Agnes Margaret (Jones) Mogan passed away peacefully at home August 2nd, 2016. Agnes was born to Marion and Harvey Jones on July 4th, 1931 in Hinsdale, MT. She attended school in Hinsdale. She was a caring sister to her brother Harvey Lloyd and sister Dorothy, and later cared for her half-sisters, Opal, Joan, Alma, and Julanne.
Agnes met her husband of over 69 years, John Mogan, on a movie date. They were married July 3rd, 1947. Agnes then moved north to the farm and immediately started cooking for the farm crew without the conveniences of running water or electricity. Agnes maintained a large garden, sewed all her children’s clothes, canned, and became well known for her cooking.
In 1960 Agnes, John and the family she cherished moved to their home just outside of Hinsdale on Happy Flats. Agnes was in her glory in the kitchen cooking for large crowds of people, always remembering everyone’s favorite dish. Her culinary prowess led her to selling Princess House Crystal and being a food superintendent at the county fair. She also had a massive collection of cookbooks each of which she had read from cover to cover. She knew exactly where to find the perfect recipe for any occasion.
Agnes was always willing to step in and be a substitute mother or grandmother to anyone who needed it. The coffee was always on and there was hardly a day when friends and family weren’t gathered around the table. She extended her hospitality to all and kept busy visiting friends and neighbors, sending cards, and cooking for those in need. She loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren immensely and played a very active role in their lives. She always had something fun and productive planned to keep them out of trouble.
Agnes was proceeded in death by her parents, Brother Harvey Lloyd, brother-in-law Hazen Flickinger, and nieces Stephanie Cecil and Laura Mogan.
Agnes is survived by her husband John, sisters Dorothy Flickinger, Opal (Jay) Rosendahl, Joan (Jim) Dimsdale, Alma (Terry) Hering, and Julanne Gauger, sister-in-laws Joan (Bob) Howey and Evelyn Jones, daughters Dannette O’Connor and Nancy (Jim) Bowman, sons Gilbert (DeDee), Marlin (Connie), and Edwin (Shirley) Mogan, grandchildren Tracy O’Connor, Jenni Crowe, Payton Chopper, Jeremy Longtree and Zandora Longtree, Sherri (Ky) Idler, Chad (Kristine) Bowman, Peter Mogan, Brian (Alissa) Mogan, Marcus Mogan, Andy Mogan, Christina Mogan, Lacey Mogan, Kenny Mogan, Sammy (Casey) King, Mary Baumgartner, and Derek Baumgartner, and many great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and special friends.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, August 7th, 2016 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, MT with family receiving friends. Services will be held Monday, August 8th, 2016 at 10:00 AM at the Hinsdale School in Hinsdale, MT. Burial will take place at Hillview Cemetery and a luncheon will follow at Hinsdale Legion Hall.
Memorials in honor of Agnes Mogan may be sent to Hinsdale American Legion Post #45. Bell Mortuary is in charge of arrangements and condolences may be made at bellmortuarymontana.com.