Wes Robert Hardy was born on December 10, 1964 to Jack and Barb Hardy. Wes met his Creator on January 5, 2018 with his loving, supporting family by his side.
Wes attended grade school on the Mizpah and graduated from Custer County District High School in 1983. Wes and Kelly LaFayette were married in 1982, and to this union two children were born, Paul Whitten in 1983 and Wesleigh Ann in 1985. In 1985, Wes and Rita Christopherson had a son Robert Francis. Wes and Lisa Cureton were married in 1989 and to this union two sons were born Kenneth Robert in 1993 and Matthew James in 1994. Wes married his soul mate and life partner Marjy Baird on April 25,2003 and this union became a loving blended family of 8’s enuf, inviting Charlene Ann, Peter Thomas and Robert George Owen.
During his life he worked various jobs, including driving truck for Flying J, construction jobs, and he and Wade worked together in a lawn business. He became a registered nurse graduating from MCC in 2001. Wes worked as a nurse for Pine Hills School, Custer County and Holy Rosary Healthcare where he met the love of his life Marjy Baird while working in Extended Care. In 2005, Wes went to work at Sanjel USA in various positions including Crew Cabber, Frac leader and supervisor, this job supported his family and he saw so many places and made so many new brothers, during this time he worked in Williston, North Dakota, Calgary, Canada, and San Antonio, Texas where they moved for a short time from 2010 to 2012. He brought the family back home at the end of December 2012 and he continued to travel back and forth for a few months then decided to come home and work in Williston. During their journey, Wes and Marjy became so much more than husband and wife, they were best of friends and they took care of both of their dads with loyalty and compassion. They traveled to many destinations together including New York to visit Kenneth & Marrisa during his enlistment in the Army in 2013, a trip to Hawaii in 2014 to visit their cousins Olinda (Tyler) and Braden during her enlistment in the Army and visited Pearl Harbor. They enjoyed camping trips and working at the Sturgis Rally for the Ironhorse Campground. In 2016, they traveled the Oregon Coast to California to visit their children Charlee & Peter while stationed in California with the Air Force. In 2017, they took a trip to Kansas to take their nephew Quest to Jayhawk basketball camp in Lawrence, Kansas and, while there, they visited their daughter and son-in-law Wesleigh & Tim and Marjy’s family. In his last days he asked Marjy to promise to continue traveling and complete his bucket list with her brother Billy.
In 2013, he became ill and was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic and liver cancer and with all he had the FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT began with so much love and support from his family and friends. Wes fought hard and he did it with so much strength and courage he inspired us and others to never give up. He stayed positive and wanted to be surrounded by his loved ones as much as possible. He always had a listening ear and never judged. His gentle soul, kind heart and tight hugs will always be remembered by all that knew him.
His life was memorable, and he lived it to the fullest his whole life. Growing up Hardy family trips were during Sturgis Rally in the Black Hills where the family would camp in Vanocker Canyon. In high school he played in a rock band Face First playing guitar and singing with his close friends Steve, Jerry, Jimmy, David & Ben. He loved a good motorcycle ride on his Harley and, this past summer, he gave it his all and rode his bike side by side with Kenny to Hanna, Wyoming to ride with his lifetime friend T-Bone at the T-Bone Classic.
Wes was preceded in death by his mom (Barb), dad (Jack) and brother (his best friend) Wade, grandparents Norman Willson, Marie Willson, Alma Feaster, Kenneth Feaster, Robert Hardy, Mary Hardy, and his father-in-law Charlie Baird.
Wes is survived by his loving caretaker and wife Marjy and brother-in-law Billy of the family home. His children whom he loved and adored include Paul, Wesleigh (Tim), Robby (Bethany), Kenneth (Marrisa), Matthew (Bailey), Charlee (Jeff), Peter (Jaylee), Robert, Heather and Amy Jo. His precious grandchildren Konnor, Ethan, Ava, Georgia, Mason, Kaden, Evan, Kallen, Aaliyah, Aubrie, Hollyn, Kyhl, Isaac and Caleb. His sister D’Ona (Scott) and their children Wes, Marie (Charlie), Zane and Jolene (Kyle), sister Destiny (Levi) and their children Journey and Quest. Great nieces and nephews Kinsey, Brylie, Cole, Nevaeh, Haven, Aurora, Kyzer & Kohen. Numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He loved ‘em everyone!
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home is in chare go the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and the wisdom to know the difference.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday January 9, 2018
Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 10, 2018
Stevenson & Son's Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
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Cyndi LaFayette says
He was a very “Special Person” to many people. He will missed. R.I.P our Dear Friend. We love you.❤ Randy and Cyndi LaFayette
Tim and Sandy Hatcher says
To Margie and Desi and all of the kids and family members we are so sorry to hear of Wes’s passing.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugs to all
Kay Carlson says
Wes was one of the first people I met when I went to college in my 30’s. He welcomed me with open arms and we shared many conversations and laughs. I will remember him always as a kind, loving man. He will be missed. My deepest sympathies to all of his family.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
Marjy & brother Billy, D’Ona, Destiny and each and every family member –
My sincerest sympathy in the loss of the greatest nephew a girl could ever have!! May his legacy of love shine in and through each of you, comforting all. All my love & Care, Aunt Dolores
Sandi Kohones says
I am so very sorry for your loss. I enjoyed visiting with Wes when the two of you would come into St. Vincent’s. He fought a tough battle but always had a smile! What a nice guy and I’m sure you have so many wonderful memories.
James Arneson says
Wes was such a positive and kind person. I had the chance to visit with him one day and he was so upbeat. Wes was such a great example of a humble and kind man. I know for myself, I can learn from the kind of person he was. Your family is in my thoughts, may God comfort you in his arms always. R.I.P
Cara Willson says
Destiny, Kenny, Matthew and family, I cherish the visit I had with Wes at the Willson family reunion last summer. He was telling me stories of the old days on the ranch. What great memories he had! He was always so positive and helping others even when he was in pain. I grieve with you all on your loss. May the fun times come to mind as you think of all Wes gave to each of you! Our lives are all better from having Wes in them for such a brief time. Love and prayers to all, “Cousin Cara”
Konnie Shuey says
It’s so hard to believe that Wes is truly gone. I still look for his posts and his messages about why I should try Plexus. Wes loved his family and that was so evident. His drive to live life to its fullest always impressed me. We have lost a great guy and fellow neighbor.
Sending hugs to all of his family!
Doe and Bob LaFayette says
So sorry to hear about Wes. He was a good guy. Our thoughts and prayers to all his family. Love you Wesleigh and Paul.
Pam says
To the Hardy family what a wonderful son brother husband dad uncle brother in law and friend WES was he will be missed so so sorry for your loss my prayers and thoughts are with you all .from butch aunt pam and family.
Fuzz says
Truly a Great Man.
30 years of Friendship, more good times than I can count.
May You Travel Well My Old Friend
Dawn says
I am deeply saddened to hear that Wes passed away. Destiny my prayers are with you and your family. May God ease your pain and grief.
Dan Waits says
So sorry, Wes definitely was one of the most caring and giving person that I have known, we never had any deep conversations or spent much time shooting the breeze, but when we did cross paths we shook hands said how was each others family’s, small talked about a few bike trips from the past and for the future, sure glad I got to have that one last evening cruise around town with Wes before we stored the bike’s for the winter. Rest in peace my friend, and so many hugs and prayers for your family!
Dan
Margo says
This world has lost a great man, and Heaven has gained an Angel. Many prayers to his family.
Sandi and Jim Updyke says
Dessy and Family, Our hearts are breaking for you all. Wes was a very nice guy who was easy to talk to. Now he is without pain and reunited with Wade and mom and dad. They will be looking down and keeping you all in their sights. God bless you all at this most difficult time. May memories sustain you all and I KNOW there are a lot of good memories. ❤️
Terri Schmitz Fandrich says
I am broken hearted for all of you. Wes was such a wonderful man and loved by all. May God wrap his loving and comforting arms around the entire family, ease your sorrow, and guide you through the coming days.
John says
I didn’t know Wes that well. But I knew him enough to know he was a good man. He loved his kids and his grandkids. He was a tender loving man. God Bless you all.
Dianne Rimmer says
I am so sorry for your loss, words just can’t express the heartbreak you must all be feeling right now. Thank you for sharing all these fond and wonderful memories you made with him;. It is these memories that will keep him in your hearts forever. May God Bless and comfort you all.
Don Neese says
God bless to all of the family. I met Wes via Rosa Neese while they were both in the fight of there life. It was always nice to talk with Wes and we often talked of the work that was needed to kick cancer in the butt. Wes never complained and was always great full for what he had. What a gift to have known him.
Don.
Jennifer Henke says
Marjy, Desi, D’Ona and family: I was sorry to hear of your loss. Some of my oldest memories from childhood are about visiting Aunt Barb and Uncle Jack on the ranch; what an exciting time for a little town girl!! Riding horses with D’Ona and Wade, looking at the 4-H pigs and just running free around the ranch. My sister and I always had so much fun visiting you guys. And then for a short time you lived in Williston when we were there and it was fun to have our cousins so close. When Paul was just a baby I remember the whole family visiting us, but mostly I remember the sweet baby. Wes was always the “older cousin” and seemed so grown up to me. I know he was very caring and giving to his family and I know he meant so much to so many people. I am thinking of all of you in this time of loss. Love, Jenny
Jodi Kirkwood says
Wes was a wonderful person. I had the leasure of knowing him through my husband Doug Kirkwood and also orking with him at Pine Hills. He will be dearly missed by so many. Prayers to all of his family and friends.
Amy Hartgrave says
Love to all…..in are thoughts n prayers
Amy Hartgrave says
Much love to all….in are thoughts n prayers
Ray and Terri (Jardine) Schmidt says
We are so so sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you all during this difficult time. My memory of Wes is his love and devotion to Marjy and how protective he was of his family.
Kolleen (Waldo) Forsyth says
Our condolences to Wes’ family and friends. Sending sncere sympathy from Iowa.
Stacy Gierke says
Thinking of you all… in your time of sorrow. My prayers are with you.
Lee and Kathy Baugatz says
Marjy and family so sorry to hear about Wes you are in our thoughts and prayers
Sharon & Stan Clelland says
We are sorry to hear of Wes’s passing, but he will not have to endure pain antmore which is a Blessing. We pray God will put his arm around his family and help them get through this sad time. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Remember all the good times and that will ease your pain.
Rumble Against Cancer says
We were sad to hear of Wes passing. We had the pleasure of meeting him while on a ride. We were blessed as he shared his story with us and kept us updated. He was a true fighter and a good person. He was kind and it was a blessing to have met him and interacted with him. We are praying for his family and friends.
Rehbeins says
Our prayers are with you and your family. Wes was a great friend and person. He fought hard and it was hardly visible that he was sick because he was so happy about everything all the time. We truely wish we could celebrate his life with you today however Scott is having knee surgery. So know we are with you in prayer and thoughts and please let us know if we can do or help with anything at anytime. All our love Scott and Becky Rehbein
Stormy Gallagher says
Such an amazing man! A gentle soul and a kind heart. What a blessing he was to this earth!! The love he showed for his family and everyone around him was a blessing to all. Prayers to family for healing and beautiful memories!
Allan Broberg says
I didn’t know Wes and his younger years, I met in high school. You were simply one of the nicest kids when we were growing up. He was so easy-going. The world will be a lesser place without him, my condolences to his family and many many friends . Count me as one of them.
Garth Sleight says
I have been thinking about Wes a lot, trying to decide what to write as a tribute to this wonderful man. I had Wes as a student, and an excellent one he was at that. I also had his mom, Barb; brother, Wade; and sister, Destiny as students at Miles Community College. I had a lot of respect for the Hardy family. I think my most poignant memory of Wes is of when he officiated for Wade’s funeral. As his MCC public speaking teacher, and as one who has spoken a many funerals myself, I was incredibly proud of the tender and courageous way he paid tribute to Wade as the officiant of the funeral at the chapel at Stevenson and Sons. My heartfelt condolences go out to the Hardys on their loss. Wes’s courageous battle with cancer was worthy of both our admiration and emulation as we face our own crucibles in life.