Donald Gene Pliley, of Glasgow, Montana, passed away at his home, on June 22, 2023 after a long battle with cancer.
Don was 90 years old, born November 7, 1932 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
He moved to Glasgow, as a young man in 1948, where he worked on the family farm. He soon met JoAnn Campbell while she was working at her father’s Service Station. They fell in love and Don married the love of his life on December 26, 1951. Don found his calling as a grain farmer, with JoAnn driving truck, hauling grain, and he in the field, they farmed for approximately 40 years, while raising two children.
Don was well known and well-liked by many, all around Glasgow. Don and JoAnn were often found having coffee with many of their friends.
Don attended Glasgow Evangelical Church and was well-known for his friendliness, his sense of humor, and his compassion for others.
Don and JoAnn were married 71 years at the time of his passing.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Wilma (Mirus) Pliley and Herbert (H.E.) (Gene) Pliley and Don’s brothers, Theo (Bud) Pliley and Phil Pliley and his sister, Vivian (Pliley) Lighthizer.
Don is survived by his wife, JoAnn H. Pliley and his two children, James E. (Patricia) Pliley, Glasgow/Florida and Pamela D. (James) Burch, of Kasson, Minnesota and brothers, Bill (Wilma) Pliley, of Glasgow and Bob Pliley of Riverton, WY. Don has nine grandchildren, twenty-two great grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren.
Don’s family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 from 5 – 7 pm at Bell Mortuary in Glasgow, Montana. A funeral will be held on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at 11 am at Glasgow Evangelical Church. There will be a graveside service at Highland Cemetery in Glasgow with a luncheon afterwards, at the Glasgow Evangelical Church.
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 28, 2023
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave S
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday June 29, 2023
Glasgow Evangelical Church
152 Aberdeen St.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Burial
12:00 p.m.
Thursday June 29, 2023
Highland Cemetery
Highland Drive
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Luncheon
12:30 p.m.
Thursday June 29, 2023
Glasgow Evangelical Church
152 Aberdeen St.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 28, 2023
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave S
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday June 29, 2023
Glasgow Evangelical Church
152 Aberdeen St.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Burial
12:00 p.m.
Thursday June 29, 2023
Highland Cemetery
Highland Drive
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Luncheon
12:30 p.m.
Thursday June 29, 2023
Glasgow Evangelical Church
152 Aberdeen St.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
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Patricia (Tric) Pliley says
As a strong workin family man, an upright citizen, and a God fearin soul, Rest in Eternal Peace Don. Memories are forever.
Scott Taylor says
I met Don and his wife JoAnn several years ago and also did some septic work for him a couple of times….Our Christian Faith bonded us instantly, and my wife Gail and I would run into them as they were in the hospital lot….Shocked to see they passed into Glory so close together…but ..isn’t that just like The Lord! God Bless you Don and JoAnn..you are Home!