Ronald E Doyra, 4/28/1949-8/23/2015
Son of Blossom (Cosgrove) Doyra and DDS Eli William Doyra. Born in Minneapolis Minnesota. Raised in Great Falls, MT. Graduated from Great Falls High School. Graduated from Northern Montana College in 1974. While at Northern, he met and married Brenda Freeman. They married Feb 1, 1970. They had three daughters together. Deanna, Tammy, and Gerri. He worked several different jobs. Great Northern Railroad, teacher, farmer, Big Bud tractors, Meatcutter, weedsprayer. Brenda and Ron later divorced in 1987. He then met Brenda Brough, and married her in 2005.
Ron loved to fish and hunt. His hunting travels took him to the Arctic Circle, Alaska, Russia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas. And of course Montana. He enjoyed being outdoors, hunting with his wife, sons-in-law, and later grandchildren. He loved to reload his own bullets, and was a walking encyclopedia on shooting history. He learned the taxidermy trade and this proved to be advantageous. All of his grandchildren were taught to hunt and shoot (in some part) by Grandpa Ron.
He was very handy and could fix almost anything! He was a true Jack of all Trades! He loved telling jokes, and could remember some from the second grade! He really enjoyed the lies, and tall tales that he swapped with Calvin. Each had to see if they could out do the other.
He enjoyed going to Arizona, and taking in all of the activities during the winter, spending time first, with his mother-in-law, and later with Calvin. It was in Arizona that he tried skydiving. Although his landing was not picture perfect as he had envisioned it.The guys went to the Barrette Jackson car show, and it was a true highlight for both of them. After having watched it on TV for years.
If you were out scouting deer, elk, or even fishing, it was always “just around the next corner”.
Ron will be missed by many. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Blossom. He is survived by his wife Brenda, Daughters Deanna(Jimmy), Tammy (Walt), and Gerri (Greg) sons in law Greg,Bob, and Jim, and his Grandchildren Shaela and Blaze Waltee, Victor and Alex Pepe; Zeb and Racie Pearson, Zoe Stack; Landen and KyLee Lamphier.
There will be no funeral for Ron, but a celebration of life will be held at his favorite campground , Black Sandy in Helena, MT on Saturday, Aug 29. At noon. Light snacks to be provided.
Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Ron.
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
12:00 pm
Saturday August 29, 2015
Black Sandy
Helena , Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of His Life
12:00 pm
Saturday August 29, 2015
Black Sandy
Helena , Montana 59602
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Jan Rasmussen says
Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss! What a shock! What happened? May God give you peace and bless you. Love and prayers.
Tammy says
Love you dad !!
Williams Family says
Condolences to the Doyra family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your whole family. Psalms 147:3 says Jehovah God, “heals the broken hearted, and binds up their wounds.” May God bring you comfort and peace.
Barbara "Buzzie" Anderson says
I am so very sorry for your loss. I knew Ron back at Northern in Havre and spent
many fun, crazy hours with he and Brenda Freeman. Your dad thought of his girls as a
wonderful blessing to him. My condolences to all of the family.
Aunt Marcia & Uncle Ed says
Deanna, Tammy & Gerri, May God’s Love & all his angels be with you & ease the pain in your hearts.
Rick Broadwater says
Brenda and family. My condolences to your loss. Ron was a great person and friend. I will fondly remember the time we spent together and miss running into he and Brenda from time to time. God Bless.
Rick B.
Lisa Miller says
Condolences to Ron’s family and friends.
Janet Jewell says
So sorry for your loss Brenda my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family!
Bonnie Shiflett says
Brenda and Ron’s family was so sorry to read of Ron’s passing in the paper,what a shock. My sympathies and thoughts go out to each of you. May you find comfort in the many happy memories
Brenda doyra says
This man will be deeply missed by family and friends. He was my best friend, and could always make me laugh! Love you honey! Don’t know what I’m gonna do without you!
Brenda Doyra says
Ron is also survived by sister-in-law Lori (Tim) Casey, and brother-in-law Roger Brough, nieces Jillian Allen, Lindsey Brough, Taylor Brough, Mackenzie Brough, and nephews Jordon Brough, Garrette Brough, Keegan Casey, Brennan Casey, and Kaelan Casey. As well as Great-nieces Willa Allen, and Brystol Anderson.
Hank and Sandy Urban says
Hank and I send our condolences. Ron definitely knew how to snow plow. He could curb cut like no one else. Thank God we won’t be there this winter. Without Ron the road will never be the same. We are now residing in Myrtle Beach, SC. We know he will be missed by many. Brenda we are so sorry for your loss.
Sister Barbara Kay says
As our mother used to say about Ron, “Never a dull moment at the Doyra house.” He was the life of the party when he wasn’t getting into trouble.