Belva "Jean" Beagle

Belva (Jean) Beagle, who was born in Butte, Montana on February 21, 1932 to George and Bernice Tyler, passed on October 29, 2022 at the BeeHive Homes in Hamilton. Jean was raised in Clinton along with her brother and sister. She attended high school in Missoula. She married William (Bill) Meuchel and they had two sons. They later divorced and she married Clarence (Bud) Beagle from whom she was also divorced. She worked at Sears Service Department for many years. Jean and her sister Kay were inseparable partners and were avid Griz Football fans. They were known for their tailgating in Lot Z by all. They hunted big game out of the family cabin at Maxville. They also hunted for bargains at Missoula garage sales. Her greatest joy was her family. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, son Billy Meuchel, her brother Dell (Frances) Tyler, niece Vickie, sister Kay (Bill) Lynn, niece Terry Belnap and nephew Scott Lynn. She is survived by her son Dell (Gail) Meuchel, granddaughters Jessica (Chris) Therriault and Melissa (Rylan) Oakland which she adored. Her fun loving great grandchildren Cadence Therriault, Bridlee, Ledger, Caliber and Ramzee Oakland. Her niece Terry’s family, Larry, Kelsey (Andrew), Jake (Kaylina) and Tyler (Tiffanie) were so very special to her. At her request no services are planned and cremation has taken place. A celebration will take place at a later date.