Patricia "Patty" Brickley Doely
Patty Doely, 85 of Billings, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Billings Clinic from complications of Alzheimers disease.
One of eight children she was born July 25, 1925 to Halsey and Mary Brickley in Columbus, Mt.
Preceding her in death are her parents, brothers, Phil Brickley (Blanche), John Brickley (Jean), Richard Brickley ( Gloria), and sister Marjorie Hinman (Jack).
She is survived by her husband Hank Doely, brothers James Brickley (Jennie) of Greely, CO., Donald Brickley (Shirley) of Arvada, CO, and Robert Brickley of Fairbanks, AK.
Patty was married on October 19, 1947 to Henry M. Doely “Hank” in Billings. They shared four sons, Stephen (Ellen) of Molt, MT, Thomas (Gary) of Phoenix, AZ, Gregory of Powell, WY, and Scott of Worden, MT, five grandchildren, Laurie (Craig), Eric, Gerritz, Kristensen, and Brickley, 2 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Patty grew up and attended schools in Rapelje, graduating as Valedictorian from Rapelje High School in 1943.
From January 1950 to January 1995 with her husband Hank she owned and operated the Rapelje Mercantile and US POST OFFICE, RAPELJE, MONTANA 59067.
Patty was a member of the Bitterroot Chapter #96 Eastern Star and was a Past Worthy Matron. She enjoyed and sponsored bowling teams at the Air Bowl, Center, and Fireside Lanes. Championship teams and top scores were common place. She retired in 1995 and resided in Billings until her death.
Patty was our wife, mother, grandmother and a good friend to many.
Her family would like to thank all the caregivers at Valley View Care Home and Highgate for their care of our wife and mother.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 3010 11th Ave N, Billings, MT 59101
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be 3:00 PM Friday, May 13, 2011 at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary.
Remembrances
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Dear Tom and Gary -
We wanted you to know that we are thinking of you. Please accept this
written expression of our deepest sympathy for you and your family on
the loss of your Mother.
With Love - Bruce and Ann Sheehy
Tom,
Please accept sincerest condolences from me and my mother on the death
of your dear Mom. I know how much you meant to each other—her love and
support in the earlier years of your life matched in kind by your loving
attentiveness throughout her life, but most especially in these
challenging later years. I know her family that has already passed
awaits and welcomes her passage with loving arms.
Jeffrie Murphy
Dear Tom and Gary,
This is indeed a sad time for you all. Even though we have not met your
mom personally, Tom hearing you speak of her with such admiration, we
got a glimpse of the marvelous person she was. Please know that John are
I are holding you, Gary and the rest of the family in our prayers.
Blessings,
John and Sylvia Muse
DEAR TOM.
SORRY TO HEAR OF THE DEATH OF YOUR MOTHER. I KNOW SHE WAS VERY
SPECIAL TO YOU FROM OUR CONVERSATIONS OVER THE YEARS. SHE WAS, AS
YOU SAID MANY TIMES, A BEAUTIFUL LADY.
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.
LOVE,
LIL & CHARLIE