Margie Phipps, age 79 of Brusett, Montana passed away in Billings, Montana on July 7, 2021, surrounded by her family just two days short of her 80th birthday.
Margie was born on July 9, 1941, to John and Shirley Ryan, joining her sister Elva. After Margie, her sisters Nora Lou, Sharon, and Shirley K. “Jo” joined the family. She grew up on the family ranch at Brusett. Margie attended Squaw Creek Country School and Garfield County High School graduating in 1958. After high school Margie attended Eastern Montana College in Billings earning a two-year teaching certificate. After college she returned to Garfield County, teaching school. Margie and Robert “Bobby” Phipps were married on June 3, 1962.
Bobby and Margie made their home on the ranch on Lone Tree Creek southeast of Brusett. Bobby and Margie were blessed with 8 children: Katrina, Myrna, Tim, Rex, Aaron, Bryan, James and Shirley. Their Nephew, Ted Phipps, and Bobby’s brother Roy Phipps also spent several years with them on the ranch. Over the years many other nieces and nephews also spent time with them on the ranch. Anyone who stopped by was always welcome to stay for a meal and a visit which many times included a dessert of angel food cake. Margie was especially proud all her children obtained college degrees.
In early 2002, Bobby was diagnosed with cancer; he passed away on Thanksgiving Day 2002 with Margie and his family by his side. A few years later Margie retired and sold the ranch to her son Bryan and his wife Chelsea. She continued to live on the ranch full time until last winter. In the fall of 2020, she bought a house in Jordan and split her time between there and the ranch.
Margie was a 4-H leader for many years and served on the Garfield County Fair Board from 2000 to 2011. She rarely missed attending the Garfield County fair and entering exhibits. Margie was a member of Community Presbyterian Church and Blackfoot Home Demonstration Club. She enjoyed meals and fellowship at the Garfield County Senior Center and always looked forward to bible study.
Margie was preceded in death by her husband Robert “Bobby” Phipps, her son James Phipps, her parents John and Shirley Ryan, her stepmother Agnes Ryan, and her sister Nora Lou Kreitel.
She is survived by her daughter Katrina (George) Luther, her daughter Myrna (Michael) Haughian; her son Tim (Dana) Phipps; her son Rex (Kim) Phipps; her son Aaron (Mollie) Phipps; her son Bryan (Chelsea) Phipps; her daughter Shirley (Darrell) Dyer; her grandchildren, Trevor Luther, Travis Luther, Ryan Haughian, Kyle Haughian, Amy Haughian, Walt (Courtney) Phipps, Cory (Melanie) Phipps, Evan Phipps, Will Phipps, Robert Phipps, Michael Phipps, Gracie Phipps, Teagan Phipps, Justine Dyer and Darrell “LD” Dyer, her sister Elva (Clifford) Highland, her sister Sharon (Rocky) Nelson, her sister Jo Ryan and numerous beloved nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. with family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 11 at The VFW Hall in Jordan. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 12 at The VFW Hall in Jordan. Interment will take place following the funeral service at the Hearts of Peace Cemetery in Brusett. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Memorials for Margie Phipps can be made to Central Montana Foundation for benefit of the Garfield County Emergency Services Center. Memorials can be mailed to Garfield Ambulance Service, PO Box 115, Jordan, MT 59337.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday July 11, 2021
VFW Hall
Jordan, Montana 59337
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday July 11, 2021
VFW Hall
Jordan, Montana 59337
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Glo says
Hugs to all of you. Margie was the sweetest lady and blessed with a wonderful family.
Terri L. Coldwell says
I am truely sorry for your loss. Keep you memories close and do not miss an opportunity to talk about them. That is one thing no one can take away? Hugs and prayers for you kids and family.
Pam Rogge says
Prayers and condolences to Margie’s family. Cherish the memories!
Cindy and Dale Berg says
Prayers and hugs to you all. You had a wonderful mom! Cherish your memories.
Meredith Saylor says
You will be missed Neighbor
Checking to see if your lights come on in the evenings
Visiting with you at Seniors
RIP Margie
Jeanie sorensen says
Sending out thoughts and prayers for your family during this sad time
Mike & Teddy Landers says
What a a dear sweet lady. We’re so sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers are with you all
Muff Engdahl says
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Margie’s family and friends. Such a wonderful, loving, caring lady. She will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her. Hold your memories close in your hearts, they will lift you up through the sad days and they will comfort you everyday.
Debbie Weyer says
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort to all of you during this difficult time.
Casey & Cindy Phalen says
Sorry to hear this. God love ya all.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
To all the Phipps family—
I am so sorry for your loss. Draw near to each other and share all the memories of Margie.
Mitzi Beecher says
So sorry to you all may God Bless each and every one of you
Howard Shawver Family says
To all of Margie’s family
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. She was an amazing woman and raised some very amazing children.
Robert and Carol McNutt says
Our deepest sympathy for your families loss.
Laura Jane Willson says
So very sorry to see this. She was a very special lady. My sympathies.
Lori Murnion says
So very sorry for your loss, Margie has always been a very special part of my life. I will miss her dearly, you are all in my thoughts and Prayers.
Denise Harvey says
We are so sorry to hear about your dear mother and grandmother. Prayers for comfort of cherished memories.
Demise Harvey and Ruben Oberlander
Jennifer Wolff says
I am so sorry to hear that Margie is no longer with us. She was such a special lady with a big heart and a gentle laugh. I have really enjoyed getting to know her at Bible study. I will never forget her smile every time one of her kids or grandkids was mentioned. Although it is a comfort to know she is home with Jesus, it doesn’t take away the pain of her loss. She will be greatly missed.
Mike and Tammy Pecha says
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Laurie Claypool says
To all of Margie’s families,
our heartfelt sympathies!
Thoughts and prayers to all of you!
Laurie and Duane Claypool
Paul Cogley says
Thoughts and prayers to the Phipps family. She was such a great woman. Take care!
Rod Bollinger says
Prayers Phipps and Ryan Families she will be missed.
Lourdes Reynolds says
Katrina, Myrna I never met your mom but knowing you two I know she had to be a loving, kind and hard working woman – she passed that on to you both ❤️- sending all the family lots of love and prayers 🙏🏼
Jane Viall says
Myrna and Katrina and family — Thinking of all of you during this loss and sending prayers. You are such fine people.
Andy and Theresa Zook Family says
Myrna, Katrina, and Aaron and family….We are sending lots of hugs and prayers your way. Margie was one great lady and raised a wonderful family!
Tom and Mary McCamish says
Dear Phipps and Ryan families. We are so sorry to hear about Margie passing. She was such a lovable person just like our dear sister in law, Nora.
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
Condolences and Prayers to all of Margies family .She was a Sweet Lady and will be missed by all who knew her . Hold on to all of your Memories Love and Blessings to all of you.
Delores Cameron says
I met Margie while attending Eastern Montana College in Billings. We became friends. She was a lovely classmate. My sympathy to her family. I wish she could have reached the 80th mile marker!!
Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Paul F Carter says
The Phipps’ Family has always been the stone and mortar of my childhood when we were splitting time between North Dakota and Montana in the Summertime.
Bobby and Margie, along with all of the Phipps’ Family, have welcomed and treated my Mom and Dad, brother, me, and friends with an open door, kindness, comfort and friendship throughout the years.
Margie was timely each year sending a Christmas Card or a Thank You Note by card usually, just to let us know how she was fairing more recently —- was always nice to get good news. She and Bobby raised some very remarkable folks and was deservingly proud because this bunch is truly honest, caring, hard working and humble in all of their actions.
Heaven will be a better place with Margie there. My heart is with you and will always cherish and remember the good times, good laughs and those excellent meals that we all sat down and blessed.
Garth Sleight says
I was so very, very sorry to see this. My sincerest condolences go to all of the family members at this time of mourning.
Terry Billing says
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Margie Phipps family.
Marion Peelwe says
I am so sorry to hear about Margie. She has always been one of the special people in my heart. I know she will be greatly missed.
Rick and Dee Abbott says
To each of Margie’s family members: We were deeply saddened to learn of your loss. We pray that our Lord gives each of you His comfort, peace and solace. You have our sincere condolences.
Joe ferris says
Prayers to the family George and Katrina , Aaron and Molly and the rest of the family may you find comfort and peace in the days to come knowing she is with her heavenly father now
TIm and Cheri Hafla says
Our deepest sympathy to all of Margie’s Family, she was a wonderful women and will be missed by all who knew her. I will miss her big smile and laugh.
Janet Clark says
So very sorry for the loss of Margie, a very well lived life. She will certainly be missed and remembered with good thoughts.
Carolyn Kimball says
Katrina and family,
After speaking with you, Katrina, on Sunday, there was optimism of getting your mother back to Miles City and closer to the family. I was surprised that did not happen.
I am so very sorry for your loss.
Cindy Stanton says
I’m so sorry to hear of Margie’s passing. What a wonderful woman.
Margie has always been a cornerstone of the Brusett/Jordan community. We will all miss her.
Tom and Claudia says
Condolences too All of Margie’s Family. She was a very kind hearted Lady and will be missed by all who knew her. The good memories of the past will help all of you get through the days ahead. God Be With You All.
David & Danette Olguin says
We are so sorry for your loss and our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jim & Cathy Bastian says
We are so sorry! Our prayers go out to each of you, and we know that you will treasure all the memories of your mom as she lives on in each of you. May the Lord carry you as you go through these next days.
Cynthia Gregg-Hope says
So sad to hear this news. She was such a lady of Grace. My thoughts are with you all.
Donald & Betty Lou Weeding says
Condolences to all of the Phipps family. Margie was a wonderful person and we hope you will be comforted by your many memories of her. She will be missed by many in the community along with you. God Bless You All.
Jo Pierson says
Margie gave so much to the Brusett community. Condolences.
Rita Kratky says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Katrina and the whole family! We are so sorry for your loss.
Roxie Saylor says
Condolences to all of Margie,family we will miss you.Margie was a wonderful
cousin and friend.Had a nice visit at the Senior center a few weeks ago.Cherish your great memories.Love and hugs to all.
Curtis and June Fillafer says
To all of Margie’s family and friends. We are very sorry for the loss of a wonderful lady. Keeping all of you in our prayers.
Agnes Drane says
To the family of Margie,
We are so sorry for your loss. Margie was a beautiful person. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Ken & Ag Drane
Troy & Sheila Hannon
Dave and Helen Cogley says
Great memories of Bobby and Margie and family, wonderful neighbors for many years. First Bobby and now Margie will be sorely missed in the whole community to which they contributed so much. Condolences to all you kids.
DJ &Gloria Rath Milroy says
Prayers and Condolences with all of Margies dear loved ones. A special lady, Margie will not only be missed by her family but by the many people whose lives she touched over the years. May precious memories bring you ease on the toughest of days and may God walk with each of you.