Vern Myron Bankey, age 67 passed away on November 12, 2022, at the Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City.
Vern was born on October 29, 1955, to Victor “Billie” Bankey & Lydia Schlepp in Miles City, MT. He attended the first grade at Pitzer School. Vern grew up on farms that his dad worked at before the family decided to move to Miles City. After graduating Custer County District High School in 1973, he went to work for the Custer County Road Department as a heavy equipment operator. He mowed, sprayed weeds, bladed roads and built bridges. On June 11, 1977, he married Wanda Hoff. Two years later in March of 1979 they welcomed the daughter Leann to this world and then three years later they welcomed their daughter Katie in February of 1982. After working 30 years for the Road Department, Vern retired and delivers the Miles City Star, Billings Gazette, babysat grandkids as well as worked for Walmart. Some of Vern’s greatest pastimes were fishing (he always had worms ready to go in fridge), hunting and gardening. Vern was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and attended the First United Methodist Church with his wife and children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepdad Jimmie Ristoff and a sister Nancy Gauthier
Vern is survived by his wife Wanda; daughters: Leann Bankey and Katie (Bill) Lien; grandchildren: Michael, Isaak, Kimberly and Thalia Lien all of Miles City; sisters Karen Omdahl and Judy Jameson of Glasgow; sister in laws Marla (Marvin) Zimmer, Penny (Steve) Taylor and Robyn (Sam) Loumer. Vern is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles & cousins.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022, with the family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Graveside services will be held on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Custer County Cemetery in Miles City. 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 November 17, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Graveside Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday November 18, 2022
Custer County Cemetery
Cemetery Rd.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Reception
Following the Graveside Service.
Friday November 18, 2022
The Parlor
1806 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday November 17, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
Graveside Service
2:00 p.m.
Friday November 18, 2022
Custer County Cemetery
Cemetery Rd.
Miles City, Montana 59301
Reception
Following the Graveside Service.
Friday November 18, 2022
The Parlor
1806 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Lynn ziebarth says
So sorry he will certainly be missed to young
Jared Bankey says
I can remember the first time we met. Vern had me going pretty good on who was this guy. He had noticed my name on the sweat pants and joked around with me until introducing himself. From that day forward family was found with walls being broken down. I enjoyed my visits with Vern from that day on and this man that shared our common bond. Vern get things ready for the day we meet again probably down by the river. Will enjoy a beer and a good fire while catching up. May the road rise up to meet you and the wind be at your back. Your friend and cousin.
Deb Kingsley says
Wanda, I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family.
Walter & Carol says
Wanda & Family,
We are sorry to hear of your loss.
Walter & Carol Nelson
Dolores H. Steiner says
Wanda and family, I was totally shocked about Vern,passing. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Denise Harvey says
I am so very sorry. What a good man! Prayers for comfort for you all.
Denise Oberlander Harvey
Laura Monasmith says
Such a shock. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Vern was the nicest, funniest man and he will be missed.
Diane and Johanna Matzen says
Wanda , Katie, and Leann and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Vern. Please know that I am thinking of you. Tough days ahead my friend but they will get better. Please give me a call if you need anything or want to talk.
Pam Rogge says
Wanda and family,
I am so sorry to see this. My prayers and condolences to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Marc and Denise Hartse says
We were very sorry to hear of Vern’s passing. Our condolences to the family.
Lance & Chris Gierke says
Oh Wanda, We are sorry to hear about Vern.
Hugs to you & your family. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
Donna Petroff says
Wanda… I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and pray the good times prevail. Donna and Dennis Petroff
Janet Klein says
What a shock!! Vern was a wonderful co-worker and such a gentleman. You are in my thoughts and prayers…
Eileen Entzel says
Wanda and family
You are in my thoughts and prayers. May the good memories help you in the days to come.
Sandy Meidinger says
Wanda and family I’m so sorry for your loss
Vern was a great guy to visit with my prayers are with you and the family
Love you all
Sandy
Tom and Kathy Strub says
Wanda and Girls our deepest condolences on your loss of Vern. Tom loved working with him. What a great guy that will be missed by many. May God give you comfort.
Diane M Welbes says
Thoughts and prayers to you the family. He will be missed.
Deb Bartholomew and Family says
Wanda and Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of Vern passing. It was great seeing you both at the Bankey Anniversary Party. Always remember “When A Loved One Becomes A Memory That Memory Becomes A Treasure”. Vern was truly a Treasure. He will always be a Treasure in your hearts and not forgotten. Treasure your memories as they will help with difficult times ahead. My thoughts, prayers and hugs are with you all.
Curtis and June Fillafer says
My sincerest condolences to all of the Bankey family. My thoughts and prayers to all of you as you go through this very difficult period of loss and mourning. May God, bring you comfort and fill you with peace. God Bless you in heaven Vern. I’m so sorry to see you leave us.
Beth Ann Johnson Wiedeman says
Reaching out with prayers for Vern’s family as they grieve the loss of their loved one.
Cori Schock says
Cal and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you today and in the days ahead.
Jeff and Rhonda Erlenbusch says
Wanda, Katie, Leann, & Family
You are all in our prayers during this time of your loss!
Hope you find strength and comfort in knowing you are all in our thoughts and prayers!
We pray the wonderful memories will give you strength and comfort in the days to come!
He will be missed but not forgotten ! Rest In Peace Cousin!
Mary Luhr says
Wanda, so sorry to hear of your loss!
Karen Morris says
I was saddened to see that Vern has passed. He was such a kind, thoughtful, and considerate man. The world was a better place because of him. May you find comfort in your memories and in the knowledge that others will remember him, as well. God bless.
Derf Bergman says
Sorry for your loss. Prayers are rising.
Sheila Rickett says
Wanda iam so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and family
Charles and Bernice Mushaney says
LeAnn and family and friends I’m truly sorry for your loss if you need anything please let Charles and I know your in our prayers
Jackie Stroh says
Wanda and family so sorry to hear this! Hug and prayers to you and your family!!
Barbara Loumer says
Sending prayers and love to your family. So sorry for your loss.
Bonnie mace says
Wanda and family. So sorry to hear this. Prayers to all of you. Remember the good times
Eugene and Connie says
We will miss a very devoted husband, father, grandfather. Vern always had a letter to the families at Christmas that was of the family year and when reading the letter you knew how proud he was of his family. REMEMBERING great his garden was and how he loved to fish and catch them fish, telling about going hunting with the daughters. Will miss him and all of this when visiting with Vern . God richly bless Vern and prayers to Wanda, LeAnn, Katie and family
Ermie Bartels says
I knew Vern growing up and going to high school with him. Always enjoyed talking with him. Never saw him get mad or angry. Just a very nice person who will be missed by a lot of people.
Sorry for your loss.
Tracee L RAYMOND says
To Wanda and the entire Bankey family,
Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Sending my sincere condolences to all.