Judi Beagley

Bette Judith Beagley, “Judi,” 75, of Belgrade, MT went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday March 21, 2016 from sudden illness.



Judi was born September 21st, 1940 in Davenport,Iowa to Adelbert and Elizabeth Norton. She married Jerome Kent Beagley in 1966 and earned her BS and Master’s degrees in education. Judi gave birth to two wonderful sons while teaching elementary education. Judi taught 1st - 6th grades in Colorado, Kansas, and South Dakota before settling down in Montana. After 34 years of teaching, Judi retired in 2000.



Judi is survived by her sister, Cindy Forney of Pikesville, MD, and her two sons Paul Kent Beagley of Belgrade, MT and Brett Jerome Beagley of Livingston. Her greatest pride was in her two sons and in her closest friendships, saying once, “They make my life.” She was looking forward to the arrival of her first grandchild this fall.



Judi will be remembered for her exuberant energy when it came to giving. Judi was a long-time member of Peace Lutheran Church and she let her light shine throughout many activities. Judi was a Sunday School teacher & superintendent, and was involved in summertime VBS. She was a member of the Altar Guild and led the Servants of Peace. Judi also volunteered numerous hours building up the church library and promoted her love of books and reading through adult Bible studies and regular sessions with the Sunday School children. “Miss Judi’s” storytelling was a favorite.



Judi also loved spending time with and spoiling her dogs and “grand-dogs.” When she wasn’t helping with the church or spending time with family, Judi embraced her retirement by creating hand-made greeting cards, reading Max Lucado, and watching “Saddle Up Saturday.” She was able to check-off some of her bucket list items by accomplishing a hike to the “M” at the age of 72, and riding in an airplane over the Bridger Mountains.



A Celebration of Life will be held at Peace Lutheran Church at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 30. Judi requested a very small graveside service for close friends and family only.



In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that any and all donations be made to Peace Lutheran Church.



“I will lie down and sleep in peace, for You alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety.” Psalm 4:8