Heaven gained the perfect person. Leon E Doucette “Dewey”, 85, of Fort Peck, Montana passed away October 10, 2020 from complications due to gallbladder surgery. Dewey was the light of our lives and an absolute angel in his family’s eyes. He was loyal, honest, loving, accepting and supportive. He was everything that we should strive to be in life. He loved his Red Sox, his Patriots and an ice-cold beer.
Dewey was born July 2nd, 1935 in Bucksport, Maine to Wilfred Doucette and Emeline Binette. He was the 2nd child of 5. After graduating high school, in 1954 he joined the United States Air Force. He spent 20 years defending this great country and retired in 1974. He served in South Carolina, Okinawa, Glasgow, Ramey Puerto Rico, and Great Falls Air Force Base.
Dewey met the love of his life, Gloria Fisher at the Glasgow Air Force Base while he was stationed there. They were married October 30, 1967. After retiring from the Air Force, Dewey and Gloria moved to Nashua, Montana. Dewey worked for the Nashua School District as a Custodian Technician and Bus Driver. He loved all of his “bus kids” like they were his own. Later he served the community in law enforcement. Dewey also spent his retirement years working for the Corps of Engineers as a security officer, the Valley County Sheriff’s Department as well as security in St. Marie. Dewey and Gloria were proud supporter of all the Nashua Porcupine’s sports. Dewey never felt complete unless he was working to occupy his time. In early 2000’s, Dewey and Gloria moved to Fort Peck where they lived until their passing.
Dewey is preceded in death by the love of his life, Gloria; parents Wilfred and Emeline; brothers, Richard and Wilfred; sister, Gail McCoy and mother-in-law Anne Fisher Schile. He was never the same and a piece of him was missing the day Gloria left us.
Dewey is survived by daughter Loretta Davis of Billings, MT; Mike (Suzanne) Doucette of Oak Glen, CA, and Melissa Todd of Helena, MT; five grandchildren: Jay (Brittainy) Doucette, Ashley (Adam) Erekson, Kyle Doucette, Kaleb (Sidney) Doucette, and Dylan Todd; nine great-grandchildren: Owen, Harper, Thea, Promise, Kiki, Braxtyn, Beckytt, Braezyn and Oliver; his brother, Paul Doucette of Newburgh, ME; brothers-in-law Dick (Jan) Fisher of Fort Benton, MT and Larry (Teresa) Fisher of Sun City, AZ; and his close friends Virgina Yeager, Judy Miller, Gloria Kountz and family.
Dewey knew no stranger and was everyones’ friend and encourager. His loss is felt by the communities of Nashua, Fort Peck and Glasgow.
Services are pending until Spring of 2021 due to the current COVID-19 virus. In his memory the family would appreciate you to go out and perform an act of kindness and help those in need. Condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuarymontana.com.
We are thankful for all of the wonderful memories we have been able to share with Dewey and our hearts will always have a missing piece with him gone. We love you Dad, Grandpa, Great-Grandpa and Friend.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday May 29, 2021
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave. So.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Burial with Military Honors
12:15
Saturday May 29, 2021
Nashua Cemetery
Nashua, Montana 59248
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Saturday May 29, 2021
Bell Mortuary
701 2nd Ave. So.
Glasgow, Montana 59230
Burial with Military Honors
12:15
Saturday May 29, 2021
Nashua Cemetery
Nashua, Montana 59248
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Lisa Garsjo Thievin says
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Dewey’s friends and family. As special as he was to me, I know everyone who knew him also felt his love and acceptance, and his loss leaves a huge void in the many lives he touched. The world sure could use more men like Dewey.
Erickson Leah says
Sorry to hear about Dewey – he was a really great person and will be missed. Prayers to your family. Lynn always enjoyed working with you.
Lynn & Leah Erickson
Alicia Hoyt says
To the Doucette family: I send my deepest sympathy to you. Dewey was a fine man and I enjoyed our brief at the VFW steak fries. He will be deeply missed.
Lisa Ferguson Tryan says
Thoughts and prayers to Dewey’s family. Such wonderful memories of Dewey and Gloria in all the school and community events with friends and family. He was truly a kind and thoughtful man who made everyone feel like a friend full of love and life. He will so dearly be missed. Sending our deepest sympathies.
Linda Bellon says
Our prayers go out to Dewey’s family. Your Dad was a wonderful man, kind & accepting of everyone. We shared many a meal on holidays & at the Nashua Senior Citizen Center. Although he didn’t play cards, he patiently waited for your Mom while she did. I’m sure he’s with Jesus now and your Mom.
God Bless,
Johnny & Linda and Tim & Lisa and families
Jimmy Ray Gladeau says
Dewey, I am a better person for having the opportunity to call you my friend. In many ways I will consider you my mentor. I never had the chance to thank you for your positive influence on me. I owe you many thanks because you helped turn my life around and made a huge impact on my career choice. Maybe you never saw or knew what you did but because of your advice, I am now a Special Agent/Criminal Investigator in New Mexico. I know you will read this, so thank you sir! One day we will meet again and I will thank you. I am almost ready to retire from a very fruitful career with many thanks to you!
Georgia Trathen says
So sorry to hear about Dewey, he was a great neighbor when I lived in Nashua. Very nice man to all he met.
Emery Brelje says
I first met Dewey when he was a member of the Valley County Sheriff’s Reserve and I was in the Glasgow Police Department. His positive and cheerful attitude was a benefit to us all. Dewey’s great smile, ready laugh and distinctive moustache made it impossible not to enjoy his company. Up until a couple years ago, we would get together with the other Hi-Line security employees for handgun qualifications. His cheerfulness and determination to keep working were inspiring. He made this world a better place for many and we miss him.
Andy Racki says
I was very saddened to here of Dewey’s passing. I feel very privileged to have had Dewey as a friend. We spent many hours drinking coffee in the Boiler Room at the School. We were also Reserve Deputies for the Sheriff’s Department. We spent many hours patrolling and had many many laughs. Dewey made everyone feel welcome and accepts. My thoughts and prayers go out to Loretta, Mike and Missy.
Craig luse says
Sorry to hear of Dewey’s passing away. He was a good friend and all ways happy to see me.
Roger and Laura Wagner says
Dewey was so special to all of our family. Our kids were some of his bus kids, and we really appreciated all of Dewey’s kind and gentle humor. He always treated our kids as people he cared for and enjoyed and kept up with their whereabouts and accomplishments. We know Dewey through the Senior Citizens, too, and enjoyed both Gloria and him many years there. I remember Dewey as a cop also, and he cared so much for our town and people. We will all miss him. So sorry to Loretta, Mike, and Melissa. You had a great Dad.