Heaven gained another cowboy and lost a few wild horses on Saturday, December 23 as Michael Eugene “Mickey” Caywood, Sr. was called home to the Lord. Mickey passed at the age of 73 in Billings surrounded by family.
Mickey was born on Dec. 27, 1943 to Harold and Helen Caywood in Aberdeen, Washington. Mickey would later come to call Sam Bixby as his second father where he was raised in the Kirby Creek area.
On January 21, 1966 Mickey was wed to Delores Garcia. The union led to four children; Lisa (Rick) Flack, Michael (Marti) Caywood, Jr., Anita Caywood, and Chrystal (Jesse) Kester.
Mickey worked a number of cowboy jobs before working for the state of Montana until his retirement. Mickey was an avid horseman, leatherworker, jewelry maker, and all-around cowboy. He felt most at home in the saddle somewhere in the hills of Southeastern Montana.
Mickey is survived in death by his brothers Don (Marianne) Caywood and David (Dominga) Bixby, a sister, Susan (Russ) Fenner, his children, his eight grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and another on the way. Proceeding Mickey in death were his brothers, Ron (Wanda) Bixby, Bobby (Norma) Bixby, and Steve Caywood. Mickey was also very close to the Lafranier and Small families.
A rosary service is planned for Tuesday, December 26, at 6:00 p.m. in the Busby Catholic Church. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 27 in the Busby Catholic Church. Following the funeral will be burial services at the Caywood residence. A meal and refreshments will be served at the Busby Catholic Church after the burial services.
Pallbearers will include Ty Caywood, Colton Small, Shawn Small, Johnathan Haus, Torey Flack, and Brian Redstar.
The family has selected Bobby Bixby, Kevin Bixby, Corey Bixby, and Raymond Bixby as honorary pallbearers.
Service Schedule
Rosary Service
6:00 PM
Tuesday December 26, 2017
Busby Catholic Church
Busby, Montana 59016
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Wednesday December 27, 2017
Busby Catholic Church
Busby, Montana 59016
Interment
Immediately After the Funeral Service
Wednesday December 27, 2017
Caywood Family Cemetery
Busby, Montana 59016
Service Schedule
Rosary Service
6:00 PM
Tuesday December 26, 2017
Busby Catholic Church
Busby, Montana 59016
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Wednesday December 27, 2017
Busby Catholic Church
Busby, Montana 59016
Interment
Immediately After the Funeral Service
Wednesday December 27, 2017
Caywood Family Cemetery
Busby, Montana 59016
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Terri Bixby -Burns says
Uncle Mickey will be miss by so many people .. He was one of a kind .. Rest easy cowboy . I love you !
Bill&DeniceHedges says
So sorry to hear that Mickey passed away. I remember so many great times way way back when all of our kids were little!! Had a lot of laughs whenever he and his brothers were together!! RIP Mickey!!
Dennis and Bonnie Beardontwalk says
Rest in Peace Mickey. Sincere condolences to your family.
George Birtic says
My most sincere sympathy to the Caywood family. And especially to Delores and the children.
Andrita Harris says
Lisa, Michael, Anita, Chrystal & Family
Sorry to hear about your Dad, he was one heck of a guy. It’s hard. Prayers to you and the family.
My deepest sympathy.
Andrita, Dorothy, Billy, Dylan and Tegan Harris
Heaven has gained another COWBOY.
Ann Knows His Gun & Family says
Deepest Condolences & Prayers Anita and Family
max small says
We damn sure had a lot of fun and good times cowboy..Raised a little hell and a lot of dust but all in fun..Yopu are a cowboy and no one can take that from you..So as you ride into camp just unsaddle and rest easy you made the good ride not to be forgotten but the best ride is just ahead of you..
John Trewhella says
I was sorry to read about Mickey. I knew him while he worked at the Highway Department and thought of him as a kind and gentle soul. Take care Mick!
Lyle Harris says
My condolences to the family. Him and my Dad Raymond Harris Jr. Were the same age. They worked together for Steer Enterprise down at Tee-pee Ranch my Dad said. I loved listening to there wild west stories. Give my daddy a hug for me. Rest In Peace Cowboy.