In the early morning hours of April 16, 2021, Peggy peacefully passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer at the age of 74 years old.
Peggy Lee Bickle Hagadone was born in Miles City, Montana on December 19, 1946. She was the oldest of four children born to James and Wanda (Atkinson) Bickle. Peggy attended elementary and high school in Baker, Montana where she graduated in spring of 1965. After high school, Peggy went on to go to college at the University of Montana. After she graduated college she moved to Poplar, Montana to start her teaching career. It was in Poplar that Peggy met a tall handsome Norwegian boy named James Hagadone. They were married in Miles City, Montana on April 1st, 1972. Both Peggy and Jim were 25 years old.
Two children, Scott and Kristin were born to Peggy and Jim while living in Poplar. After Kristin was born, Peggy and Jim decided to move back to live and work on the Bickle family ranch in Plevna, Montana. Peggy continued to help with the cattle ranching business. She also was very active in the community with Fallon Creek Cowbelles, Peace Lutheran Church Women’s Group, and substitute teaching in Plevna. She enjoyed cooking and canning. Peggy liked to embroiderand do puzzle books. She also loved her pets that she always had around the ranch or house from Snuffy her childhood dog to Lander the latest puppy and all the cats in between. Peggy had a great sense of humor and a joke ready to tell which was always followed by the most infectious laugh.
Peggy was preceded in death by her parents Jim and Wanda Bickle.
Peggy is survived by her husband Jim Hagadone of Plevna, son Scott (Fi) Hagadone of Tracy, CA, daughter (Kristin) of Coeur d’Alene, ID, siblings John (Jan) of Plevna, Carrie (Sally) of Walnut Creek, CA, Heidi (Todd) of Buffalo, WY and two grandchildren: Brooke Hagadone and Bella Ric
The family wants to thank the community of friends and extended family who would always come and visit mom while she was in and out of the hospital. She always enjoyed seeing people and it always brought her great joy.
Services will be Wednesday, June 23 at 1PM at the Fallon County Exhibit Hall in Baker. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Peggy’s name to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (https://donate.lls.org/lls/donate).
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life/Luncheon
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 23, 2021
Fallon County Exhibit Hall
Baker, MT
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life/Luncheon
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 23, 2021
Fallon County Exhibit Hall
Baker, MT
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Jim and Annalise Willson says
John, Jan and the rest of Peggy’s family; We are sorry to hear about Peggy. Jim met Peggy and John at a Locate, Mt. Rodeo in 1960. we have been friends for a long time. Rest in peace my friend.
Jim and Annalise Willson
Julie K. says
Peggy, I miss your colorful conversations with your gaming machines. You were always a bright spot in my day when we ran into each other. Rest In Peace. ❤️
Alvin & Sharon Wenz says
To the Bickle and Hagadone families, extending our heartfelt sympathies to each of you at this time. We so enjoyed Peggy’s friendship. She was always quick to say ” Hello” and share her contagious sense of humor. She had such a lovely smile and as mentioned an infectious laugh that would warm the moment. May you be comforted by such memories and hold them dear to your hearts. Hugs and embraces from the Alvin Wenz family.
Beth Ann Johnson Wiedeman says
my prayers to the family, prayers tears lead to happy memories
Terry and Anna Straub says
We are so very sorry at the loss of Peggy! She was such a beautiful person!! May The Lord truly comfort you all during this time of loss !!
Terry and Anna Straub
Tennille says
Peggy was the kindest most joyful person I have ever met. Her love of life will live on in all those she encountered. Many many hugs to the family.
Marilyn Askin says
Peggy was a great Lady. My Sympathy and Prayers to all of her Family.
Mike Correll says
So sorry to hear of Peggys passing. I just recently heard the news. My Condolences to the Bickle and Hagedon families.
I grew up with Peggy and John on the Bickle ranch and want the families to know our thoughts are with them.
Mike and Beth Correll
Brenda Olson Smith says
So sad to learn of Peggy’s passing. We had a lot of memories from our high school years. I received such a nice letter from her less than 3 months ago. Hopefully she was able to get my letter in response before she died. She was a special person.
Heartfelt condolences to all her family.