Dorothy Toogood
July 03, 1932 - April 20, 2024
Obituary
Dorothy Denney Toogood died April 20, 2024, in Billings, Montana.
She was born July 3, 1932, the sixth child of Russell and Hilda Dayton Denney in Belfry, Montana. She grew up on farms in the Belfry-Clark area, graduating from Belfry High School in 1950. Soon after she married Clarence Toogood, also of Belfry.
Dorothy and Clarence settled in Great Falls, Montana, living there for the next 47 years while raising their three children. Dorothy worked with the Great Falls school district as a baker, at Hempl's Bakery and at Cascade County social services as a secretary.
After retirement, Dorothy and Clarence moved back to Belfry, building a house and shop. She spent her summers landscaping and tending her flower beds. She was active in the Belfry Senior Center, serving as treasurer for many years. In 2016, they made the decision to move to Billings where they have lived since.
Dorothy enjoyed many hobbies including ceramics, reading, gardening, traveling, and especially sewing and quilting. One of her favorite times was her 90th birthday party where she displayed, then gave away over 75 of her quilts to family and friends.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers, David Denney, Eldon Denney, and Jim Denney; sisters Ester Parmly and Josie Wolchesky.
She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Clarence, sister Shirley Snively of St. Xavier, Montana, son Jack (Helen) Toogood of Worden Montana and daughters Irene (Lonnie) Nelson and Donna Toogood, both of Billings. She is also survived by six grandchildren: Mike (Julia) Toogood, Michelle (Brent) Toogood, Craig (Rebecca) Nelson, Sara (Brett) Whitney, Brent Whitney, and Travis Whitney, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 27th, 2024, at Dahl Funeral Chapel. Inurnment will be held at 1:30 at Belfry Cemetery with a reception to follow at the Belfry Senior Center. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Belfry Senior Center of the charity of one's choice.