Penny Marie Kidwell

Longtime Bridger resident, Penny (Parker) Kidwell passed away in her home at the age of 69 on August 2, 2020. Penny was born in Billings, MT on February 16, 1951 to parents Jean & Calvin Parker. She was raised on the family ranch in Bridger, Montana throughout her entire childhood life. In 1969, she married her high school sweetheart Michael Kidwell. As a young couple, they spent their first years moving around the US while Mike was in the Army. Upon his discharge, Penny and Mike settled in Bridger, MT, where they raised their children Jared, Neil and Megan. She spent many years supporting her children in sports, concerts and plays. Even after her own children graduated, she enjoyed cheering on the Bridger Scouts. As her children made their own families, Penny loved being a grandma to Jacob, Nana to Maddy and Libby, and mother-in-law to Deb and Mike.

Penny was a strong-willed woman, who fiercely loved her family, her children, grandchildren and her community. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, watching the Yankees and playing cards at the Senior Center. Penny loved talking with people, joking, laughing, and getting the last word. We will miss her deeply.

Penny is survived by her husband of 50 years Mike of Bridger, MT, her brother Ron (Ginny) Parker, sister-in-law Donna and Becky (Dave) Hodges, her children, grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces. She is preceded in death by her parents (Calvin & Jean), her father and mother-in-law (Vernell and Don) and her sister Shirlene and brother-in-law, Lanny.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Golden Age Society-Bridger, 213 West Park Ave c/o Karen Wilcox Bridger, MT 59014 or Clark’s Fork Valley Ambulance of Bridger, PO Box 94 Bridger, MT 59014.

We will be holding a memorial at a future date to be determined.