Roy D. Volkman, age 97, passed away July 8, 2014 in Marin General Hospital in San Rafael, California with family at his bedside. His death is attributed to the infirmities of age.
Roy was born July 25, 1916 and raised in Cottonwood, Minnesota. He almost reached is 98th birthday. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and the Korean War and received an honorable discharge. Roy worked in the molybdenum mines in Climax, Colorado from 1942 to 1945. He then studied telegraphy in Kansas and became a telegrapher on the CMSTP and PRR arriving in Terry, Montana in 1946. He later was agent and operator in many small towns in Montana for the Milwaukee Railroad, Melstone, Roundup, Carterville, Mildred, Baker and back to Terry where he retired.
Roy’s hobbies were playing horseshoes, cards and fishing. During his 1st marriage to Florence, he became father of three daughters, Sharon, Lorene and Darlene. In his 2nd marriage to Sharon, they had two sons and two daughters: Royce, Curtis, Doreen and Caroline.
Roy is survived by his children, 30 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and 15 great, great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents: Francis and Herman, sisters: Lois, Dorothy, Edith and Eunice and brothers: Donald, Harland, Hiram, a twin daughter Darlene, granddaughters: Candi and Samantha and two great grandsons: Chad and Nathan.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 17, 2014 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 18, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will follow in the Eastern Montana State Veteran’s Cemetery with full military honors. 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 charity of one’s choice.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday July 17, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday July 18, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Friday July 18, 2014
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday July 17, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday July 18, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
Friday July 18, 2014
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Delite & Darren says
Doreen,
So sorry to hear about your dad’s passing. I saw the picture you put on facebook of him awhile ago and it was a classic. Take care and know I am thinking of you.
Kathy (Hinnaland) West says
Hi Doreen,
I’m thinking of you and your family during this sad time. I’m so sorry for your loss.
Love,
Kathy
Sharon L Volkman says
My thoughts are going out to all of Roy’s children and your relatives. I am sorry for your loss. Much love Sharon
Tom & Bernice Buckingham says
We remember Roy in the park playing horse shoes. Tom enjoyed watching him. Our condolences to all his family.
Gary Shumake says
My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you mourn the passing of your loved one.
Meritt Hutton says
The Final Inspection:
The soldier stood and faced his God which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining just as brightly as his brass.
“Step forward now, you soldier, how shall I deal with you?” “Have you always turned the other cheek? To My Church have you been true?”
The soldier squared his shoulders and said, “No, Lord, I guess I ain’t, ‘Cause those of us who carry guns can’t always be a saint.
I’ve had to work most Sundays and at times my talk was tough, and sometimes I’ve been violent because the world is awfully rough.
I’ve never passed a cry for help, though at times I shook with fear, and sometimes, God forgive me, I’ve wept unmanly tears.
I know I don’t deserve a place among the people here; They never wanted me around except to calm their fears.
If there’s a bunk for me in here, it needn’t be so grand; I’ve never expected nor had too much, so if you don’t, I understand.”
There was a silence all around the throne where saints had often trod as the soldier waited quietly for the judgment of his God:
“Step forward now, you soldier, you’ve borne your burdens well. Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets, you’ve done your time in Hell.”
Orin Volkman says
To all of Uncle Roy’s children we send our sincere condolences and heartfelt prayers.
I can remember when I was 5 or 6, Uncle Roy would visit from Montana and always bring us a silver dollar. He will be missed, he was the last of my fathers brothers.
Rolly Volkman Betterman says
I also remember Uncle Roy bring us a Silver Dollar every time he visited us. My husband and I got his Chinchillas. He will be missed by all.
Cindy Lund says
Royce, we are so sorry for the loss of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cindy and Charlie
Cathy and Gary Kalmback says
To the Volkman Family, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. I will always remember Roy playing horseshoes on Sunday afternoons with my Dad and Uncle.
Darlene L. Strobel says
To the Volkman family,
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you in these difficult times.