Alexander Murray McDougal

Alexander Murray McDougal

Alexander Murray McDougal died peacefully in his sleep on November 8, 2023. He was born on January 14, 1928, outside Chicago in Geneva, Illinois. As a young boy, Alex traveled alone by train from Chicago to Pomfret, Connecticut, to attend Pomfret boarding school. He graduated from Princeton University, as did his father and grandfather. Following graduation, Alex served in the Navy for four years. He loved the Navy, being aboard submarines, and sailing across the Pacific. For more than 30 years, Alex worked as a trust officer for Northern Trust until his retirement.

Alex was preceded in death by brothers Dave and Bill and his two sons, Sandy and Gordon. He is survived by a daughter, Karen Tirado of Spicewood, Texas, and his wife, Sharon McDougal of Billings. He is also survived by his step-daughters and their children, whom he loved as his own: Leigh Morrison of Billings, Montana; Jill Morrison of Story, Wyoming; Holly Morrison of Richmond, Virginia; and Lynn Morrison of Portland, Oregon; and grandchildren, Sadie Clarendon in Laramie, Wyoming, Mags Clarendon in Berlin, Germany, and Amos Brown in Tucson, Arizona.

Alex met Sharon Morrison while living in Sedona, Arizona. She managed El Prado Art galleries, where Alex purchased several works of art from her. Their shared interests began a love affair with art. Alex became an avid collector of art for the rest of his life. Alex and Sharon married in 1994. They moved to Tubac, Arizona, following Alex's father, and became fond members of its small artistic community. In later years, they moved to Red Lodge, Montana, to be nearer to Sharon's family. They lived in Red Lodge for many years, hiking the Beartooth Mountains with friends and neighbors. They settled in Billings more recently and enjoyed friends, family, and walks with their dogs. The world feels a little different in Alex's absence. We miss his lovely smile, dry humor, and generous spirit.

As per Alex's wishes, no services are planned at this time. As an alternative, his ashes will be scattered near Tubac, Arizona, a McDougal family homeland, in the spring.