Donald "Pops" Wayne Ligon, 90, Lambert, MT

Funeral services were Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024, at 2 p.m. at the Lambert School old gym, Lambert, MT, with Pastor Dennis Gugger officiating. A family receiving friends service was held Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at 5 p.m. at the Christian and Missionary Church, Lambert, MT. "Pops" will be laid to rest in the Lambert Cemetery, Lambert, MT. A luncheon followed services at the Fox Lake Community Center, Lambert, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Sidney, MT, is assisting the family.

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"The Way It Was" Donald "Pops" Wayne Ligon was born on Feb. 8, 1934, to Floyd and Grace (Davis) Ligon. He had two older sisters: Phyllis and Jean. He lived his entire 90 years of life in Lambert. Don attended school in Lambert, graduating in the class of 1952.

He married Margaret (Moen) Ligon on May 10, 1952. They were married for 72 years. To this union were born six children: Denise, Bronwyn, Brian, Dion, Paige, and Louie.

Don had many jobs throughout his lifetime. He farmed after the early death of his father, worked at the sugar beet factory, sold cars, did custom combining, delivered fuel, had a partnership with Allen Thiessen in real estate and school bussing, and a salvage yard with son Dion. In his free time, Don was a pilot, raced cars, and had extensive knowledge and interest in cars, having restored several.

Don passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, at his home in Lambert, MT, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was preceded in death by his sister Phyllis, his father and mother, his sister Jean Gladowski, grandson Mitchell, daughter Broni, son-in-law Buck Herman, a great-grandson, and a great-great-grandson.

He leaves behind his wife Margaret, daughter Denise Herman, son-in-law Roger Meyer, son Brian (Sandy) Ligon, son Dion (Diane) Ligon, daughter Paige (Craig) Kennedy, and son Louie (Kari) Ligon; as well as 19 grandchildren and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren.