Margaret “Peggy” Mae Howe, born July 8, 1946, in Black Duck, Minnesota, to Morton and Della Butts, passed away on January 10, 2025, after a five-year battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Peggy met the love of her life, Lynn Howe, in college; they married in 1967 and graduated in 1968. They raised three sons in Billings Montana from 1972 to 2016. Peggy will be remembered as a devoted wife, loving mother, and adoring grandmother. Her life was marked by kindness, love, humility, and perseverance. She loved Jesus Christ, her Lord and Savior, and was a “servant of all.” Peggy supported Lynn’s pastoral ministry in Billings for 42 years and in Laramie Wyoming for 8 years.
She is survived by her husband, Lynn; sons Lance (Carina), Josh (Laura), and Jeremy (Megan); grandchildren Luke, Ethan, Ella, Johnny, Nolan, Abigail, Addison, Jackson, Zachary, and Harper; and siblings Wesley (Judy), Donna, and Glenda (Lloyd). She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Lonnie.
A memorial service will be held on Friday January 17, 10am, at Laramie Valley Chapel with live-streaming available at www.laramievalleychapel.org/memorial. Burial will follow at 3pm in Wheatland Wyoming. Memorial contributions can be made to the Laramie Valley Chapel building fund.
Pastor Howe and family, we were so saddened to hear of your loss and offer our condolences Peggy was a wonderful person and an example to all. We will always appreciate the dedication and ministry of your family and Peggy's important role in it to the Billings community and West Side Baptist Church.
Peggy was a lovely person who put the Lord and then her family, first. We enjoyed many good times with her and her family. May the promises of God's Word bring comfort and peace to the hearts of her loved ones.
Pastor Lynn, sons, and family, your loved one was loved by many! She will be with Christ Jesus for ever, and we will reunite with her and our Lord and Savior, what a glorious day that will be!!! Peggy never once gave any inkling of judgementally, indifference, or rejection of me though myself and the Grayson family certainly didn't deserve her love, she gave it freely. Surely she will rise up when Christ returns, though she sleeps. God bless and keep you all, Bill g.
My sincere condolences go to the Howe family. Sending love and hugs to all.
Pastor Lynn and Family - Del & I, Cheryl, share in your loss! Peggy was a very warm and most gracious real lady! Feel privileged to have known her! With much sympathy and love, Del and Cheryl Wade
Dear Howe family, The Gemmill and Fryer families want to share our condolences. Peggy was a special lady and we are so sorry for your loss. We’re praying for you now and in the days ahead.