Mark William Bibeau, 59, was born on February 11, 1958 in Jordan, Montana to William Raymond and Gail Lois (Young) Bibeau, the second of three children. He departed this life on October 2, 2017, in Miles City, after a long illness.
Mark attended grade school in Billings and Jordan, graduating from Garfield County High School with the class of 1976. Mark lived in Washington State for a spell and was there when Mount Saint Helens erupted. He was briefly married to Tana Gould. Mark was an accomplished autobody repair man. He preferred fixing older vehicles that could actually be repaired rather than replaced. He learned this skill by watching and helping his dad since he was a teenager and eventually took over Bill’s Auto Body in Jordan after Bill retired in 1997.
Mark loved the outdoors – hunting, fishing, panning for gold and just exploring. He had several odd pets over the years: a skunk, bobcat, bat and racoon. He seemed to have a special bond with animals. He was a fan of good rock-n-roll music and a master pool player, playing on many teams, taught by his father and grandma May. He was one of the originators of the annual “Brain Fry” which has been going for 37 years and was proud of his association with the Mission Mountain Wood band and Ray Sawyer of Dr. Hook. Mark really enjoyed a lively “debate” and would sometimes switch sides to keep it going.
He was a good, true friend to many. A “simple” man, possessions were not important to him. He was very intelligent and would make a good teammate in a game of trivial pursuit.
Mark is survived by his father, Bill Bibeau; a sister Tanna (Dean) Rogge; nieces: Tonya (Kevin) South, Johnna (Blasé) Roskelley, Ashley Ryan, nephew Denver Hensleigh; grandnieces: Katie South, Addison Roskelley and Vera Samario; grandnephews: Dylan Butler, William South, Kolton Hensleigh, Kaden Hensleigh, Kyron Roskelley and Sylis Samario and many good friends. He was preceded in death by his mother Gail Ady and a brother Mike, and several close friends.
A special thank you to the people that lent Mark a hand, brought him food, and watched over him. The family very much appreciates the loyalty of his friends.
Visitation will be held Friday, October 6, 2017 at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Jordan with family receiving friends from 4-6 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 7, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the VFW Hall in Jordan. Interment will follow in the Pioneer Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday October 6, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Main St
Jordan, MT 59337
Interment
Immediately following the funeral
Saturday October 7, 2017
Pioneer Cemetery
Jordan, MT 59337
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday October 6, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
Main St
Jordan, MT 59337
Interment
Immediately following the funeral
Saturday October 7, 2017
Pioneer Cemetery
Jordan, MT 59337
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Muff Engdahl says
Bill, Tana and all of Mark’s family and friends,
Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Mark was a special person, a lot of good memories through the years.
Muff
Johna Wilcox says
Bill and Tana-
I’m so sorry. Mark was a true and special friend.
Johna
Irene Trogden says
Bill, Tana and family. I am so sorry for your loss. Had many laughs with Mark.
Gerome and Rita Wemmer & family says
Bill, Tanna and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May God be with you and all at this time. Mark will be missed by so many.
Gerome and Rita Wemmer
Leo and Luci Dutton says
We are so very sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to the whole family as we hold you in our thoughts and prayers.
George and Susan Hageman says
So sorry. Mark was such a bright guy and always so friendly. He will be missed!
Sue & Shawn FitzGerald says
Bill, Tanna, Dean and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Mark was always been so friendly.
Shawn an d Sue
Tim and Cheri Hafla says
Bill, Tanna and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all. I have many great memories of Mark in our younger year when Tanya and I ran together, prayers and hugs to you all.
Tim and Cheri Hafla says
Bill, Tanna and Family,
Our deepest sympathy to you all. I have many great memories of Mark in our younger years when Tanya and I ran together, prayers and hugs to you all.
Cindy Gregg-Hope says
Sorry to hear this. Loss of another legend.
Dodie Paxson says
Bill, Tanna and families,
It is with a heavy heart I post this. Mark was a great guy and will be missed by all. Cling to your good memories to help you through this trying time. Love and Peace to all!
Dodie & Neal
Terri Jessen says
My thoughts and prayers are with Mark’s family. He was so talented and always had a smile on his face. I have such great memories of Mark when I first moved to Jordan and up until the day I moved away he always had time to stop and visit . One of my favorite things about him was his laugh it was so contagious! ! Mark may you rest in peace and your family find comfort in their memories of you .
Darryl and Sonja Turner says
Bill, Tanna, and family,
So sorry for your loss, Mark really was a good guy and will be missed.
Mary kindt says
Tanna , Bill and family so sorry for your loss. may God bless all of you, and keep you in His understanding!! With much love to All.
Jackie Currey says
Bill, Tanna, and Dean… I’m so sorry to hear about Mark. He was such a good man. He would do anything for anybody and never complain. I will keep all of you in my prayers… Mark will be missed by everyone that knew him.. God bless all of you.
Jim Carter says
Mark was a classmate! Young guy with a lot of talent and vision. my prayers and thoughts for the family Bill, Tanna I am so sorry for your loss
Karen Barnes says
My thoughts and prayers for Mark’s family – may your good memories give you comfort at this difficult time
linda walker says
He always made me smile. Rest in peace Mark.
Brad(tiny) Imer says
Prayers from western Colorado l hope your family will get through this terrible loss. God speed
Myron & Mary Beth Kibler says
Bill, Tanna and all of Mark’s family and friends, we are so sorry to hear this sad news. May he rest in peace and memories bring you comfort and comfort.
Jan Ronning says
My deepest sympathies to you all. Mark was a generous person with a big heart. Prayer are with you.
Bill and Madonna Ryan says
Our thoughts and prayers be with you, sorry for your loss
Kathy and Dale Gangner says
How sad. What a kind hearted, fun loving, quick witted man. He will be missed.
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
Sending Condolences and Prayers for all of Marks Family .May you find Comfort in all of your Memories and in Gods Love.
Connie Blonigen says
Bill and family..I’m sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. Such a nice and fun guy! He tried to teach me how to play pool, so I know he had lots of patience, too, because I wasn’t the best student. Great memories! He will certainly be missed!
Pat and Bob Corbin says
Bill, Tanna and all of Marks family, So sorry to hear about Mark, Hope you will find comfort in knowing that he is with the Good Lord now. Hold you memories close and he will never be forgotten.
Vern Gagnon says
My thoughts and prayers for Mark’s family. Especially his Dad Bill. May Mark rest in peace.
Mary Ann Wells says
Bill, Tana and family, Mark was a free spirit who loved his family with all his heart, he never blamed anyone for things that went wrong, he would move on in a positive direction! He loved children, and shared with them skills, stories and his kindness. He had a deep faith and was prepared to meet the Lord when He called! My sincere condolences to your family,and may God give you strength and peace .love and prayers for you. Love, MaryAnnWells
Leslie Manning says
Mark’s family thoughts and prays go out to you
Ruby says
My most deepest and sincerest condolences to his family. He was there for me when I needed him, as always with his friends. May he rest in peace and fix all the cars he can find in heaven. Love to you all
Dalene Hicks says
Uncle Bill and Tanna and family….breaks my heart. I’m so sorry for your loss. So many goofy memories with him. When he stayed with us in Seattle he was like a big brother to me. His stories were always filled with crazy and wild adventures. He loved his rock music and that’s probably where my love of that music came from. You’re in my heart and my prayers. I love you so much! – Dalene “Bibeau” Hicks
Karen Taylor says
Thoughts and prayers are with all of Mark’s Family and Friends. He was always so kind and helped work on different vehicles for us. He was always so funny and so talented with painting, drawing and metal work… He will be missed by many. Don’t know if we can make it to the services because of shipping time but will sure try.
Clay and Karen Taylor and Family
Cindy Scanlan says
Bill , Tanna and family I was so very sorry to hear of your loss. Mark was always so fun to be around. May your good memories wrap you in love.
Cindy Scanlan
John and Lillian Loomis says
We are so sorry to hear of your loss!! Mark was to young to leave this world ! We pray for your comfort in all the wonderful memories you have!! May the Lord Bless and comfort you at this time!!
DJ and Gloria Rath Milroy says
Our most heartfelt condolences to all of Mark’s family. Holding you all close in thought and prayer.
Pearl Highland Allen says
Bill, Tanna, and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Mark was a high school classmate who was easy to talk with, fun to be around, and so intelligent and knowledgeable. He challenged us all to be better and, as my Chemistry Lab partner, taught me how to properly measure liquids, which improved my baking, as well as our lab results! May your special memories of Mark give you peace and comfort during the days ahead. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God be with you.
Daniel & Audrey Guesanburu says
Bill, Tanna and Families, so sorry for your loss. May God Bless You and help you through your sorrow.
Tom and Claudia Stanton says
Bill, Tanna and Family,
Sorry to hear of Marks passing. May God Bless You All.
Barb Harbaugh Morgan says
Bill, Tanna, Dean and Family,
Mark picked me up in the middle of Main Street when I flew out of a pick up in a dress my freshman year. He drove me back to band practice in his car. He was kind, caring and concerned. May his good will and the shared stories comfort you. He was truly a kind soul.
Cindy Stanton says
Bill, Tanja & Families,
My sincerest condolences for the loss of Mark. What a talented, kind, gentle & intelligent man. He is a fixture in my memories. I know he will be missed. May God comfort you all during this most difficult time.
Kollette Kison Rightsell says
Sorry for your loss. Our family has great memories of Mark !
Tracee Raymond says
To the Bibeau Family,
I meet Mark when he was working for Auto Dismantles in Miles. We were really good friends but I haven’t seen him in years. I am sure sorry to hear of his passing…he will be greatly miss. Mark was a great guy!
Teddy Robertson says
Bill, Tanna, Dean and family,
I am sooo sorry to hear about Mark. Some things just don’t make any sense. He will be missed by many. Your in my thoughts and prayers .May God bless and keep you.
Diane Rath Hewett says
Bill,Tanna, and family, I am sorry to hear of Mark’s passing. Thinking of you as you go through this very difficult time. Sincerely, Diane and family
Jack Lufborough says
Mark and I were friends for may years. I can’t believe he’s gone. You can’t find more honest good friends like Mark. If you asked him a question believe me he would tell you the truth. Beers and lots of jokes was how we lived. I will miss his knowledge of cars and body work. I will miss how he made us laugh. Never did he know the word give up!! Tears and love be with you my friend. Rip Love your friend Jack Lufborough
Rhonda Mothershead says
Mark was a wonderful friend & classmate. Love & prayers to his family.
Jo Ryan says
My sincere condolences go to Marks family and friends. Treasure the memories.
Kendra Kahnke says
Bill, so sorry for your loss, Was always interesting when Mark stopped by in Winnett! RIP, buddy!
Dawn Rhoads says
Tana & Bill so sorry for your loss. I hadn’t seen him for ages, but always enjoyed our visits at Barney ‘s. May the memories always be with you all. Thoughts and prayers. Dawn
Joyce Bateman says
I went to school with Mark and remember him as a good-natured rebel. I remember him drawing in his notebook instead of taking class notes. He tried to teach me how to play chess with much patience, but not much success. He was smart and had a zest for life and devil-may-care attitude that I often envied. I remember a nice chat a group of us had with him at the Hell Creek Bar at an informal class reunion of sorts a few years back. May you find a good fishing hole in Heaven, Mark. Blessings to his family.
joshua jackson says
One of my favorite people! he started teaching me bodywork, but i was too busy with work to finish.one of my biggest regrets!I love that guy he was a gem i love hangin, drinkin and learnin from him, he was my mentor and friend.I hope everyone remembers this guy! i wouldn’t trade a moment with this guy. Drink some icehouse fix a car n smoke a cigarette n remember this guy did everything better than you and not by chance but by hard work over years and years of experience relations and friend building, because the guy knew what it meant to be with people. I’ve seen the guy audibly fight and laugh over shit he believed in just because, not just for any reason it was more like practice for the big leagues for someone else. Hes amazing no matter how you look at the guy! I’m sure he’ll forgive for my late response as he always told me his brother was late for everything even his own funeral. i love this man hes amazing i miss him i wish him the best in bibeauland where hes free to have pet coons n beat metal to the shape it should be. miss you man!
joshua jackson says
love this guy hes the best someday me and him will hammer down some icehouse and talk shit