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In Memory Of

Joshua “Josh” Higbee, 36, of Miles City

December 21, 1984 – October 3, 2021

On October 3rd 2021 Josh Higbee passed away at Holy Rosary Healthcare surrounded by his sister and brothers.

Joshua Wyatt Higbee was born on December 21st, 1984 in Livingston, MT, completing the family of Donald & Ruthann (Wemmer) Higbee. He was born into this world instinctively portraying what he meant to his family by how he treated everyone. Even before he was born all eyes were on him and wonderment of what will his life be like with downs syndrome. In turn his eyes have been on all of us. Studying our every move, anticipating when he could steal the show.

Through Josh’s life he moved with the family from Livingston to Miles City where he started his schooling. And then onto Glen Ullin, ND and returning back to Miles City where he then got to call the house his mother lived in during high school his house. He graduated a proud Cowboy from CCDHS, class of 2004.  Josh enjoyed school, mostly for the friends and teachers. They were the highlights of his day.   After high school, Josh started working at EMI. This was another home away from home for Josh. He got to spend time with friends, help with recycling and his absolute favorite job was working in the wood shop.

In 36 years, you would have never known if Josh had a bad day because his day just got better because you were there with him. Unknowing to all of us, he would wake up every morning setting himself up to have a great day. To see the first look in his eye of sorrow when mom said it was time to go or especially when he had to leave a party, to watch him stand up scan the room and with breathing a sigh, change it to a gleam of contentment that he had a great day. He just loved being around everyone. To Josh there was only two types of people in this world, Family and Friends. Both with very little distinction between them. Just to throw a food reference in here, Josh’s family was like his main meal-always there and fulfilling. But his friends were his dessert and there was always room for more dessert. His friends meant a lot to him. Luckily Josh never found out how to get into jail but rest assured he would have found a way because if that is where you were, that is where he wanted to be.

Josh led a pretty simple life that very few people understand but everyone is jealous and envious for. Dad would often tease that Josh had two speeds, slow and stop. But for sure and for certain he would get to where he wanted to go. With Josh it was more about how he could help you, be there with you for happiness or sorrow than it was for him. Josh had a way to cheer you up whether you needed it or not. His unrelenting teasing or pranks that no one was safe from. Even mom getting pranked was pure excitement for Josh. Although is uncontrollable giggle gave him away more than not, it was still a win to him.  If you tried to retaliate, he would just up his game and you were a marked target for the rest of your life. There was never a prouder uncle than Josh. Eagerly waiting behind grandma, it was his turn to hold each one of his nieces and nephews. And only out of fairness did he decide when his turn was over.  Josh earned the nickname “Spud” from his brother-in-law when he was 12 years old, and it was his new favorite name within the family.

Josh had a few vices he enjoyed. Watching his favorite shows and movies like Gunsmoke, Dukes of Hazard, and the Lion King for a few. He also liked to go out and eat with Mom. Excitement grew anticipating anything that resembled a party or going out dancing on the weekend, especially going to the Bluegrass Festival every year. Another main highlight Josh rarely missed out on was working out weekly with the Physical Therapy team at Holy Rosary, which many of them were marked targets over the many, many years.

I don’t know if we even really influenced Josh but it is undeniable, he made our lives and ourselves better for this world.

Josh was preceded in death his parents, Aunts & Uncles, Martin Moye, Carol White, David Wemmer, Gerome Wemmer, Neil Higbee, Lloyd Higbee, Rodman Higbee, Randy Billing and Janet Higbee.

He is survived by his siblings Trixie (Dustin) Muggli, Tristin & Amanda, Bruce (Melissa) Higbee, Cassie, Amber, Bruce Jr., Madison & Kaitlynn, Will Higbee, Cash and Donald (BeLinda) Higbee, Gabrielle, Connor, Elliana & Leah; Aunts & Uncle Joan Putnam, Robert Wemmer, Pearl Billing, Bonnie Wemmer & Rita Wemmer; and numerous nieces and nephews. Josh is also survived by family and by equally all of his friends.

In lieu of flowers please send a donation to the Holy Rosary Therapy Clinic.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 4:00-7:00 p.m.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Miles City.  Interment will follow in the Custer County Cemetery.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting:  www.stevensonandsons.com.

Service Schedule

Visitation

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday October 19, 2021

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Family to Receive Friends

4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday October 19, 2021

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Funeral Service

11:00 a.m.

Wednesday October 20, 2021

First Baptist Church

914 Palmer Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Graveside Service

To follow immediately after Funeral Service

Wednesday October 20, 2021

Custer County Cemetery

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Service Schedule

Visitation

1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday October 19, 2021

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Family to Receive Friends

4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday October 19, 2021

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

1717 Main Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Funeral Service

11:00 a.m.

Wednesday October 20, 2021

First Baptist Church

914 Palmer Street

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Graveside Service

To follow immediately after Funeral Service

Wednesday October 20, 2021

Custer County Cemetery

Miles City, Montana 59301

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  1. I am so sorry to hear of Josh’s passing. May you all find comfort in cherished memories.
    Denise Harvey

  2. Oh Happy,
    I’m so sorry to see of Josh’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are will you at this difficult time.

  3. Happy and family,
    I am so sorry to hear of Josh’s passing. He had a heart of gold and I know he is with his heavenly Father. I will miss my dance partner and friend. He always had a smile and hug for me. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  4. I am so sorry to hear about Josh’s passing. He was such a ray of sunshine. Josh had such a great sense of right and wrong and always was kind to others. I looked forward to his smile and his gentle ways every day.
    Josh was so kind to others and a joy to be with. He will truly be missed by many.

  5. Joshua-
    I am not sure what to say- my heart is absolutely broken! I am going to miss you and our bantering back and forth so much! I will say lots of prayers for your family! God Bless you and I will always “watch it” from now on.

  6. Iam so sorry to hear about Josh passing ! Josh was the kindest young man and had a heart as big as the world 🤗 my thoughts and prayers are with all of Josh’s friends and family 🤗🤗 ! Heaven gained a very special Angel !

  7. Oh Happy, visiting with Josh has always been a high point in my day. His bright smile and good nature made him such a joy to be around. He will be missed by so many of us. Peace be with you, Josh.

  9. Trixie and family, So sorry to see that your brother has passed. Hold your memories close!

  10. Happy and family- I am heartbroken 💔 josh was a special soul. I so looked forward to him being first in line to say the prayer for our meals when I was cooking for the church. Heaven gained an awesome Angel. He sure did love his momma!
    Anna

  11. Our hearts are with you during this difficult time. He will truly be missed by all who had the opportunity to know him! He was a beautiful soul and now a beautiful angel above watching over you as you have done for him for many years! We pray for you and your family! Much love to you!

  12. Happy and family I am so terrible sorry for your loss. Josh was such a sweet soul and I will always feel blessed that I got to dance with him. My prayers are with you all.

  13. My sincerest apologies to your family. May his memory forever be a blessing. ♥️

  15. I very sadden see Josh pass away . So sorry for loss of Josh . He always happy and like to tease trainers. I enjoyed worked withJosh. My thoughts and prayers to the family.

  17. Happy and family, My prayers and condolences to you and your family. May you find comfort in special memories of your dear son and brother.

  18. Sending love and sympathy to you Happy and all of Josh’s family.
    It was always so fun to come to your house for Josh’s cooking classes. Praying for you as you miss his sweet self.
    Love,
    Marilyn Msy

  19. Happy ,
    I am so sorry for your loss it was always so much fun getting a hug and seeing Josh smiling and always being so happy every time I see him and sharing our birthday with him in church.

    RIP Josh you will be missed
    Your friend Sandy Meidinger

  20. sorry to here about your loss prayers for u and your family he is awsmome person and fun to hangout with at emi when i work there with him

  21. So sorry for your loss. It was always so fun watching him dance with you at the VFW Happy. Always the first ones there to take in the music and get everyone dancing. Josh will be missed terribly.

    Jake

  24. Happy,and all of your family, we are so sorry for the loss of your precious son Josh,he was always such a happy and smiling young man. May God bless and comfort you all during this difficult time and the days ahead. Our prayers are with you all.
    Love June and Ruben Opp

  25. I am so sorry for your loss. Josh was always so kind and would always speak when we’d see you . May your memories sustain you .

  26. Happy, I was so sorry to hear about Josh. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

  28. Happy I’m so very sorry for your loss. Josh was a very amazing young man. I enjoyed spending time with him we always had fun bowling on the Wii.

  29. Happy and family,I am in utter shock to hear about the loss of Josh. I can’t believe it. We worked together at Community Home Oxygen and had a lot of fun. I don’t think I ever heard him ever say a bad word about anyone. He will be sorely missed.

  31. Happy and Family, I’m heart broken about Josh. Heaven has gained another Angel!! He was my work out Buddy for so many years!! I loved him dearly!! He was the only one besides me that would let you know many months ahead about his birthday. He would always sang Happy Birthday to anyone who was having a Birthday! I loved him always saying” ok Honey ” or “watch it””. I love that God put him in my life for so many years and I will cherish every memory.❤️❤️ My prayers are with you all during this sad time. God Bless, Rhonda Erlenbusch

  32. Happy and family. I want to correct my condolences. I mistook Josh for Don. My apologies. It’s still a shock, though. I remember when I would see you, Happy, and Josh in Walmart. He always wanted a hug, which I was happy to give him. He was the sweetest young man. The world is an emptier place without him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this trying and sad time.

  33. Happy and family. I want to correct my condolences. I mistook Josh for Don. My apologies. It’s still a shock, though. I remember when I would see you, Happy, and Josh in Walmart. He always wanted a hug, which I was happy to give him. He was the sweetest young man. The world is an emptier place without him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in this trying and sad time.

  34. Happy, Trixie and family. So sorry to hear about Josh. He was such a good natured and fun young man. He is going to be missed a lot by all his family and friends. Praying for your family at this difficult time. May Josh Rest In Peace in the Father’s loving arms and time heals your loss.

  35. Higbee family
    My sincere condolences of Josh’s passing. He was such a kind person that everyone loved. Mom loved to tease him but he was right there teasing back. He will be missed.

  36. Dear Happy And family,
    Please accept my condolences on the loss of your beloved Josh. So many are fond of Josh and Miles City will miss him! Sending prayers of sympathy, love, and peace to all.
    Kim Stanton

  37. Happy, I am so very sorry to hear of the loss of your son Josh. Although I didn’t know him well except for the few times we ate together, I found him to be such a gentleman who loved his ice cream. Condolences to you Happy and your family.

  38. Sending prayers and condolences to the family for the loss of a brother, uncle, mom, grandmother. My the Lord ease your pain and hold you in his arms.

  40. Merrie Stanford
    I am going to miss hime he is good guy and his mom too I was can say 😢 good by to thim be for God have in a good place now one day God ❤ 🙏 😊 ☺ ♥ 🙌 ❤

  42. I am so sorry to hear of Josh’s passing. He was such a good kid. Super smart and always so happy. My favorite memories were when I got to take him around the high school to gather all the attendance slips and also go western day rodeo when I had my palomino and I got to pull him on the cow hide. He always made my day brighter and happier when I was around him. Sending your family hugs and prayers during this time.

  43. Meliska Collins.Joshua Higbee has a good client and a funny worker he will greatly missed I miss picking on him that’s for sure.

  45. Josh was a Special Olympics athlete & so was I. I would help him out in any way I could especially bowling He enjoyed it so much.I’ll miss him coming to church. He would always light the candles on communion day. R.I.P my good friend.

  46. Happy,
    I am so sorry to hear of Josh’s passing. He was always a cheerful young man. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.

  48. Josh was a fun loving and great person. I enjoyed working with him.
    May the lord help you 🙏 heal and remember good times

  49. My condolences on the loss of Josh and Happy. My prayers are for peace and comfort for all.

  50. My condolences to Josh’s family & friends. He was such a joy the few times I had the pleasure of being around him and he will be sorely missed. I pray for your peace & comfort during this sad, sad time.

  51. So very so hear if Josh’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

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