MARGARET J. "TAGG" BARBER, Obituary, Fergus Co., MT

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June 1995, Lewistown Daily News, Lewistown, MT.

Margaret J. “Tagg” Barber, 73, Denton, passed away early Monday morning, June 19, at the central Montana 
Medical Center due to a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Barber was born at Great Falls on March 9, 1922 to John C. and Laura Singleton Alt.  She received her 
education in the Great Falls schools.

On Nov. 22, 1945, at Great Falls, she was united in marriage to Robert Barber, and they have been residents of 
Denton since 1945.

She wan an active member of the Denton Community United Methodist Church, where she was a member of 
the Peace Circle and was superintendent of the Sunday School for many years.  In addition, she decorated the 
church altar throughout the years and also decorated the church during the Christmas season.

Tagg enjoyed working with children and taught swimming lessons for many years.  She was also past president 
of the Denton American Legion Auxiliary and was Past Worthy Matron of the Denton Chapter No 72 Order of 
Eastern Star.

Mrs. Barber was a member of the Community Concert Association and the Lewistown Art center.  She also 
served her community as an election judge and a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader.  She was also a member of 
the Fergus County Home Demonstration Club.

Mrs. Barber enjoyed all arts and crafts, cooking, and music - taking piano and organ lessons until 1994.  She had 
a sense of adventure and was always read to go on a trip.

She was also a reporter for the Lewistown News-Argus for many years covering events in the Denton area.

Mrs. Barber is survived by her husband of Denton; a son Peter L. Barber of Denton; a daughter, Robin Barber of 
Sioux Falls, SD; a brother, John C. Alt, Jr. Of great Falls; three sisters, Louise Surmi and Ann E. Alt, both of 
Great Falls, and Ida Dora Maxwell of California; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parent and a son, David L Barber, who died in 1968 during the Vietnam War.

Funeral services will be at the Denton Community United Methodist Church Friday, June 23 at 10 a. m.  Rev. 
Sandy Peterson will be officiating.  Interment will be at Hillcrest Cemetery in denton.

Memorials may be made to the Denton Swimming Pool or the Denton Ambulance Replacement Fund.

Creel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.