U.S. Army veteran
Served as a Madison Co. Commissioner 1969-1981
Member of Search & Rescue
Born at Iron Rod, MT
Douglas Allen died Saturday evening, March 17, 2007, at his home in Billings, surrounded by his family, after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Doug was born in Iron Rod, Mont., on Oct. 10, 1926, to Frank and Margaret (Turney) Allen.
Doug attended the Silver Star and Iron Rod schools and some years was the only boy among a bevy of girls. Upon taking the state test to graduate, he came in first in the county. Later, this became a joke between him and his friend Bob Story, who came in second.
Doug spent his whole life on the Iron Rod ranch, except one year of Army service during the Korean War, serving at the nuclear plant in Washington State.
Before and after his service, he played baseball for the Silver Star and Twin Bridges teams. Later, he bowled for about 20 years in Sheridan.
In 1969, he was elected County Commissioner from Twin Bridges and served through January 1981. He loved the people and the county, and they were first in his life to the detriment of the ranch and his personal life. He often graded roads himself and settled disputes.
Doug was a believer in listening to the people and during election year, went door to door to every house in the county. He was most proud of his five bridges in his district and the tie-breaking vote on the Ennis Nursing Home.
In 1979, he married LeAnn Franklin Vaughn and acquired a 6-year-old son, Brian, whom he adopted one year later.
Together, he and Ann became members of the Red Angus Association and raised registered animals for the next 25 years.
His other services to the community were: 10 years on the Search and Rescue, 25 years as a Hunter Safety trainer, a member of Toastmasters for 30 years and 10 years on the Scout Council.
In 2006, Doug and Ann moved to Billings to be closer to family, which includes grandchildren and foster children.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Ruth and Frances; and nephew Lowell; cousins Rita, Glen, Vivian, Garrald, Doris and Jack Turney.
Contributor: Emily (49798246) •
Served as a Madison Co. Commissioner 1969-1981
Member of Search & Rescue
Born at Iron Rod, MT
Douglas Allen died Saturday evening, March 17, 2007, at his home in Billings, surrounded by his family, after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Doug was born in Iron Rod, Mont., on Oct. 10, 1926, to Frank and Margaret (Turney) Allen.
Doug attended the Silver Star and Iron Rod schools and some years was the only boy among a bevy of girls. Upon taking the state test to graduate, he came in first in the county. Later, this became a joke between him and his friend Bob Story, who came in second.
Doug spent his whole life on the Iron Rod ranch, except one year of Army service during the Korean War, serving at the nuclear plant in Washington State.
Before and after his service, he played baseball for the Silver Star and Twin Bridges teams. Later, he bowled for about 20 years in Sheridan.
In 1969, he was elected County Commissioner from Twin Bridges and served through January 1981. He loved the people and the county, and they were first in his life to the detriment of the ranch and his personal life. He often graded roads himself and settled disputes.
Doug was a believer in listening to the people and during election year, went door to door to every house in the county. He was most proud of his five bridges in his district and the tie-breaking vote on the Ennis Nursing Home.
In 1979, he married LeAnn Franklin Vaughn and acquired a 6-year-old son, Brian, whom he adopted one year later.
Together, he and Ann became members of the Red Angus Association and raised registered animals for the next 25 years.
His other services to the community were: 10 years on the Search and Rescue, 25 years as a Hunter Safety trainer, a member of Toastmasters for 30 years and 10 years on the Scout Council.
In 2006, Doug and Ann moved to Billings to be closer to family, which includes grandchildren and foster children.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Ruth and Frances; and nephew Lowell; cousins Rita, Glen, Vivian, Garrald, Doris and Jack Turney.
Contributor: Emily (49798246) •
U.S. Army veteran
Served as a Madison Co. Commissioner 1969-1981
Member of Search & Rescue
Born at Iron Rod, MT
Douglas Allen died Saturday evening, March 17, 2007, at his home in Billings, surrounded by his family, after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Doug was born in Iron Rod, Mont., on Oct. 10, 1926, to Frank and Margaret (Turney) Allen.
Doug attended the Silver Star and Iron Rod schools and some years was the only boy among a bevy of girls. Upon taking the state test to graduate, he came in first in the county. Later, this became a joke between him and his friend Bob Story, who came in second.
Doug spent his whole life on the Iron Rod ranch, except one year of Army service during the Korean War, serving at the nuclear plant in Washington State.
Before and after his service, he played baseball for the Silver Star and Twin Bridges teams. Later, he bowled for about 20 years in Sheridan.
In 1969, he was elected County Commissioner from Twin Bridges and served through January 1981. He loved the people and the county, and they were first in his life to the detriment of the ranch and his personal life. He often graded roads himself and settled disputes.
Doug was a believer in listening to the people and during election year, went door to door to every house in the county. He was most proud of his five bridges in his district and the tie-breaking vote on the Ennis Nursing Home.
In 1979, he married LeAnn Franklin Vaughn and acquired a 6-year-old son, Brian, whom he adopted one year later.
Together, he and Ann became members of the Red Angus Association and raised registered animals for the next 25 years.
His other services to the community were: 10 years on the Search and Rescue, 25 years as a Hunter Safety trainer, a member of Toastmasters for 30 years and 10 years on the Scout Council.
In 2006, Doug and Ann moved to Billings to be closer to family, which includes grandchildren and foster children.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Ruth and Frances; and nephew Lowell; cousins Rita, Glen, Vivian, Garrald, Doris and Jack Turney.
Contributor: Emily (49798246) •
Served as a Madison Co. Commissioner 1969-1981
Member of Search & Rescue
Born at Iron Rod, MT
Douglas Allen died Saturday evening, March 17, 2007, at his home in Billings, surrounded by his family, after an eight-year battle with Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Doug was born in Iron Rod, Mont., on Oct. 10, 1926, to Frank and Margaret (Turney) Allen.
Doug attended the Silver Star and Iron Rod schools and some years was the only boy among a bevy of girls. Upon taking the state test to graduate, he came in first in the county. Later, this became a joke between him and his friend Bob Story, who came in second.
Doug spent his whole life on the Iron Rod ranch, except one year of Army service during the Korean War, serving at the nuclear plant in Washington State.
Before and after his service, he played baseball for the Silver Star and Twin Bridges teams. Later, he bowled for about 20 years in Sheridan.
In 1969, he was elected County Commissioner from Twin Bridges and served through January 1981. He loved the people and the county, and they were first in his life to the detriment of the ranch and his personal life. He often graded roads himself and settled disputes.
Doug was a believer in listening to the people and during election year, went door to door to every house in the county. He was most proud of his five bridges in his district and the tie-breaking vote on the Ennis Nursing Home.
In 1979, he married LeAnn Franklin Vaughn and acquired a 6-year-old son, Brian, whom he adopted one year later.
Together, he and Ann became members of the Red Angus Association and raised registered animals for the next 25 years.
His other services to the community were: 10 years on the Search and Rescue, 25 years as a Hunter Safety trainer, a member of Toastmasters for 30 years and 10 years on the Scout Council.
In 2006, Doug and Ann moved to Billings to be closer to family, which includes grandchildren and foster children.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Ruth and Frances; and nephew Lowell; cousins Rita, Glen, Vivian, Garrald, Doris and Jack Turney.
Contributor: Emily (49798246) •
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