Doris LaGaly

All the flowers in Heaven got a little brighter on Saturday May 22nd as Doris LaGaly 83, peacefully joined her Husband Richard of 61 years following a courageous battle with a severe illness. Doris was born in 1938 in Sheridan, Montana to Robert and Katherine Glick. She grew up with three Brothers and one Sister and they all learned the value of hard work and honesty in the small town environment. The stories they all shared later in life with their children always seemed “larger than life” but we all suspected the stories were truly depicted. When Doris was in her late teens, she began working for the Mountain Bell Phone Company and that is when she was introduced to her future husband and Police Officer Richard LaGaly. Life progressed relatively quickly and soon they had a house on Yellowstone Ave, a young Son and a cool dog. The rest is pretty easy. A long and prosperous life with endless joy and great family times. Doris always had a passion for the outdoors and flowers. In her early 30's, she began a lifetime career planting, growing, marketing, and selling flowers and plants. She perfected her expertise while at Volly Gayvert's Greenhouse for many years, before joining Ernst Corporation as their Flower Specialist here in Billings. Doris took great pride on sharing her knowledge and skills with all customers who were determined to learn, and she also donated numerous hours to Billings businesses and professionals helping them design their dream gardens and displays. From March to October, Doris spent every moment of her career serving her customers and loved every minute of it. Along with making things beautiful for others Doris was always willing to show off her very own “spectacular” backyard. There always seemed to be room for “one more“ flower in the yard. Doris retired from the being “The Flower Lady” in her 60's, but still maintained her own yard and was always diligent in creating her best work each summer. Doris and Dick had a long happy life together and spent their later years enjoying their grandkids and their various activities. Doris is survived by son Art and his wife Deanna and grandchildren: Nolan, Tony, and Lonny. All of whom she loved very much and provided to them every quality aspect anyone could get from a Grandma. Doris is survived by her best friend and sister Gerda and husband Don Murray of Logan, Utah and her brother Dean and wife Darlene of Soldotna, Alaska. Doris was an aunt as well as a great aunt to numerous Nieces and Nephews. Doris is preceded in death by her late husband Richard, both of her parents, her brother Joe and his wife Dolly, and brother Denny. We want to thank the Staff, Doctors and Nurses of Billings Clinic for the kind and compassionate care for the last few weeks and the unbelievable support of many friends. Cremation has taken place and there will be no services at Doris' request. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.dahlfuneralchapel.com