Bebe Peabody

Bebe Ann Peabody, age 69, passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 7th, 2025, in Billings, MT.

Born in Basin, Wyoming on April 18th, 1956, Bebe was a woman of remarkable character, known for her hard work, dedication, and loving nature. She was funny, outspoken, and brutally honest at times, traits that defined her strong and stubborn personality. For Bebe, family was the cornerstone of her life, a source of endless pride and joy.

Bebe’s educational journey began at Basin Elementary School and continued at Cody Highschool, where she graduated in 1974. She furthered her education at Billings Business College, earning her diploma in Executive Secretarial Studies in 1975.

She married William J. Peabody on December 16th, 1977. They had four children from this union: Heather, Holly, Chris, and Bryan.

Throughout her life she held various positions at a few banks and also worked for the Census Bureau for a short period of time, before her significant tenure at EBMS. Her professional life was marked by her long standing career there, where she dedicated 35 years, retiring just four days before her passing. Her work ethic and commitment to her roles were evident to all who worked alongside her.

Her hobbies and interests painted the picture of a vibrant life filled with joy and activity. In her younger years she enjoyed playing the piano and riding horses, earning a few trophies along the way. She had a passion for over shopping and loved to travel. She loved to cook and was especially known by her family for hosting all of the holiday dinners. She was complete when her family was all together. She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren and was affectionately known as “GG” to them. She was a beacon of love and light, treating everyone she met as family.

She leaves behind her daughter Heather Starr and son-in-law Tracy, whom she often referred to as her “brother-son”; Daughter Holly Peabody and son-in-law Nathan; son Chris Peabody; her grandchildren Julianna, Caden, Nevaeh, Trey, Kevin, Jenessa, Mia, Terry, Yazmine, and Ariella. Great grandchildren Malakai, Karmyn, Arayah, and Khalil. Numerous nieces, nephews & cousins that we cannot all name, and her beloved dogs Lacey and Honey.

She was preceded in death by her parents Albert & Beatrice Kirkpatrick; all her siblings; brothers Russell, John, and Larry; sisters Barbara, Sharon, and Susan, her husband, William Peabody, son Bryan Peabody, and grandson Kane Streitz.

A Celebration of Life will be held on July 19th at 11 am at Dahl Funeral Chapel with a small reception to follow, located at 10 Yellowstone Ave, Billings, MT 59101. Memorials and cards may be sent to the family to Dahls.

Bebe’s life was a testament to the power of love and strength of family bonds, leaving a lasting legacy for all that knew her.

Mom, we will love and miss you forever and always!