Eugene Joseph “Joe” Pigeon IV
January 22, 1959 – April 18, 2022
Eugene (Joe) was born in Beverly, MA. on January 22, 1959. The son of Eugene J. Pigeon III and Virginia L. (Delaney) Pigeon. Joe passed away at his home, Neva’s Place, in Miles City, MT on April 18, 2022.
Joe moved with his parents and two sisters to Lewistown, Montana when he was one years old. He grew up in Lewistown and Billings and moved to North Dakota with his family in 1970. He attended Jamestown High School in North Dakota then graduated in 1977 from Glendive High School in Montana where he enjoyed the sport of wrestling. Joe worked summers for Montana-Dakota Utilities Company and attended college at Glendive Community College and the College of Great Falls via satellite in Lewistown. He joined the Navy in 1978 to 1980 and served as a Corpsman in Guam until he became ill and received a medical discharge.
Joe was a quiet and private man, a kind and giving soul with a wonderful smile. Beloved brother and friend to many. He enjoyed reading westerns, going camping and fishing at Fort Peck Reservoir, bowling, and taking care of his responsibilities at Neva’s Place, which he took a lot of pride in. Planning his own birthday meals for all to enjoy with his now famous “Joe Burger’s”. Joe was always thrilled to treat visiting family to a cup of coffee at Gallagher’s and breakfast, no matter the time of day! He looked forward to his daily visits to the Eastern Montana Community Health Center and especially the outings and activities.
Joe was preceded in death by his parent’s Eugene J. Pigeon III and Virginia L. Pigeon.
He is survived by his siblings; Linda (Jerome) Carlson, Jan (Gerald) Wieler, Charles R. Pigeon, Roland E. Pigeon, Pam (Keith) Wadsworth and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
We would like to give a special thank you to all the staff and friends Joe had at Neva’s Place and EMCHC. He loved it there and truly felt that they were his extended family.
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
10:30 a.m.
Friday April 29, 2022
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
120 N Montana Ave
Miles City, Montana 59301
Mass of Christian Burial
Following the Funeral Mass
Friday April 29, 2022
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, Montana 59301
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Sandy Meidinger says
I’m so sorry to hear about Joe , he was such a nice guy
Barb Holdridge says
It was such an honor and delight to work with and get to know Joe. He was such a quiet and private person, however once he warmed up to you, he would crack a joke or make a smart remark that you couldn’t help but laugh at. He was such a kind person to everyone. He will be greatly missed.
Nichella Seal says
Joe was a sweet guy! He was very quiet and he was so respectful and full of kindness. It was impossible to have anything but a positive interaction with Joe and I enjoyed every one I had with him. He had a very calm demeanor about him and was so generous with everyone. He’s so missed already. Heaven gained an angel
Jan Ronning says
It was my privilege to have known you Joe Pigeon. I loved your dry sense of humor Joe and your out of the blue comments. I will miss taking you to the Wind Farm and City Brew. Your kindness and consideration was your strong suit. May you rest easy in Heaven and enjoy your rewards. Enjoy a Klondike bar and some fishing memories with Rod and Andy. You will be so missed!!!
Laura Wetherelt says
Joe, I will miss our conversations, your humor and your smile. I hope the fishing is good and the popcorn is better.
Brenda Ernest says
I miss you already Joe and I am thankful for the years I got to enjoy your company your smile and your sense of humor. A true gentleman such as you cannot be replaced and our loss is heavens gain. Say hello to the rest of the gang that went before you and I will think of you often with great fondness and know that you are finally at peace.
Laura Sevier says
Joe,
I really enjoyed bowling with you when Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center Day Treatment took whoever wanted to go bowling 🎳 to Recreation Lanes 1 Day each week.
You were Absolutely Positively 💯 Percent Definitely, Extremely, Excellent, Amazing, Awesome, Outstanding, Great Bowler oftentimes getting the highest score out of everyone who went bowling 🎳 each week.
Brock Schneider says
It was my sincere pleasure to get to know Joe. He was a kind and gentle soul and he was love by everyone who got to spend time with him. He will be greatly missed and I have faith he will be with the angels!
Jan Wieler (Joe's Sister) says
My Beloved Brother, how I will miss you. We take comfort knowing that you are now always with Mom and Dad as another angel joins the heavens. We will miss our coffee’s at Gallagher’s and your calming voice and twinkling eyes. I will always hear you tell me as we hugged goodbye “I’m alright, don’t worry about me”. A good brother, a kind man, and a great friend.
Arnell Schmidt says
I remember meeting you in Glendive many years ago. You were so sweet & many of us girls had a crush on you! You moved away & I never knew what happened to you but I have never forgotten you. I pray you had a good life & will rest in eternal peace.
Daisy Delaney says
Joe so many memories came flooding back of you, many when you were a little boy growing up in Lewistown and Billings. As your Aunt I got to take care of you and your siblings quite a bit and spent a lot of time with your family. You were a sweet boy and a caring and kind man. Though we lived far away in later years you were always in my thoughts and heart, as you are now and will always be. ❤️, Daisy
Becky (Chouinard) Tipton says
I graduated with Joe in 1977. I remember him as being very quiet.
So sorry for your loss
RIP Joe
Patty Delaney says
I can just see that mischievous smile on Joes face. Our family shared many visits and holidays. I have not had personal contact with Joe for a number of years but Virgie always updated me in our conversations. I remember a couple exciting sleepwalking episodes! I share in your sorrow and loss and love all my “Pigeon” nieces and nephews. Receive our beloved Joe into your welcoming arms. Dear Jesus.
Gary Wambeke says
Rest in peace Joe. we love you
Ronda Morgan says
I remember sitting and visiting with Joe as we were waiting to go to the Center! Was so fun to visit with him,he was very quiet but a great friend of us all at Neva’s and the center! I got to see him bowl to was a excellent bowler! He helped with the ice cream truck to! Enjoy fishing in Heaven! Ronda Kae
Patty Page (Delaney) says
Joe, you have always been in my thoughts and my heart. I love you cousin! Rest In Peace.
Marla Zimmer says
Joe was a such a special person; thoughtful and caring in every way. He never missed an opportunity to say hello or offer assistance when needed. Fly high and free dear Joe and know that we will forever carry sweet memories of you in our hearts.