Sherman Grant Chezum, age 75 of Miles City passed away on December 31, 2025, at his home in Miles City.
Sherm was born on September 18th, 1950, to Richard (Dick) Chezum and Betty (Grant) Chezum. He joined two sisters Teri and Jerianne. Following Sherm were two more sisters Mary Beth and Barb. Sherm grew up on Moon Creek. Attended school at Six Mile Creek School until the eighth grade and then went on to graduate from Custer County High School in Miles City, MT. Sherm had a zest for life from the beginning. He was a dreamer. From gold digging in Alaska to trucking and cowboying, he loved life. In 1969 he joined the Army National Guard and was discharged in February 1975. Sherm met Mary Finch and to that union a son was born, William Richard (Bill). From a very young age, Sherm took Bill teaching him countless things like mechanics, ranching, trucking and life lessons. He was such a loving and patient dad. He later met Connie Boyle and to that union a daughter Amy was born. Sherm then met Christine Sorensen and to that union came three step children, Carol, Elaine and James that he loved like his own. Sherm was so proud of his children and grandchildren and relished hearing the latest updates on Cole and Briana, Emma and Ava. Always telling us how proud he was!
Sherm had life long lasting friendships, he knew no stranger. His endearing smile and twinkle in his eye will be missed so much. Sherm was a giving soul, he would give you his shirt off of his back. He needed very little to be happy, which is something to be proud of. Sherm had a love for reading all things, murder mysteries, westerns, romance and history. Sherm spent most days having coffee with friends in local restaurants and any acquaintance he may have made that day.
Sherm also liked a good game of cribbage and liked to tease Amy about letting her win. But most of all he loved his family. His longest lasting friendship was an important friend and member of the family, growing up close to one another was Dick McGuire.
Sherm was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents and two nieces and a brother in law.
Sherm is survived by Bill, (Becky), Cole, (Briana, Emma, Ava), Grant Chezum, Amy Chezum, Mistina Dawn, and his sisters Teri (Glenn) Heitz, Jerianne Dunnam, Mary Beth (Myron) Kibler and Barb (Troy) Coyle as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 8th, 2026, with family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 9th, 2026, at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will take place in the family lot of Knowlton Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday January 8, 2026
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday January 9, 2026
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday January 8, 2026
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Friday January 9, 2026
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Guy Lund says
So sorry to hear of Sherm’s passing. He will be missed. Sherm was a good friend. Coffee time won’t be quite the same without Sherm’s quick wit and sense of humor.
MARTHA Crandall says
My sympathy
Jackie Davis Zimmerman says
Bill, Amy and family, my sincerest condolences. I loved seeing get Sherm come in to the 600. He always had a smile on his face and was always a pleasure to wait on him. Thought and prayers to all!
Grammys kitchen crew says
The crew frpm grammys kitchen is sory to hear of sherms pasing kêp the memories in youre heart love and mis you sherm
Grammys kitchen crew says
Keep all memories in youre heart and know that sherm is in a better place and hé laughing at us hêre on earth .
Grammys kitchen crew says
Sherm was wonderfull to have ảound always chẻerful and patience but he í nơ in a better place .sherm will be mised
Curtis and Kate Terrett says
So sorry for your loss.
Preston Willson says
RIP my old friend
Mike Willson says
Sherm, is great man, he was never mean, had a short joke to comment on your story!!
He had many stories of his own, he maid a “Wide Swath!!”. My condolences to the family!!
M
Keith Holmlund says
Keith Holmlund says: I can’t help but think of all the bulls we hauled together years back. Rest in peace my old friend.
Lyle Chamberlin says
It was quite the circle Sherman you and Dick were some of the last drovers RIP friend.
Nora Gamber says
I will miss seeing you dear friend. Guess I won’t make as much potato or any of the other soups I make for my family and friends. Coffee will never be the same. RIP dear Sherman.
Teri Muggli says
Amy & Bill jerry and I are sorry to hear about your dad. He will be missed by many
Jim and Annalise Willson says
Bill and Amy and family; sorry to hear about Sherm. We have known the Chezum family forever. Shern always had time to visit’ and he never forgot anyone he met. Annalise always said that Sherm was one of the few, who had “OLD FASHIONED MANNERS”, whenever we would run into Sherm. REST IN PEACE SHERM
Jim and Annalise Willson
Janet K Klein says
Sherman was a classmate to the class of ’68. He was a gentleman and a friend. He will be missed.
Janet Buraas Klein
Cheryl Tonn says
I am sorry to hear of Sherm’s passing! He was a bright bright spot in my Meals on Wheels route!! Never complained about anything. He always had a big smile for us!! I hope he just went to sleep and woke up in heaven!
Mike & Myrna Higgins says
High school memories come rushing back when we think of Sherm. Praying for all the family and friends Sherm made.
Dick and Kay Wells says
Sending our condolences to all the Chezum family. Lots of great memories of Sherm over the years. He was fun to visit with and was a true friend. Sherm always had a great attitude and enjoyed life! We know he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Sorry we can’t be there for the funeral service but you will all be in our thoughts and prayers.