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 5, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church 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 the First Presbyterian Church in Miles City or to the charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday October 4, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday October 5, 2012
First Presbyterian Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday October 4, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday October 4, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday October 5, 2012
First Presbyterian Church
Miles City, Montana 59301
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday October 4, 2012
Stevenson & Sons Funeral home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Clarence and Carlene Root says
Dorothy, So sorry to hear about Roy, You are in our thoughts and prayers. Carlene and Clarence (Hoot) Root.
Fred & Barb South says
So sorry for your loss, Dorothy. He was a fine man. Dad and Mom had great respect for him.
B. Dean Holmes says
Dear Dorothy and family. Sorry to hear of my friends passing. He was such an inspiration to me during my tenure in the Mayors Office. What a wonderful man. Peace be with you all. Former Mayor Dean Holmes.
Ruben and June Opp says
Dorothy, we were so sorry to hear of the passing of Roy. you will be in our thoughts and prayers during these difficult days and the days ahead. May God bless and comfort you. Ruben and June Opp
Bonnie Scott says
Dorothy, so sorry to hear of Roys passing. My prayers are with you for your comfort in the days ahead.
Bonnie Cain Scott
Carroll South says
Dorothy: So sorry to hear about Roy. I always liked and respected him.
Roy Slusher says
Dear Dorothy; I am so so sorry of Roys passing.I remember all of the years I spent in his home . He was the greatest person .I loved him dearly . Bless you and take very good care of yourself.
Shirley
Garry South says
Dorothy, my condolences on Roy’s passing. He was always such a kind, gentle and friendly guy. I remember him so well driving around in his city truck. May he rest in peace.
Jarrod Cain says
I will always remember Roy, Even from when I was a little boy. He was so kind and welcoming to me. I remember seeing him around town when he worked for the city, at church every Sunday, and walking by my grandparents home. He would always stop for a second to talk. He will be missed by me, and sure so many others. What a great man!
Nancy Cain says
Dorothy, I am also so sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. I knew Roy for most of my life, as my Sunday School teacher, a greeter every Sunday at our church, a close friend of my parents and then as my neighbor. He was truly a kind and gentle man, and he will be missed.
Ray Schmidt says
My condolences to you , Dorothy. I’ll always have fond memories of you and Roy at coffee time at Munchies, discussing and solving the worlds problems , and local gossip as well. Roy had this easy goin’ attitude. I enjoyed the time spent with you folks. .So long,Roy
Sandy McFarland Hays says
So sorry to hear of Roy’s passing. I enjoyed working with him when I was employed at Job Service. What a kind and gracious man. My sympahties to his family.
Phyllis Anderson Stevens says
My sweet Dorothy-I am so sorry to hear of Roy’s passing but you and I both know he is with the Lord! I remember you both so well coming into the Cellar or SuperAmerica and I have very fond memories that will last a lifetime! Just know my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Esther Hurlburt says
I haven’t lived in Miles City for about 40 years. Yet I have clear memories of Mr. Slusher. I recall how toasty he kept the boxcar warming house at the skating rink. He was a fabulous skater and would shovel the rink while skating. I thought he was such a nice man who sometimes wore a tie under this one-piece brown coveralls snowsuit. My prayers are with you all.
Robin Hutton says
I was saddened to learn of Roy’s passing. Some of my fondest meomories are skating with my Dad (Lu) when I was little. Dad always praised Roy and his pristene ice rink. I am sure that is why Dad skated at least once a year, every year until he too passed. Roy and his rink hold a special place in my heart.
Robin Hutton
Ellue Nicholson says
I considwewd Roy a good friend. He was one of a knd . I wish to express my sympathy to Dorothy. I have always loVed you both. May God bless you and hold yo iN the palm of His hand.
With my deepest Sympathy Ellie
RALPH AND GLORIA DUNEMAN says
SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT ROY I WORKED WITH ROY MANNY YEARS AGO RALPH
Wally Wiemann says
To Dorothy & Family,
Occasionally I read the online obituaries in the Miles City Star. I was saddened to see that Roy has passed. I’d like to send my condolences to you all. I worked at the Miles City Star Newspaper with Dorothy for many years and have good memories of Roy. I’m living now in a senior community in Renton, WA. Wally