Beulah Ruth Plaggemeyer Howe

Beulah Howe Obituary

BIG TIMBER - Beulah was born March 26, 1925, in Big Timber, to Dick and Delia Plaggemeyer. She grew up on the ranch north of Big Timber and attended Wheeler Butte Country School and Sweet Grass County High School. She also attended a semester of college in Sevierville, Tenn. She worked for Brays Dime Store and various ranches around Big Timber.
She was working at Harlowton Bakery from 1952 to 1954 when she met and married the love of her life, Jim Howe on Jan. 1, 1955. They lived on Jim's farm on the Fairfield Bench until 1957, when they moved to the ranch on Wormser Loop Road north of Big Timber, where they raised their children, David, Daniel and Neva. Jim and Beulah moved to Harlowton when they retired in 1990.
Beulah was a member of the Big Timber Church of God and Harlowton Assembly of God. Her last year and a half, she was cared for by the excellent staff at the Pioneer Nursing Home in Big Timber.
Beulah went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 21, 2006.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Bertha, daughter Dolores and grandson Daniel. She will be missed by her husband, Jim Howe of Big Timber; and their three children, son David and wife Kathryn Howe of Napa, Calif., and children, Serena with husband John and son Gabe, James and David; son Dan with wife Kari Howe of Big Timber and children, Adam with wife Rebekah, Jennifer and Andrea; daughter Neva with husband Brian DeBorde of Helena and children, Jamie with husband Robert and daughters Aubree and Dayzee, Michael and Briana. She will also be missed by sister Hellen Elliot of Yakima, Wash.; and brothers Richard (Marilyn) Plaggemeyer of Livingston, Walter (Ruth) Plaggemeyer of Big Timber, and Tom (Barb) Plaggemeyer of Savage.
Services will be held at Boulder Valley Baptist Church on Saturday, June 24, at 2 p.m. The family asks memorials to be sent to Pioneer Nursing Home and Hearts and Hands Hospice at Box 1332, Big Timber, MT 59011.

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Published by Billings Gazette on Jun. 22, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Beulah Howe

4 Entries

Evelyn Chaney

June 25, 2006

Dear Jim and family:

We were so sorry to hear of the death of Beulah. She was always a good friend and a great blessing to our family while we lived in Big Timber. So many times she blessed us with those delicious cinnamon rolls and bread; and her encouragement. We continue to hold you in our love and prayers.

Grady and Evelyn Chaney

Martha Chaney Oestman

June 23, 2006

So many memories of the times at the ranch, riding old Sorley. You and your families are in my prayers. God bless and comfort you.

Mr. & Mrs. L. W. Roan Roan

June 22, 2006

To our Dear friends: Dear Jim: We are heartbroken for you as we know how much you & Beulah loved & enjoyed each other. We will always cherish the times we spent together either at your home,at the West of 60's camp; in church or at our home too. Beulah was a true friend, she was diligent in prayer for those she prayed for-- the same as you Jim. When I was in the wheel chair all those years, you two were our main encouragement & faithfully visited & prayed for us. We are so grateful for that kind of friendship as it is real; it will always be a life long commitment on both sides I am sure. God is so good even in our darkest hours. His promises are everlasting; His grace is sufficient; We pray He will wrap all of your family in His loving arms & give you peace. Yes, those of us who knew Jim & Beulah Howe will miss "The love of Jim's life;" and the friendship of a real lady. Our love & prayers: Lynn & Anna May Roan, Shawmut, Mt.

Phyllis Murphy

June 21, 2006

Dear Jim, Dave, Dan and Neva and respective families.

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife and mother and grandmother. Many years ago, when Jim and Beulah were living north of Big Timber, Beulah prepared a very fine dinner for our family. I was a very young teen at the time. Beulah was a consumate hostess and a wonderful cook! Your family's generosity is remembered with great fondness. Her life as a Christian is remembered and remarkable. Your family will be remembered in my prayers.

Sincerely,

Phyllis Murphy, daughter of Rev. Edward Murphy

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