Glenda Dale Campbell Buckley Davidson passed away peacefully on Friday, September 8th, 2017 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Glenda was 68 years old.
Glenda was born on July 25th, 1949 to Edwin and Laura Campbell of Townsend. She was the youngest of 4 surviving children. Glenda attended and graduated from Townsend High School then went to Western Montana University. She graduated with a teaching degree in 1971. Glenda started her teaching career at Radley Elementary in 1972 until her retirement in 2001.
Glenda met and fell in love with Bruce Davidson and they were married on February 14th, 1987. Glenda loved teaching, reading, playing golf, watching the Mariners, travelling, doting on her grandchildren, shopping, antiquing, and correcting everyone’s grammar.
Glenda and Bruce loved to play golf and travel. They eventually found a second home in Wickenburg, AZ which they visited every winter until they sold their “trailito” on 2012.
Glenda was a strong, spiritual, and loving woman who survived breast cancer and a stroke among many other trials.
Glenda is preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Dell and a brother, Bud. She is survived by husband, Bruce Davidson; son, Matthew Buckley; brother, David Campbell; stepdaughters, Heather Davidson and Haley Starkel; grandchildren, Scarlett, Johnny, and Bridgett Buckley; Gavin, Sydney and Zane Marsh; and Cedryk, Tobias and Travis Starkel.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Cancer Treatment Center at St. Peter’s Hospital.
Special Thanks go out to Dr. Weiner and the wonderful and caring nurses at St. Peter’s Hospital. They always treated Glenda with the utmost respect and love.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 18, 2017 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave., with a reception to follow the service in the Social Hall of the funeral home.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Glenda.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday September 18, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
After the service
Monday September 18, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Monana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Monday September 18, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
After the service
Monday September 18, 2017
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Monana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Kathleen Hunthausen says
Rest In Peace, Glenda. You deserve an eternity of joy and peace! To Glenda’s family, I am so sorry for your loss. She had a heart as big as the world! Blessings to all of you.
Gay Ann Masolo says
So sorry for the loss of Glenda. Our visit on Wed. will always be treasured because she was so Glenda. Hugs and prayers, Gay Ann
Aaron Strong says
You were a wonderful teacher and friend. Your memory will live on forever. Thank you for your teachings Glenda. Rest in Peace.
Teresa Graham says
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Glenda was a wonderful person a favorite of my daughters teachers. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Renee Koenig says
Bruce, Matt and families: Al and I are thinking of you at this time. We will miss our short visits and Glenda’s quick witty responses to everything in life. We have many memories of her travels and antics with Margaret that will always help us remember her. Prayers and many blessings to you. Al and Renee Koenig
Terri Maness Norman says
What a wonderful woman–she was definitely one of my favorite teachers at Radley School and was one whose inspiration led me to become a teacher myself. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rest In Peace, Mrs. Davidson!
Lisa Martin McKee says
She was one of my favorite teachers. I have fond memories of her 8th grade class. Not only did she make language arts fun, she showed genuine interest in her students and made me feel special. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Jo Lene Sonesen-Pettit says
RIP Glenda you will always have a special place in my heart. Say hi to Alice you both are now pain free.
Teresa Treib Anderson says
RIP Glenda, you will be missed. You were my teacher at Radley and you were on of my favorites. She taught me a lot, I will never forget her! Thoughts and prayers are with her family!
Mary Ellen Schnur says
Glenda was a good childhood friend and classmate. We were really looking forward to seeing her at our class reunion in two weeks. She was generous, cheerful, and thoughtful, and a lot of fun! She was certainly a brave soldier these past years of ill health. The world is a much better place for her presence among us. My prayers for her family’s and friends’ consolation.
Mary Ellen Schnur says
Glenda was a good friend and classmate. We were really looking forward to having her at our class reunion in two weeks. She was generous, cheerful, and thoughtful, plus a lot of fun! She was certainly a brave soldier these past years of illness. The world is definitely a better place for her presence among us. My prayers for consolation of her family and friends.
Tara Ferriter-Smith and Greg Smith says
Glenda you were one of a kind and we enjoyed working with you. You always knew exactly what to say to lighten the mood. A spirited soul, filled with life.
Jimmy Ray George says
A true advocate for the underdog.She instilled hope in my heart and taught me to meet folks where they were at in this world.I thank God for having this lady in my life.
Staci Gleich says
Mrs.Davidson was definitely one of my favorite teachers. She handed out many compliments when deserved. Rest In Peace
Jerry Kitto says
Glenda was a favorite classmate of us in high school. We will all miss her much. So glad she always attended reunions so we got to visit. The world was a better place because of Glenda! Rest in peace my friend!!
Leanne Buckley says
May you rest easy GG, I know The Girl has the best guardian looking over her now. I will miss you Glenda GW, Peggy Hill ❤️Thank you for always loving me as a daughter.
Tom Mulvaney says
Glenda was a very good teacher and our friendship goes all the way back to 1972
when we taught together at the Clinton St. School (now Radley School) in East Helena. We
were stationed in the basement, along with Mr. Fradette and Mrs. Siroky, as I recall,
and Del Harris ran the library. Upstairs were Mr. Covey, Mr. Bell, Mrs. Anderson,
Mr. Martinelli, Ms. Hagler, Mr. Kemp, Mr. Fisher, Mr. Mayala and Bob Gilmer was our principal.
I know I am leaving out a number of teachers, but suffice to say that Glenda was
a favorite amongst the staff, mainly because she always let you know what she thought
and her sense of humor was top notch.
Helena antiquers and collectors will probably remember Glenda for the many estate
and garage sales that Glenda and Margaret put on over the years. They also were
regulars at Tori Jane’s Antique Shows at the Civic Center for many years.
After Glenda suffered a stroke about ten years ago, she kept plugging away with
incredible bravery. With the support of her loving husband Bruce, and her family and
friends, she still carried on with many of the activities she loved.
Many of the retired East Helena teachers meet for lunch monthly at the Hardware Cafe
in Montana City. Glenda and Bruce often attended, allowing Glenda to tell and enjoy
stories and wax nostalgia with her fellow teachers.
Glenda was a brave lady and a great lady and I will really miss here.
Scott Stallings says
Mrs. Buckley cared about her students like few other teachers. I was in the Lewis & Clark County and Montana state spelling bees the year she taught my English class in 8th grade. She gave up two Saturdays toncome and watch me and dozens of other kids spell in an auditorium for hours. Nobody else outside my family was willing to sacrifice their time for me like she was. She inspired me to do my best in her class and in life and I eventually went on to become a physician and officer in the US Air Force for many years before entering in private practice. I credit her as one of my influences in believing in myself enough to dream big and go after those dreams and achieve them. Thank you Mrs. Buckley, may you Rest In Peace.
Kevin C. themt-1 says
Glenda, May you Rest In Peace!
Teddi Everett says
She was a great teacher. Years later when I’d see her, she would always remember my birthday. ?
Linda Netschert says
I loved having her as a teacher. She was great. No BS but very fun. Rest in peace Mrs. Buckley.
Patrick Schmidt says
I have many memories of Mrs. Buckley as a very kind (and sometimes quite strict!) English teacher. She demanded much, encouraged us, and told us to dream. You had a great impact on many of our lives. Rest in Peace.
JoAnn (Frank) Eaton says
Glenda, when we met in Wickenburg, AZ. I knew we would be instant and forever friends. Always forthright in your actions and thoughts, a loyal friend, and accepting of all. A true what you see is what you get person. The fun times and get togethers we had with laughing fits I will always treasure. You deserve eternal peace and rest from the pain you suffered with such grace. I miss you. I wear the ring of friendship you gave me proudly with love and remembrance.