Obituary: Larry Miles Pagett 2/15/40 – 11/17/22
Author: Lesley Fickler
Larry Miles Pagett 2/15/40 – 11/17/22
Larry was born in Grand Forks, North Dakota to Moythan Pagett and Ardeth Crossan on February 15, 1940. He grew up in eastern Montana and graduated from Saco High School as Valedictorian in 1957. He attended and graduated from the University of Montana in December of 1960. A job in a bank brought him to Havre where he married Karen Pewonka on May 26, 1961.
Larry began his teaching career in Dutton, Montana in the fall of 1961. He also taught in St. Regis, and Seeley Lake, Montana. After 37 years teaching business and music, a retirement job brought him and Karen to Helena. During his time in Helena, he enjoyed playing the piano for church, refinishing furniture, carving Santas, and playing in a tuba band.
Larry is survived by his wife Karen, daughter Lesley Fickler, (Todd), daughter Penny Hurley, and four grandchildren, Bridger and Tucker Hurley, and Paige and Claire Fickler.
A small and intimate family service has taken place in Deer Lodge, with dear friend Rusty Craig officiating. Memorials in memory of Larry may be made to Touchmark in Helena where they will be used to fund visiting musicians. c/o Nancy Yager, 915 Saddle Drive, Helena, MT 59601
