Monte Guy Mallett

Monte Guy Mallett, age 57, of Powderville, Montana passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at his home.

Monte was born September 17, 1961 in Miles City, Montana to James and Mary (Keil) Mallett. He was their only son. Monte started his education at Hunt School, taught by his favorite teacher Mrs. Orestad. He went to Custer County High School, graduating in 1979, while in school he stayed with his grandparents Allen & Marge Mallett. Monte worked at the Miles City Livestock Center all 4 years of high school and made all of his own spending money. He wasn't afraid of a days work. Monte attended Powell & Glendive Community College, enjoying Rodeo and Team roping with his buddies. He married Sonya Hager July 26, 1986 in his grandparent's backyard in Miles City. They moved to Miles City where Monte worked construction for his good friend Jerry Askin. They then moved to Billings to work in a feedlot, while there, Monte enjoyed traveling the country team roping, where he had many great partners and made a lot of great friends. Monte returned to home the ranch in 2001 after the passing of his father. Along with his sister Tammy and her husband Michael they built a fantastic set of Angus cows, Monte's pride and joy, and had the ranch free and clear of debt.

Monte was preceded in death by his parents James and Mary, an infant sister, Sheila, brother-in-law Brian Clark, nephew James Earl Clark and both sets of grandparents

Monte is survived by his wife of 32 years Sonya, sister and brother-in-law Tammy & Mike Pecha, Aunt Jean, sister Jane Piercy, nieces Skye & Paige and their children, various cousins and his constant companion and best friend his dog Missy.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 8, 2019 with family receiving friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Miles City. Interment will follow in the family lot of the Custer County Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: http://www.stevensonandsons.com.

Should friends desire, donations may be made to St Jude's Children's Hospital.