Cecil Floyd Dalby, age 81, passed away in Casper, WY, after a short illness on January 12, 2023.
Cecil was born in Glasgow, Montana March 13, 1941 to Emil and Alma (Frederick) Dalby. He was the seventh child out of eight children.
In July of 1963, Cecil decided to forgo his senior year of high school to join the Army and was stationed in Fort Carson, Colorado until July 9, 1965. After leaving the Army, Cecil returned home where he worked for the post office in Glasgow as a mail carrier form 1965-1970. In March 1970, he took a job with the railroad- where he remained until his retirement in 2000. Because he was not a man to sit around, Cecil went back to work at the post office as a substitute driver until early in 2022, a job he truly enjoyed.
Cecil was quite an athlete in his day and loved to tell the stories of his football and basketball prowess. Throughout different stages of his life, he enjoyed participating in racquetball, bowling and golf. He was extremely proud of the golf tournament he and his teammates won this past summer.
Cecil loved Scottie sports and was a member of the chain gang for many years; he was also a volunteer coach of youth basketball at the Civic Center. This love of sports and competition led him all over the state, as well as across state lines as he followed the competitions of his nieces and nephews.
Cecil could be found having lunches with his siblings or chauffeuring them across the state to visit other relatives. He loved visiting with family and catching up on everyone’s life. He always had a smile and a chuckle no matter the conversation.
Cecil is survived by his brother, John Dalby and three sisters Evelyn Mix, Cora Canen and Nora Zeiger all of Glasgow as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceding him in death are his parents Emil and Alma Dalby; brothers: Vernon, Melvin and Alvin; sister-in-law, Gladys Dalby; brothers-in-law Adrian Mix, Roy Canen and Terry Zeiger.
Family will receive friends from 5:30 – 7:30, Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, Montana. Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Bell Mortuary. Burial with military honors will follow at Highland Cemetery. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuarymontana.com.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday January 24, 2023
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave S
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 25, 2023
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave. S.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Burial with Military Honors
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 25, 2023
Highland Cemetery
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday January 24, 2023
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave S
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 25, 2023
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave. S.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Burial with Military Honors
2:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 25, 2023
Highland Cemetery
Glasgow, Montana 59230
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gerald archambeault says
Great guy and good friend. Sunnyside will miss his daily appearances. Rest in peace friend.
Dean J. says
“Where did it go!!” Everyone has a Cecil story! He will be missed!!
Donna says
Oh Cecil! What a jolly ol man! Never have I ever seen him without a smile or without him stopping to say hi!!! He always had something to tell ya when you saw him. john will miss his right hand man. I will miss him!
Gary and Donna
Mike Slaats says
Cecil will surely be missed. A great competitor in all he did. I know he loved to golf. He now will be looking down on us and we will be asking him, “did you say where my ball went” now he can tell us. He will be missed.
Diane Sergent says
John, Cora and Nora,
I’m so sorry to hear about Ceci’s passing he was such a good man. He will be greatly missed by all
Wayne Lersbak says
You are a great friend. We talked and laughed together many times over the years. May you find peace in the presents of the Lord..
Craig Gilchrist says
Cecil was a very noble person. Always wearing a smile and never spoke a unkind word about anyone. Going to miss meeting him at the golf course, or the grocery store.
Jeanne Liebelt says
So sorry to hear about Cecil’s passing. As others mentioned, always a smile when stopping to visit. The Sunday dinners at Cora’s will be attended by one less family member, but oh how he must have been welcomed into heaven by Cecil’s family upstairs! RIP Cecil
Coach DanFreund and Randy says
My condolences and sympathies to John and the rest of the family! I enjoyed coaching him he played hard and practiced hard except for after practice wind sprints👎 may he rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏🙏C
Frank J. And Karen LaTray says
Like offer our Condolences. We knew Cecil from the Railroad we enjoyed his company , He was and easy going guy with a smile and a hi. We just wanted to say goodbye to a railroad friend, So long old Friend till we meet again.