On May 25, 2022, Ruth Bohlman passed away peacefully at the Rosebud County Health Center after a short battle with cancer. She was 86 years old. Heaven has gained another angel.
Ruth Kathleen Peaslee was born on December 10, 1935. She was the second of three children born to Arthur and Mildred Jahn Peaslee. She spent her childhood years on the family ranch southwest of Miles City. As a small child she was bitten by a rattlesnake, barely surviving, she ended up with a limp for her entire life.
She attended Custer County High School in 1952. In 1955, she married Ervin Brush, to this union they had two children, Ervin and Kirk. They later divorced. In 1963, she married Harold Bohlman and spent the rest of her life with him. In 1964, they had a son named Leland. She lived for a brief period in Pinewood, Minnesota on the Bohlman Family Farm. The family moved back to Montana in 1965. From 1965 to 1972, Ruth lived in at least ten different towns in Montana, as Harold worked road construction and helped build the interstate system in Montana. In 1972, the family moved back to Miles City so her sons could spend the reminder of their school years in one place.
She worked at several place in Miles City: FW Woolworths, Buttreys, and Ron Watts Insurance for many years until she retired.
Ruth liked bowling and won many trophies and plaques. She enjoyed fishing, boating, crafts, quilting, and her animals. She always had dogs and cats throughout her life, which always put a smile on her face. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, Miles City Garden Club, and volunteered at the Miles City Food Bank and Holy Rosary Hospital.
Ruth is survived by her husband, Harold of 59 years; three sons Ervin (Andrea) Bohlman of Miles City, Kirk Bohlman and Marcia Thiebault of Pompeys Pillar, and Leland (Vikki) Bohlman of Helena; Ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother Mildred; father Arthur Sr.; brother Arthur Jr; sister Violet; and sister-in-law Wanda.
A viewing will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A Funeral Service will be held on June 2, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. A luncheon will follow at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Miles City, everyone is welcome. At her request, cremation will take place and a private burial will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to a charity of your choice.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
3:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 1, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City , Montana 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Thursday June 2, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
3:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 1, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City , Montana 59301
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Thursday June 2, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Terri Fandrich says
Cherishing my 46 years of knowing her! Lifting you all in prayers of comfort and strength.
Curtis and June Fillafer says
Ervin and family. I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. My prayers and deepest sympathy are with all of you.
Colette Butcher says
Erv and family,
I am sorry to hear of your family’s loss. Cherish your memories.
GARY AND Pat Helm says
SO SORRY ERV, HUGS AND PRAYERS TO YOU AAND THE RESTOF THE FAMILY
Linda and RIchard Meidinger says
Erv and family sorry to hear of you loss of your mom and grandmother. May she rest in peace. You are all in our
thoughts and prayers. Praying that memories help you through this time.
Paul Zumpf says
This is really sad to hear. I remember her as a great lady. I spent a lot of time at their house my last year of high school.
David Hoffman says
Harold, Erv, Kirk and Leland my condolences this very sad to hear. You are in my thoughts are prayers .
Dee Bickle says
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Kent Fandrich says
Leland and Erv sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for your families.
Kent Fandrich
MARTHA CRANDALL says
My sympathy
Dick Culver says
My partner, Candace Hecker and Ruth were very close friends. Candace unfortunately lost her battle with cancer a day before Ruth, but they`ll catch up.
Josephine Meidinger says
So sorry for your loss
Andrea Bohlman says
My dearest mother In law and momyou were one of a kind I will miss your talks and your one of a kind personality. You loved your family unconditionally and I remember talking to you about your cancer and you told me you loved me. Rest In Peace and we will miss you we will take care of dad (Harold) for you. Love your
Son Ervin and Andrea.
Karen McCloney says
I am so sorry to know of Ruth’s passing. She was my dearest friend as neighbors living in Forsyth, 1969 to 1971. I’ve often thought of her and the family with much love and fond memories, wondering where they now lived.
I missed her laugh, kindness, and warm friendship. Heavenly blessings, my friend.