Jim Bagley Service Live Stream
Jimmie “Jim” Bagley, 81, passed away on January 16, 2024, at his home in Townsend, Montana. Jim was born in Albany, Oregon, on August 14, 1942, the middle son of Alice Evelyn Brown and Beryl Gray Bagley. He was preceded in death by his parents and his older brother Robert Bagley.
Jim spent his childhood growing up on a farm in Oregon’s beautiful Willamette Valley. Although the family worked hard, they also enjoyed hunting and fishing so he developed a deep love and appreciation of the outdoors, which continued throughout his life. He attended Oregon State University and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Agricultural Engineering. He started his career in that industry working for the Water Resources Board in Salem, Oregon, then later worked for an irrigation company in Madras, Oregon. In 1974, he moved to Townsend, Montana, where he worked for another irrigation company then later created his own company, Treasure State Irrigation.
Jim carried such a deep connection with horses, and they became very central to his way of life. For decades he took great pride and joy in breeding, training, and producing high quality registered American Quarter Horses, which have been sold throughout the United States. He creatively found a way to combine his passion for horses and the outdoors through big game hunting both for personal enjoyment and also as a paid guide.
In his later years, Jim became a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He developed a strong relationship with his Savior and delighted in being of service. Most recently, Jim was called to serve in the White Sulphur Springs church as a member of the Branch Presidency there. Although severely weakened by his illness, he conducted the Sacrament Meeting on January 7th this year and bore his strong testimony to the congregation of the truths that he knew so firmly concerning the great Plan of Happiness, in which our Savior stands so preeminent. Jim truly believed in miracles due to multiple direct personal healing experiences.
The family left behind include his brother, Jerry Bagley, his daughters, Teresa Maija and Lisa Svendsen, his five grandchildren (Zachary, Levi, John, Jack, and Lily), and his two great grandchildren (Ella and Max).
Funeral services are being provided by Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. The funeral services will be held at the LDS Church located at 916 Broadway Street in Townsend, Montana, on Saturday, February 3, 2024, beginning with Family Receiving Friends at 10:00 am and the service at 11:00 am. Internment will be at the Deep Creek Cemetery in Townsend, Montana. There will be a reception following burial at the LDS Church.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Saturday February 3, 2024
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
916 Broadway St
Townsend, Montana 59644
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday February 3, 2024
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
916 Broadway St
Townsend, Montana 59644
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday February 3, 2024
Deep Creek Cemetery
Townsend, Montana 59644
Reception
Following the Burial
Saturday February 3, 2024
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
916 Broadway St
Townsend, Montana 59644
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Saturday February 3, 2024
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
916 Broadway St
Townsend, Montana 59644
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday February 3, 2024
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
916 Broadway St
Townsend, Montana 59644
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday February 3, 2024
Deep Creek Cemetery
Townsend, Montana 59644
Reception
Following the Burial
Saturday February 3, 2024
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
916 Broadway St
Townsend, Montana 59644
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Korie Freeze says
We met and visited with Brother Bagley on several occasions when we were visiting family in White Sulphur Springs. His love for the gospel and his love for horses were always a joy to visit with him about. We will always have fond memories of Brother Bagley and our condolences to the family. Jeff and Korie Freeze, Portage, UT
Jerry Bagley says
My Brother Jim was always moving forward even with many physical and health issues that would have grounded myself and many others. He was a cowboy who loved his horses as much as I do my Lincoln ( a Golden Doodle), but where Jim didn’t let his horses sleep with him…my Lincoln always does! Jim set a new high bar for living longest of all the Bagleys to date, I just turned 80 and maybe will make 81 like Jim, but that is out of my hands and I have no problem with whatever God has planned for me. My only hope is that all my Brothers and family are waiting for me when I too ultimately depart this earthly plane …especially my late Wife Doris who also suffered from Pancreatic Cancer as did Brother Jim. I want to thank all of Jim’s friends and Church Members who cared for my Brother in his last days, especially Rob Oliver…I will always be grateful for you friendship with my Brothers.