• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Homes

Serving families in the Miles City, Forsyth, Lame Deer, Broadus, Circle, Jordan and Terry areas for three generations.

  • Recent Obituaries
  • Active Services

For Immediate Help Call
Miles City: 406-232-4457 — Forsyth: 406-346-2311

In Memory Of

Vern Hoyer, age 71, of Miles City

August 2, 1953 – April 11, 2025

Vern Edward Hoyer, born August 2, 1953, in Webster City, IA, passed away on April 11, 2025 in Miles City, MT at age 72 after a battle with lung cancer
.
Vern’s memory will live on in his loved ones’ hearts. Survived by his sister Vera, children Benjamin Hoyer, Alison Hoyer, and Jessica Blakeslee, and grandchildren Roma, Caden, Kade, Shelby, Rosalee, Rory, and Todd. Preceded in death by parents Melvin & Ruby Hoyer, as well as sisters Elaine & Melva.

Vern was raised in Iowa and worked as a John Deere mechanic for most of his life. He also lived in Colorado for 20 years, where he raised his family and farmed before moving to Miles City in 2002. Vern continued repairing John Deere equipment until his retirement in 2022. Vern was a man of perseverance and commitment to quality workmanship. He loved fixing things and will be remembered for his hard work, strong will and generosity.

The family sends heartfelt thanks to the caregivers at Holy Rosary Hospice Care for their unwavering & phenomenal support during Vern’s illness.

A celebration of life will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on April 15 at 11:00am, followed by a burial at Custer County Cemetery and a lunch reception at the church. Donations to Trinity Lutheran Church are requested in lieu of flowers.

Service Schedule

Celebration of Life

11:00 AM

Tuesday April 15, 2025

Trinity Lutheran Church

221 South Center Avenue

Miles City, Montana 59301

View map

Interment

Following the Funeral Service

Tuesday April 15, 2025

Custer County Cemetery

Cemetery Road

Miles City, Montana 59301

View map

Service Schedule

Celebration of Life

11:00 AM

Tuesday April 15, 2025

Trinity Lutheran Church

221 South Center Avenue

Miles City, Montana 59301

View map

Interment

Following the Funeral Service

Tuesday April 15, 2025

Custer County Cemetery

Cemetery Road

Miles City, Montana 59301

View map

Share

Share this! Tweet this! Email this!

Send flowers

Please visit the floral shop page for assistance in choosing a local florist.

Photo Gallery

No photos have been submitted yet.
Click here to share yours.

Reader Interactions

Memories

Read the thoughts and memories, then feel free to add your own.

  1. Susanne Herden says

    April 12, 2025 at 7:35 am

    Vern, we will sure miss you. I always admired your positive attitude. Thank you for your german potato salad recipe, I will treasure it. Rest in peace my friend.

  2. Lindsey Long says

    April 12, 2025 at 3:11 pm

    Vern was a wonderful man who I am grateful to have known… May he rest in peace…

  3. Lori Clark says

    April 12, 2025 at 8:22 pm

    Vern you were such a kind man. One of the best laughs ever. Your family will be in my prayers.

  4. Karen Taylor says

    April 12, 2025 at 8:49 pm

    Hoyer family, we are so sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in your memories and God’s love. Vern was a very nice man

  5. Todd says

    April 14, 2025 at 7:44 am

    To Alison, Caden, and the extended Hoyer family, My deepest sympathy and condolences on your loss. I hope you are able to take comfort in each other and the many great memories you share of your father and grandfather. May he rest in peace.

  6. Joanie Niedge says

    April 16, 2025 at 9:58 pm

    Enjoyed working with Vern. He was fun , respectful and always sincere. He would talk about his farm in Colorado and his family.
    He also liked going to Harbor Freight when the opportunity appeared. Condolences I to all of the family.

Add your thoughts and memories. Upon approval they will be added.

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

Service Schedule

Celebration of Life

11:00 AM

Tuesday April 15, 2025

Trinity Lutheran Church

221 South Center Avenue

Miles City, Montana 59301

View map

Interment

Following the Funeral Service

Tuesday April 15, 2025

Custer County Cemetery

Cemetery Road

Miles City, Montana 59301

View map

Share

Share this! Tweet this! Email this!

Send flowers

Please visit the floral shop page for assistance in choosing a local florist.

Photo Gallery

No photos have been submitted yet.
Click here to share yours.

  • Archives
  • Monuments
  • Family Assistance
  • Locations
  • Search Obituaries
  • Contact Us
  • Find A Grave National Search

© 2025 · Stevenson & Sons Funeral Homes · Website by Luci's Office • Miles City Live Cam Downtown