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In Memory Of

Deeon K. Bickle, age 66, of Miles City, MT

June 23, 1957 – February 9, 2024

Deeon Bickle passed away on Friday, February 9, 2024 at her home.

She was born to Marvin Vaagen and Mardella Mohl on June 23, 1957.

On July 3, 1978, Deeon & Mikeal Bickle were married in Miles City.

Deeon was preceded in death by her father; sons Scott and Matthew; in laws Herman Stabler and Mary Warford Stabler; and her grandparents.

She is survived by her husband Mikeal; her mother Mardella; brother Paul; son Randy; daughter Rychele; daughter in law Tammy; grandchildren Autumn and Kadan; great grandchildren Arlo and Ellie; aunt Patty; as well as numerous cousins and wonderful friends.

A celebration of life will be held at The Tavern in Miles City on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Dee’s name to the Custer County Food Bank.

Service Schedule

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

Saturday February 17, 2024

The Tavern

3008 Valley Dr. East

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Service Schedule

Celebration of Life

3:00 p.m.

Saturday February 17, 2024

The Tavern

3008 Valley Dr. East

Miles City, Montana 59301

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View Memorial Folder

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  1. I am going to miss you Dee, you’ve been a great neighbor and friend. You were a strong and confident woman. Prayers for Mike and all the family. Fly high Dee, you are now free of pain.

  2. Mike and family
    We are so sorry to hear about momma Dee. She will be truly miss. Are prayer are with you all.

  3. Mike I am so sorry for your loss, Deeon was a wonderful friend and it was a pleasure to have worked with her at PHS for many years, she was definitely the Boss, our prayers are with you,

  4. Words cannot express the sadness in my heart . Dee was such a wonderful friend and will be missed beyond measure! We never ended a conversation without an “I love you” . I will hold that close and keep good memories alive!

  6. Mike, Randy and all the Bickle/Vaagen family.
    I have known Dee since high school and she was always a joy to be around. In later years I would seek out her booth at the AAUW flea market to purchase her beautiful crocheted Christmas ornaments. She did such amazing work and I cherish the ones I have. I enjoyed her Facebook posts and truly hope they have coffee in heaven. My sympathy to you all. Rest easy sweet lady.

  7. Tiny Dee had a steel spine. I first met her when I had Scot in school. That lady was such a wonderful mom to him, encouraging him to do his best. She was resilient and handled all the tragic things that happened to her family and herself with courage and determination. She was a force! I hope you find a beautiful barn up there, Dee.

  8. Dee was such a beautiful friend, I’ll miss her and her smile. She had such wonderful outlook on life. She was a force to be reckoned with. (Her ,I ove you ) after ending a call will be my treasured memory..

  9. My heart is breaking… I loved you Dee. Give your sons a huge hug up in heaven for us. God gained an amazing angel. Bless your family.

  10. Dee was an amazing friend. So kind but also honest and one of the strongest women I know.
    God gain a beautiful Angel Yesterday ! Fly high my friend! You will be missed by many💞

  11. What a joy to be around! I am so sorry! I always loved her wonderful kind soul!
    Our prayers are with you all!
    Denise and Jay Harvey

  14. Mike, Randy and family, I am so sorry to hear of Deeon passing. She was a hard worker, a great Correctional Officer, and friend. She was an incredible strong person, and fighter. She loved her family and her coffee!
    Rest in peace Deeon, you will be missed.💕💞

  15. For the family of Deeon, I went school with her she is such a wonderful person, always so much fun and honest, she struggled but she knew where her hope came from, always remember that she will be with us specially when we’re sitting there drinking our coffee, miss you Dee.

  17. Deeon was my first friend at when I started at Pine Hills. I spent my first Christmas in Montana with her and her family. She will be so missed.

  18. Mike, we are so sad to hear of Dee’s passing. We’ve enjoyed her on Facebook. It’s been a means of staying in touch even though we’ve moved so far away.

  20. Mike and family So sorry for your loss. Dee was a dear dear friend and one of our family. She will be missed so much.🙏🙏 You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers.

  21. I’m sorry for your loss Dee was a friend of my sister Dawn. you will be missed. Prayers for your family Mike your mom and brother Paul

  23. You will be missed, Dee.
    Mike, you know my heart aches for you and your family. Sending you hugs.
    Teri

  24. Loved hearing her daily wisdom and quick quips while working with her at Pine Hills and even keeping up with her after she retired. Miss Bickle, you were the kindest and most resilient woman I’ve ever met. Definitely going to miss you…

  25. Words cannot express the sadness I feel in my heart for the loss of this wonderful woman! Fly high Mama! To Randy and Mike and the rest of the clan, take comfort in knowing that she is no longer in pain and with the boys. She will forever be in our hearts

  26. Mike and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. Deeon was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all who knew her.

  27. Mike and Family,
    My heart goes out to everyone who loved Dee. I know she will always be in your hearts. May the time and your wonderful memories bring you peace and a smile to y’all.
    God gave a true angel her wings.
    I am so sorry for your loss.

  28. I greatly enjoyed working with Deeon at Pine Hills. Her kindness toward us naive new correctional officers positively impacted a job that wasn’t always easy. I loved running into her at the yard sales after she retired too. My deepest condolences. 💐

  29. Deeon was one of the first friends I made when moving here in ‘77. We haven’t always been in constant touch over the years, but when we did see one another, no time had passed.
    I always admired her strength and talent for making wonderful things.
    Deeon, give your dad and boys a hug for me!
    Rest in peace, you well deserve it. ❤️

  31. Dee, I sure enjoyed seeing your Facebook posts. You gained angel wings so fly high and I’ll think of you and know you’re watching over your family. You will never run out of coffee. RIP

  33. I worked with Deeon for several years. She was deeply admired by many. Shocked to hear this. May you all be comforted.

  34. Our sincere sympathy and many prayers to the family. I will miss our frequent chats Dee. Enjoy catching up with those boys. Until we meet again !!

  35. Mike and Bickle family I am so sorry to hear about Deeon. Another life is taken too soon. My heart goes out to you & your family. Deeon was a friend who always brought joy and happiness to all who were fortunate to be in her company. Life isn’t the same and never will be. But there will come a time when all your memories of her will make you smile for having spent so many years together. Deeon god Bless you in heaven. I’m so sorry to see you leave us. May God give you strength through this time of grief.

  37. So sorry for the loss of your wife, mother, sister and daughter. May her spirit and memories comfort all of you.

  40. To all of our family that I know are saddened by this. Dee, we’ll miss you forever. Everyone keep her in your hearts and thoughts and she will never be really gone. One of the strongest ladies I have ever known. I can only pray I can be as graceful and strong when my time comes. See you in heaven beautiful lady! Love you forever. Cooky

  41. Deeon taught me how to thrive as a female in corrections. She was firm and fair and I learned so much from her. After we both left PHYCF she continued to be someone I enjoyed seeing and was always such a light. She raised some pretty amazing kids too. Mike, Randy and Rychele, you are in my thought and prayers.

    ~Carrie Beach

  43. Sorry to hear this Randy, we will be thinking and praying for you and your entire family during this difficult time. My deepest condolences.

  44. I am so sorry to hear this, Dee was a wonderful person. Our son’s Christopher and Scotty were best of friends. We used to talk about them being brothers from another mother and we both watched out for them. May she rejoice at being reunited with her boys Scotty and Matt. She will be missed by those she left behind.

  47. I’m just shocked to see this today. My heart aches for all her family. Deeon is someone I knew in high school. All the tributes too her are heartwarming. I hope they bring you all much comfort. I know she has gone on to a place of comfort and healing. I pray her family and friends can find peace in knowing this.

  48. Bickles, I’m so sorry. There are so many people waiting for her with open arms. Just remember there are many open arms here for you all as well.

  52. Randy and family we are so sorry for your loss. Dee was a wonderful person and my husband and I had the pleasure of working with her at pine hills. She was professional and loved working with the youth . She will be missed greatly by all her knew her she is no longer in pain. RIP Dee!

  53. When Tomorrow Starts Without Me
    When tomorrow starts without me,
    And I’m not there to see,
    If the sun should rise and find your eyes
    All filled with tears for me;
    I wish so much you wouldn’t cry
    The way you did today,
    While thinking of the many things,
    We didn’t get to say.
    I know how much you love, me,
    As much as I love you,
    And each time you think of me,
    I know you’ll miss me too;
    But when tomorrow starts without me,
    Please try to understand,
    That an angel came and called my name,
    And took me by the hand,
    And said my place was ready,
    In heaven far above
    And that I’d have to leave behind
    All those I dearly love.
    But as I turned to walk away,
    A tear fell from my eye
    For all my life, I’d always thought,
    I didn’t want to die.
    I had so much to live for,
    So much left yet to do,
    It seemed almost impossible,
    That I was leaving you.
    I thought of all the yesterdays,
    The good ones and the bad,
    The thought of all the love we shared,
    And all the fun we had.
    If I could relive yesterday
    Just even for a while,
    I’d say good-bye and kiss you
    And maybe see you smile.

    Deeon: thanks for being my oldest friend.

  54. She was a good neighbor; when my grandpa had a heart attack I went next door and her initial support and care made the difference . Eventually we worked at PHCF, where her leadership and experience helped guide me towards being a better Officer as Weill inspire myself to step up as a sergeant like herself. She was on, keen eye, called a spade a spade but was all hearts. One of my favorite people. Bless you and your family.

  55. Dee was truly a joy to work with at Pine Hills. She had the respect of everyone there. She will be missed by many. Hugs to her family.

  56. Mardella
    I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of your daughter.
    Holding you in thoughts and prayers always
    Pam

  57. I enjoyed working with Dee at Lincoln Elementary School!
    My thoughts 💭 & prayers are with the family at this difficult time in their lives.

  58. So sorry for your loss. Dee was an amazing woman who helped me out so much during our visits and activities of the Compassionate Friends. Her stories and advice always left me with hope and a smile. Keeping you all in my prayers.

  59. Mike, I wish we could be there with you – but I know you are surrounded by friends and family who love you and will watch out for you. I know from our conversation that Dee is right there with you – watching over you, along with Scott and Matt. Thinking of you and praying your memories of a life well-lived together will bring you comfort!

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