Terry Lee Dumler, 71, of Forsyth MT passed away early Sunday morning, December 21, 2014 at the Miles City VA Center. He lost his yearlong battle with cancer.
Terry was born August 19, 1943 in Billings, MT to Helen and Rhine Dumler. He was the oldest of three siblings, including his two sisters, Debbie and Lisa Gaye. Terry loved sports, playing baseball and football in his youth. He attended the University of Oklahoma prior to his enlistment in the Marines in April of 1966. He continued his military service seeing two tours in Vietnam, after which time he was honorably discharged. While in the military he met his first wife, Mako, and had his first child, a son, Lee Dumler. Upon his return to civilian life Terry moved through many passions, in his younger days he participated in a number of rodeos as a bronc rider, winning a small collection of awards and honors. It was during these cowboy years he met his second wife, Emily. As he got a bit older he settled down and moved into running his own small farm and working as a ranch hand, always keeping the horses he loved so much close at hand. Terry and Emily had a wonderful daughter, Bobbie Jo, in February of 1994.
Terry is survived by his son, Lee Dumler of Cambodia; his daughter, Bobbie Jo Dumler of Miles City, MT; his sister, Debbie Dumler of Gresham OR; his nephew, Lee Warwick of Albany, OR; his niece, Lisa Warwick of Gresham OR and two great nephews, Gage and Logan.
Terry is preceded in death by his first wife, Mako Dumler; his second wife, Emily Dumler; his parents, Rhine and Helen Dumler and his youngest sister, Lisa Gaye Dumler.
His funeral service will be held at the Veterans Chapel in Miles City, MT at 12:30 p.m. December 29, 2014. Burial will follow at the Eastern Montana Veterans Cemetery in Miles City, MT. There will be a memorial service held in June of 2015 as well. In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the American Cancer society or a local charity of your choice.
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is assisting the family with these arrangements and condolences may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
12:30 PM
Monday December 29, 2014
Veterans Community Center Chapel
210 South Winchester
Miles City, MT 59301
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
1:15 pm
Monday December 29, 2014
Eastern Montana Veterans Cemetery
259 Cemetery Rd
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
12:30 PM
Monday December 29, 2014
Veterans Community Center Chapel
210 South Winchester
Miles City, MT 59301
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
1:15 pm
Monday December 29, 2014
Eastern Montana Veterans Cemetery
259 Cemetery Rd
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Barb Rolston says
Deb, I was surprised and saddened to see that Terry passed. He was quite a character, always full of beans and fun tales. May your faith and fond memories see you through your loss.
Kay and Rocky Berdahl says
Debbie, Sorry to hear for Terry’s passing. Keep your faith strong and smile because of all the memories you have.
Jack and Carol Bailey says
Prayers to the family of Terry. I was so sorry to hear of this.
Kimm says
I was one of Terry’s nurses for several months while he was in Missoula. He was certainly a character. I’m also surprised to hear of his passing. He worked so hard to get back”home”. RIP, Cowboy.
Vernon Maurice Pegram says
Accompied Terry to Wyoming in a 1968 red california special ford mustang. A great memory and a great man, whose passing saddens me LIved across from southside skate pond. My heartfelt condolences to the family. Sincerely Maurice
Jim and Carol Swanson says
As fellow Forsyth High School graduates, Jim and I send our heart-felt condolences to Debbie…Although, we didn’t know him well, we always heard very nice things about him. He’s in a better place now! A memorial will be made in his name to the Cancer Foundation…RIP Terry Dumler…..
Penni Berg says
My thoughts and prayers are with you Debbie. Many fond memories of childhood, when remembering Terry.
Ron and Claira Bromley says
We are so sorry to read about Terry’s passing. I remember all of you from Sunday School and grade school! May your faith and the knowledge that he Is free of pain and with his other loved ones console you at this sad time! Now when you send the flowers Debbie, we can all recall our fond memories of him!
Donna Ludwig Cook says
Debbie, sorry to hear about Terry. He is in a better place with no pain or problems. Trust in GOD and he will bring you through this.
Helene Tiefehtler says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Debbie. I remember the fun times we had coming over to visit and spending the day with you and Terry. He’s in the Lord’ hands now with no more pain.
Sandy Porter says
Mom called to let us know of Terry’s death. We are thinking of you and hope you find a measure of peace in the memories you have gathered over the years. Please accept our most sincere sympathy and know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love from all of Les and Vicki’s family