It is with our deepest sadness and regret that we announce the passing of our dear mother Margaret Lucille Powell-Liedle on January 5, 2024. Margaret also better known as Marge or Maggie was born south of Chinook Mt. on 7-17-1930. She and her 12 siblings were raised in a tiny 2-bedroom house on a big ranch in Cow creek. Starting from an early age Marge learned how to hold her own. She and her siblings had to walk 2 miles just for school, explaining that she only had to kill 2 or 3 rattlesnakes along the way. Her highest education was the 8th grade, and she was very proud of that.
Some of her passions were fishing, playing cards, music and cooking for her family. One of her fondest memories was her dad teaching her to play the fiddle at the early age of 3. Music was her passion. While growing up she learned to play many different instruments but always seemed to favor the guitar and the fiddle. She was so very talented, and it brought her so much joy to play and sing her music. She was an avid member of the Montana fiddler’s association and remained until her passing.
She met the love of her life Douglas Liedle around 1942. They had 2 beautiful children together, Lia Dianne (1953) and David Douglas (1958). Shortly after the children were born, they uprooted from the Chinook Havre area and moved to Corvallis, MT. They ended up buying a couple different establishments in Corvallis, The Happy Hour bar and the Corvallis Tavern. These places are where they spent many of their years forming lifelong bonds and friendships. After selling the tavern in 1977, they traveled the northwest a bit as Douglas worked in construction. In 2002 they finally moved back to Anaconda and purchased their final home. Being retired, they both had many hobbies, but music always being the favorite. Marge ended up joining a blue grass band and they would travel all over and play their music at different establishments. Doug even joined at learned to play the base at the early age of 90! Marge and Doug were able to spend 71 wonderful years together before his passing in 2019.
Marge was also quite the cook! Holidays were her favorite; she couldn’t wait to see the smiling faces of the grandkids enjoying her fresh baked goods. Us kids couldn’t wait for her homemade fresh bread, pies and treats! If you were ever lucky enough to be fed by her, you know that no one ever left hungry, especially on sourdough pancake and licdab days!
She was proceeded in death by her parents, Lucille and Jacob Powell; her sisters, Alda, Cora, Verta, Lola, Joan; and brothers, Ben, Orville and William. Also proceeded in death by her husband Douglas (2019), and her 2 grandsons Douglas Garland (2012) and Jacob Liedle (2021).
She is survived by her siblings, Ted Powell, Louella Browning and Avis Groseclose; her 2 children Lia Liedle-Opp (Geno), and David (Michelle) Liedle; grandkids: Shawna Garland, Miranda and Angelena Liedle; great-grand kids: Cody, McKayla, Madison, Alyssa, Carson, Krusis, Zaeh and Monroe; and great-great-grandkids, Fischer and Lottie.
Marge was a very special lady. To be loved by her was a true blessing and this world will never be the same without her beautiful soul. We were so very blessed to love her all these years. RIP my sweet grandma, until we meet again.
Friends and family please join us in celebrating her wonderful 94 years of life. Services will begin with a 9:30 A.M. visitation, followed by a 10:30 A.M. Funeral Mass on Thursday, January 16th, 2025, at Holy Family Catholic Church, 217 W Pennsylvania Ave., Anaconda, MT 59711. Private burial and Reception to follow.
Service Schedule
Visitation
9:30 AM
Thursday January 16, 2025
Holy Family Catholic Church
217 W Pennsylvania Ave
Anaconda, Montana 59711
Funeral Mass
10:30 AM
Thursday January 16, 2025
Holy Family Catholic
217 W Pennsylvania Ave
Anaconda, Montana 59711
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Dela and Bob says
Dave, Lisa and families ,
We are so sorry to hear the news of your Sweet, loving and fun Mother. We had so many fun times together, and the memories of your folks will remain with us forever. They included us in many trips to family reunions, and your family was so much fun to be with. You are all in our thoughts and prayers Hugs to all.
RIP Marge.
Raymond Hitchcock says
Rest in peace Marge, proud to have known you.
Deepest sympathies to the family for their loss.
God bless
Warm regards,
Raymond Hitchcock
Ken Overcast says
Rest in peace, my friend. I’ll never forget the music we’ve made through the years and will greatly miss those special times. ‘Til we meet again,
Ken Overcast
Margaret and Pete Haugland says
Deepest Sympathy to the family for their loss. We were so fortunate to have Marge as a partner in pinochle at the Metcalf Senior Center. Marge was a DELIGHT AND BLESSING TO US!
Deepest Regards
Margaret and Pete Haugland
Dave Liedle says
Thank you to everyone who has reached out! We were truly blessed with special parents!! Rip my sweet mom💔💔🙏🙏
Linda Sparks Poore says
Dave and Lia, So many memories have been made over the years. Going all the way back to the card parties at the Sparks place. Aunt Margie will be missed with that smile and glimmer in her eyes when she told certain stories.
My heart goes out to you both and family!
Love you both!
Linda Sparks Poore
Tammy Kriskovich says
To lea and Dave and family,I’m so sorry about your mom ,grandma,and friend to all.my heart is broken she was my favorite customer at my Lil’s.i will miss u so much Marge i love you, until we meet again my friend rest in peace sweet ❤️💜❤️❤️❤️..Tammy kriskovich