Virginia Raye (Decker) “Ginger” Kiltie, age 71, of Miles City passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at the Holy Rosary Extended Care in Miles City.
Ginger was born in Ronan, Montana on August 14, 1942, the daughter of Henry Christopher and Flora Belle (Pierce) Decker. She grew up and attended schools in Ronan through the 8th grade. She attended her freshman year in Baker and then her sophomore through senior year at Miles City where she graduated from Custer County High School in 1960. She then enrolled in junior college for a time. Ginger married Alec Theodore “Ted” Kiltie on November 21, 1962 at the Presbyterian Church in Miles City. They remained in Miles City where they have made their home since. To this union, two children were born, Kirk and Sandra. Ginger worked many different jobs growing up from feeding chickens and gathering eggs to babysitting and waitressing during her school years. Following her marriage she worked in the laundry at the “Country Farms”. She then went to work for Buttrey’s Super Store in the plaza and worked there for 33 years holding various titles from clerk to department manager.
Ginger enjoyed photography or snap-shot photos, “Ginger Snaps” as she called them. She loved gardening, bird watching, embroidering, stained glass and ceramics. Gingers greatest enjoyment was spending time with her family and watching her grandkids grow.
Ginger is survived by her husband Ted Kiltie of Miles City, MT; a daughter, Sandra Lynn (Art) Peaslee Jr.; four grandchildren: Desta Lynn Fix, Khristofer Alex Crandall, Shane Alec (Jenny) Kiltie, Keith Hunter Losing, her great grandchildren Lillian, Connor (Desta) and Ryker, Kieran and Luther “Alec” (Shane); and a brother Calvin (Cindy) Decker and numerous nieces and nephews. Ginger is preceded in death by her parents and her son Kirk in 2006, a son-in-law Keith Losing in 1994, and a nephew Rocky Decker.
Family will receive friends on Monday, December 23, 2013 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Burial will be held in the Custer County 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.
Monday December 23, 2013
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.
Monday December 23, 2013
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Keith & Barb Hoover says
Art and Sandy, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I never knew she had battle cancer that long. She is no longer in pain and is soaring with the angels. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Loralee Fix says
Ted and family…Ginger will be missed dearly. I am so lucky to have you all as our family. Thank you for always being so positive and always there. You are always our rock! Let me know if there if there is anything you need. Love you bunches
Joe and Sandra Konkright says
So sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers and sympathy are offered to you during
this time.
John & Penny Shevlin says
John worked with Ginger for many years at Buttrey’s in Miles City. Our thoughts and prayers to the family.
Wiley & Mary Snell says
Art & Sandy:
Our deepest sympathies. My sister went to school with Ginger and will be sad to hear of her passing. I always remember her at Buttreys. She fought a long battle, but now is at peace. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Mike Brown says
Dear Ted,
Ginger was a wonderful example of strength as she fought this long battle. I last saw her at our reunion last fall and she showed that strength even tho she was in pain. A remarkable lady. A remarkable lady. We send prayers and sympathy to your family.
Bob & Charlotte Grover says
Ted,
So sorry to hear about the passing of Ginger. You and your family are in our thoughts
and prayers.
ELEENE AND DALE NEWTON says
TED AND FAMILY.
SO SAD TO HEAR OF GINGERS PASSING. I’M SURE SHE IS SWINGING ON ONE OF THOSE RAINBOWS THAT SHE WAS ALWAYS TALKING ABOUT. YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS.
Virginia & Duane Strohmayer says
Ted and Family
Sorry to hear about Gingers passing. Our deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family.
Virginia & Duane
Joe and Kathy Haggerty says
Sorry to hear about Ginger’ s passing. We no longer have the house on Mann Street, but had many happy memories there. Our sincere sympathy. Joe and Kathy Haggerty.
Gary Decker says
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ted, Sandy and all of Ginger’s family. Ginger was greatly loved and loving and will be sorely missed.
Gary and Kathy Decker
Kevin & Sheila Krausz says
Ted, Sandy, and Family,
Sorry to hear of Ginger passing away. I remember all the fun we had working together at Buttrey’s. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ann Johnson says
Ted and Sandy my heart goes out to you, last Saturday when I left work all I could think of was Ted telling me how long he and ginger had been married and how wonderful she was. She was and amazing lady, I had the pleasure of meeting her 20 plus years ago when we moved out here, I’ll treasure that friendship for life. Fly with the angels you’ve earned your wings sweet lady.
Jan Marie Ottoy Wall says
Dear Ted and family,
My heart is heavy as I read about my long time friend. She had a long and courageous battle with illness and now she is at peace and free of suffering. She will be missed. All my love and prayers for you, her family. I will remember her forever!
Love
Jan Marie Ottoy Wall
Roberta Morgan Rickman says
To Ginger’s family,
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Ginger many years ago at Buttrey’s and she was always so much fun. RIP dear lady.
Bonnie Bergerson says
Ted, and family, You are in my thoughts and prayers!!!
J Johnson says
I was saddened to read of the death of Virginia Kiltie – My sincere condolences to the family. The Bible also promises a resurrection to everlasting life. The resurrection hope promised the Bible gives us the hope of seeing Mrs. Kiltie again in perfect Paradise conditions with everlasting life in view. (John 5:28-29). The promise of Paradise, the perfect conditions God originally intended for mankind will be fulfilled including God’s “will being done as in Heaven also up on Earth” (Matthew 6:9, 10). May you find comfort in many beautiful memories and talents of Mrs. Kiltie at this difficult time and may all reading this note of condolences rely on God who is faithful to all His promises.
Ginger & Joe Kiel says
Sandy & Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a great lady who could always make me laugh! I hope you all can find comfort in memories and each other.
Jill (Petro) Stenberg says
I was so sad to hear about Ginger’s passing. I worked with her at Buttreys and so enjoyed her. Prayers to you all!
Alexa says
hi this is Alex i am best friends with kieran and she is so sweet we are in 6th grade she is funny sweet kind and the best friend ever. she definatley takes after her grandma. P.S. ryker is also funny.