Robert Dugald Hagadone, or Bob as he was known by so many, passed away on January 10, 2024 at the age of 80, with his loving wife by his side. Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and so much more. He was a man of true faith, love of family, and friend to all. He may have been a man of few words, but when he spoke, you listened.
Bob was born on August 13, 1943 to Dugald (Duke) J. and Nancy (Reid) Hagadone. He was the oldest of three children. Bob grew up in Poplar, working on the farm with his dad. He graduated from Poplar High School in 1961 and was the class valedictorian. While in high school, Bob was active in band and had a great love for music, something that was instilled in both his children and his grandchildren.
After high school, Bob attended Montana State University in Bozeman—Go Cats! He started out wanting to major in Chemical Engineering but decided that since farming and ranching was in his blood, he majored in Agricultural Science graduating in 1965.
After college, in January of 1966, Bob made the decision to attend Officer Training School in Rhode Island, thus beginning his six-year career in the US Navy. He then went to flight school in Pensacola, FL and was a RIO aboard the F4 Phantom. He was part of the VF 151 Fighting Vigilantes (a squadron that his oldest grandson would later become part of almost 50 years later) and would later be stationed in San Diego, CA. While in the Navy, Bob did two tours in Vietnam—one aboard the USS Coral Sea and the other aboard the USS Midway. Also, while in the Navy, he met and married his wife Beth in March of 1971, and in June of 1971, they welcomed their son, Geoff.
In the winter of 1972, Bob, Beth, and their son Geoff moved to Poplar, thus beginning his new career of working on the family farm/ranch with his father raising Black Angus cattle, harvesting wheat, and bailing alfalfa-just to name a few. A farmer’s life was never dull, never boring, and always full of keeping busy. In January of 1974, a daughter, Susan, was added to the family, making it complete. His strong work ethic, love of family, and being a great friend were just a few of the things instilled into his children and is something that will be remembered about him.
In 2015, Bob retired from the farm and ranch. It was hard for him to let go because it was in his blood, but due to his health, it was time to step down. Once a farmer, always a farmer. Once a rancher, always a rancher.
Bob is preceded in death by his father, Duke (1999) and his mother (2000). He is survived by his wife of almost 53 years, Beth, his son, Geoff Hagadone, his daughter Susan (Josh) Twichel, his brother, Tom Hagadone, his sister, Peg (Don) Sillivan and daughters Donette Sillivan, and Kim (Bryan) Garland and children Berlyn and Hudson Garland, eight grandchildren—RJ (Cierra), John, Barbara, Brenda, and Paula Twichel, Emily (EJ Ollinger), Nancy, Tracy Hagadone and Jazmine BlackDog and their mother LaVonne BlackDog, and one great-granddaughter Willow Ollinger and many other family and friends.
Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Service Schedule
Vigil
7:00 p.m.
Sunday January 21, 2024
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, Montana
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday January 22, 2024
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Poplar, Montana
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Mary says
Sending thoughts and prayers for the family. Bob was a great man who loved his family. I know he is reuniting with all the family that has gone before but I also know he will be looking over his family still here. Love Mary E.
Jan Lazzari says
Beth and family,
Joe and I are so sorry for your loss. Bob was a great guy and we enjoyed him so much on the occasions when we could be with him. May he rest in peace.
Jan and Joe Lazzari
Noreen Hohman says
Beth, Geoff and Susan, sending lots of love and prayers your way. Bobby s the best cousin and I know he’s watching over all of you. I’m sure he’s having a big family reunion in heaven right now.
Love Noreen
Patty Mason Smith says
Bob was such a kind, honorable, and caring person. He was always so good and helpful to our Mom, Bea. He was definitely an asset to the Poplar community. He will be missed. We are sorry for your loss.
Patty Mason Smith & family
Kenny and Judy Shields says
Beth so much love and condolences to you and your family.. My Father worked for the Hagadone family driving tractor and other needs for your family. My Dad talked fondly of those times. With our love to all of you. Kenny and Judy Shields Family.
Tim/Iva Zimmerman says
Condolences to the family in their time of sorrow
Brad Tande says
My sincere condolences…
Gina Bearfighter says
Beth. My prayers for comfort & much love and condolences to you and your family. My mother Abigail talked fondly of the old times when she grew up in Montana and of the families I grew up with throughout school. With our love to all of you. Gina Ryan Bearfighter Family.
Sharon Bravard says
Beth and family. I am so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing. Sharon Bravrd
Kay Dell Parratt says
Deepest sympathy in the loss of one so important to you…and so significant to many others…Sending my prayers for your peace and sweet memories of such a special person as Bob….. Kay Dell Clark Nelson Parratt
Gay Pennington says
Beth, Geoff, Susan,family & relatives.. Bob was a great guy. He was a hard worker on his farm..You have my deepest Condolences. May he be in heaven with his love ones..
Roger & Davetta Marchant says
Our condolences to the family , you will be in our prayers for your loss.
I didn’t know Bob except for a short time at the senior lunches that he was able to attend for awhile, but I did know him from his actions and deeds such as his participation in the Memorial Day services with the American Legion at the Poplar Cemetery. Thank you for your active military service Bob and your continued support for the American way of life.
John and Gwyn Nordwick says
Our Condolences to you family. We remember Bob fondly and greatly appreciate all he did for the Legion and community. He was truly a great guy.
Judy Holum says
Beth and family… I always enjoyed my visits with Bob…such a kind and gentle man. He usually had a story or two to tell and he loved to visit. He loved to talk about his children and grandchildren!! I am sorry for your loss. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Judy
Mary Lee Smith says
Beth and family,
My sincere condolences. Bob was an outstanding individual, and I know he will be missed. Grant Bob eternal rest, oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. –Mary Lee (Frerich) Smith
Traci LeVay-Holt says
My condolences to his family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers during your time of loss.
Diana Reynolds says
Beth, Geoff, Susan
TL & Peg & entire Hagadone family
Our condolences to the entire family. Bob was always very dedicated to family, friends, and the community . Great guy. Sorry for your loss
Diana McAnally Reynolds, Brenda, Jody, & Jenny.
Chuck Trinder says
When you think of a real friend and gentalman, you think of Bob. His word was his bond. He so loved his family and was respected by the members of our community. You are missed Bob. May you rest in peace.
Ann Berg says
Condolences to all. May happy memories ease today’s sorrow.
Doug and Ann (Frerich) Berg
Emily Patch says
My sincere condolences to you Beth & family. You guys came back to farm & ranch, when you could have gone many other places, as you were both well educated and certainly well traveled. Thank you for that. You have made my life much easier, truly. Bob was an exceptionally honorable, intelligent & kind person. He will be missed, but your family legacy lives on with you and your descendants. My aunt loved & respected Duke. Everyone felt the same about Bob, as we do about you, Beth.
Geoff Hagadone says
Dad it’s so wonderful to see all the good things written about you and the many good things said about you in these last few days. But even with all that I haven’t heard anything that I didn’t already know. I had the privilege to work along side you for quite a few years. I am forever thankful for that. Love you Dad. I’m sure going to miss you.
Bill & Annette Henderson says
I met Bob at college in Bozeman. We became good friends.
I rode back & forth with him from college. We have great memories of him.
Our deepest sympathy to you .
Our love & prayers,
Bill & Annette Henderson
Collins Johnson says
Condolences to the family. I am remembering good times with Bob, his cousin Rick, and brother Tom at Montana State. He was a great friend, if only for that brief period in a lifetime of 80 years.
RIP Bob.
Barbara Perry says
Sincere sympathy for Beth and the family!
Clyde & Anita Bauer says
Condolences to the entire Hagadone family.
Bob always had a smile and time for a short visit whether it be at church, the post office or wherever.
Rest in peace Bob
Julia says
Condolences Geoff, wish you and your loved ones well always.
LAURA BLEAZARD says
Keeping you and your family in my prayers! Hugs, Beth!
Janet says
Beth and family, my deepest condolences to you all.
Kent Moran says
Condolences to the family. I didn’t know Mr.Hagadone personally. I observed his work ethic There was a fire up north Geoff and Bob worked that fire from beginning to end. Anyone that has had to put out about a hundred round bales know what I mean. They didn’t have to do it. They just did it. Thank you for teaching these lessons. RIP Mr.Hagadone.
Jazmine BlackDog says
I remember when I would go over to Grandma Beth’s house and talk to Papa Bob when Lavonne was talking to Beth. I love you Bob. See you again some day RIP