The Interment Ceremony will begin recording at 10:45 a.m. but due to internet availability, not be broadcasted until after the service has completed.
William D. Badgett
William Badgett, known to family and friends as “Bill” and Willy,” passed away peacefully on March 19, 2020 at the age of 72. He was a long time resident of East Helena. In 1992 he moved to Elliston where he spent the remainder of his life.
Bill was born to Karlton “Dud” Badgett and Ruth Fellows Badgett on May 23, 1947 in Billings, MT. He spent his childhood years in Nye and Broadview where he graduated high school in 1965.
Bill served in the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers from 1966 to 1968, one and a half years of which was spent in Vietnam. The remainder of his service was in the U.S. Army Reserves. He was honorably discharged in 1972.
He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Mary of 13 years, daughters, Tawnya Parke, Hope (Elliot) Grayson and Lisa (Darren) Lopez. Sons Charlie (Sharon) Popp and Tony (Michelle) Popp. He also leaves behind 14 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
To honor Bill’s life, a private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Brandi gregg says
Mary,
I had no idea. This makes me so very sad. Please let any of us know if we can help with anything. I’m so sorry for your loss, Bill was a great guy and will be missed by so many.
Love and prayers
Brandi Gregg (hank nances daughter) 406-431-0635
Sharlene Stav says
Dear mother Mary,
Keith’s and my hearts are breaking for you. Please let us know if there is any thing you need, a hug, a talk, anything. Please remember that Bill knows how much you loved him . You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Love your adopted kids,
Keith and Sharlene
Kim and Henry Flatow says
Dear Mary and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Hold right to your memories. God bless you all at this time.
Phillip Banfield says
When my mother, Harriette Fellows Banfield, visited Aunt Ruth Fellows Badger) at Broadview, Montana, Bill and I were about four or five years old. We were all “hanging out in Ruth’s living room. My mom left a cigarette in an ashtray across the room, and she asked me to get it. I thought I’d show off and took a puff on it. Mom made me smoke more of it. I started crying and slobbering. I think I extinguished it with my snot! Bill, naturally, started to laugh, until Ruth said, “You think that’s funny? Here, you smoke my cigarette!” There we were blubbering on our moms’ cigarettes, a couple of too-big- for-their- britches cousins trying to see who could drown their cigarettes the fastest.! Bill and I laughed about it later.
Phillip Banfield says
When my mother, Harriette Fellows Banfield, visited Aunt Ruth Fellows Badget) at Broadview, Montana, Bill and I were about four or five years old. We were all “hanging out in Ruth’s living room. My mom left a cigarette in an ashtray across the room, and she asked me to get it. I thought I’d show off and took a puff on it. Mom made me smoke more of it. I started crying and slobbering. I think I extinguished it with my snot! Bill, naturally, started to laugh, until Ruth said, “You think that’s funny? Here, you smoke my cigarette!” There we were blubbering on our moms’ cigarettes, a couple of too-big- for-their- britches cousins trying to see who could drown their cigarettes the fastest.! Bill and I laughed about it later.
Donna Coman says
Mary & family,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Lean on your faith, family & friends. Let them do for you. You have so many happy memories with Bill..
just remember we all love you.
Hugs… Hugs…Hugs..
Carol Larson Hansen says
So sad to hear about Bill. We shared alot of good times together in our younger days. Now, I am sure Bob and Bill are in heaven drinking a beer and discussing their next hunting trip.
Kathleen Thomas says
Your sisters may not be near you in miles but will always be close in heart. Keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Know Bill is lovingly watching you from above .
Rhonda Banks Davis says
We all looked up to Bill in Broadview growing up. His service was especially appreciated! So sorry to hear of your loss.
Donna Sheehy says
Bill and I worked together on the Helena National Forest from 1978 to 1990. We had such a hood crew there and had some wonderful times together. I learned so much from him. He was a very special person and coworker. You have my deepest sympathies.
Steve jeri Mosby and family says
Mary Charlie and Tony we are so sorry for your loss. He was a good man now you boys gotta help mom get through this. The Mosby’s