Bryan Peabody

Bryan Robert Peabody, age 35, of Billings, MT, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly in his sleep in the early morning hours of April 8, 2024.

Bryan was born to William and Bebe Peabody on May 25, 1988, in Plentywood, MT. At the age of two, his family moved to Billings where he lived until his passing. In his younger years, he attended Broadwater and Washington Elementary, Riverside Middle School, and West High School where he graduated in 2006.

Throughout high school and after graduation, he held jobs at Wendy's and Subway where he worked until 2011. He took pride in his work at Subway, although he stated, “It's just fast food”. He built long-lasting bonds with his coworkers and his many “regular” customers who grew to love him as a friend. His attention to detail, along with his kindness and compassion was known by all.

In 2011, he wanted to venture away on his own and moved to Casper, Wyoming. He began working in a management position at Bob's Pizza, but it only lasted for a year. The great love he had for his family and friends was so strong, he moved back home. In 2012, after moving back, he tried something completely different and began working for Brewer Dental Center as their Clinical Support and Sterilization lead, maintaining his professional demeanor, and continuing to bring smiles and laughter to everyone he came into contact with.

In 2014, he decided to attend college at Montana State University Billings, where he graduated in 2018, with his bachelor's degree in science and business administration. While obtaining his degree, he became the marketing and events coordinator for Brewer Dental Center. His reputation in the dental world soared while creating commercials on TV and radio station ads. He really brought “Douglas” to life. His niece was his right hand and would have her do many of their ads.

Also in 2018, he became an Uber/Lyft driver for which he even created his own Facebook page and designed his own business cards. He quickly made a name for himself serving snacks and waters to all who used his services. His kindness to strangers never went unnoticed, and before he knew it, he was rated 5 stars.

In 2019, up until his passing, he was the Business Development Coordinator for Lithia Toyota of Billings. For many of his coworkers, he was “the shining light of the team”. He took great pride in his work and his customer service skills were a class act. He was known for making sure staff always felt special on their birthdays and that they always had “something sweet” to eat throughout the day. He was always the best when it came to being a team player and leading by example.

While working full-time at Lithia, he also worked part-time as the Marketing Coordinator for Grand Avenue Dental Center. He was the best at putting together the gift and appreciation baskets for the staff and was always so proud of the growth of the dental office. He brought pure joy wherever he went.

Family was everything to him. He always made sure to buy the best cards and the most personal gifts for any occasion. He loved to see our faces when he would buy something outrageous or just chuckle under his breath. His nieces and nephews meant the world to him. He often referred to them as “his kids” and played a major role in their lives.

His passion for nature, travel, shopping, and food would often lead him on random road trips whenever the weather was nice. Bryan was a young man of many talents, exceptionally intelligent, and had an amazing amount of compassion, kindness, and love. His smile was contagious. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and the many who were blessed to know him. To know him was to love him.

He was preceded in death by his father William J. Peabody, and his nephew Kane J. Streitz.

He is survived by his mother Bebe Peabody, sisters Heather Starr and Holly Peabody, brother Christopher Peabody, and his “Brother-Son” Tracy Starr. Nieces Julianna, Jenessa, Nevaeh, Mia, Yazmine, Ariella, Leslie, and Shannon. Nephews Terry, Caden, Kevin, and Trey. Great Nieces Arayah, Karmyn, and Jayden. Great Nephews Malakai, Khalil, Devin, Kane, and Paxton, and his beloved pupper dogs Lacey and Honey.

Please join his family at his Celebration of Life with a reception to follow on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. at Harvest Church, 1235 W. Wicks Lane, Billings, MT. Please wear any MT Grizzlies attire you may have, or their colors, as he loves his Griz.

Memorials can be made in Bryan's honor by sharing a smile with a stranger, random acts of kindness, and paying it forward.