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Douglas Ruggles Obituary
Doug was born June 10, 1958, to Douglas and Grace Ruggles in Wolf Point. He graduated from Fergus High School in Lewistown in 1976. Doug worked in the construction industry in Billings for many years. Doug loved hunting and was an avid fisherman who spent many days on Spring Creek.
Doug is survived by his parents, Douglas and Grace of Billings; children, Kelly and Rachel Ruggles and Willard Ruggles, all of Billings; brother David (Audrey) of Rocklin, Calif.; sister Lisa (Jeff) Jordan; and niece and nephew Tyler and Alison Jordan, all of Billings; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Memorial Mass will be held Friday, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. at St. Pius Catholic Church in Billings.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made the Ruggles Children c/o First Interstate Bank West.
Memories and Condolences
for Douglas Ruggles
Dale & Trene Green
December 27, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Remember the time the kids all went to the movie of questionable content in WP during the class of 57 reunion.
Thanks Floyd
Jerilyn Lupu
December 10, 2006
With deepest sympathy to Grace and family. To lose a son and then your husband must be devastating. My prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Tina Mintyala/Stricker
December 6, 2006
Grace, Doug, and Family,
As the one year anniversary of Doug's passing nears, please know that you are in the thoughts and prayers of many. Doug was a dynamic person that touched people in a variety of ways. He leaves a hole in the fabric of our lives but memories that are priceless.
Know that you are not alone on this anniversary and that we keep you in our hearts.
Dave Galt
December 30, 2005
To the Ruggles Family:
My wife Vicky and I grew up with Doug. We shocked and saddened to hear the news. Just want you all to know that Doug was a wonderful friend, a great person, full of life and alot of fun. You all are in our prayers. May God Bless you and Doug.
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Tonya Horacek/Feller
December 30, 2005
Doug, Grace, Lisa & Dave
My deepest sympathies to your family at this very sad time, Doug will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Tina Osborne
December 30, 2005
Doug, Grace, Dave & Lisa,
I am so sorry to hear about Doug's passing. It is never easy to lose a loved one but Doug had left many fond memories and I hope those memories help you thru your time of sorrow. My prayers and thoughts are with you all. May God bless you all.
Tina
Michelle Geary Holt
December 30, 2005
Rachel and Kelly,
Your Great Aunt Pat, Ted and I send our deepest sympathies in the loss of your dad.
You are in our thoughts.
With love,
Cousin Michelle
MATTHEW STRIZICH
December 30, 2005
I WILL MISS YOU DOUG. YOU WERE THE BEST PARTNER ANYONE COULD EVER HAVE. REST IN PEACE MY FRIEND.
Dan Evans
December 30, 2005
It is never easy finding the words to say in times of extreme heartache but just want to say that my thoughts are with your family in such times. Memories of being an underclassman on the same h.s. golf team with Doug will always be a happy memory of his true spirit to me. He will be missed.
Dale & Trene Green
December 29, 2005
Doug & Grace
We are saddened with the news of your loss.I know there is nothing more devistating. I can't begin to imagine what you are going through.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
David Ferdinand
December 29, 2005
Dear Doug & Grace
I was saddened to hear of Dougs Passing. I have many fond memories
of Doug from school.He will be missed by all. Sincerely
David Ferdinand
Jerilyn Stone Lupu
December 29, 2005
Doug and Gracie,
I am so sorry to hear about your son
Doug. Bob Hovey let me know. I will pray for you both. Jerilyn Lupu
David & Lois Brown
December 29, 2005
Butch & Gracie, we are so sorry to hear of your loss,know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mel Kuehne
December 29, 2005
Dear Doug and Gracie
We were very sorry to hear of the loss of your son. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Kenny Swanson
December 28, 2005
Doug, Grace, Dave & Lisa-
I was deeply saddened to hear of Doug's passing. I know there is little I can say that can lessen the burden of this loss, but know that you all are in our thoughts and prayers. I have many fond memories of growing up with Doug and Dave in Lewistown, and will carry those with me always. May God Bless you all.
Roland & Annette Funk
December 28, 2005
To The Ruggles Family:
Our Prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of loss of your son and brother.
Harold "Butch" Ziolkowski
December 27, 2005
To the Ruggles Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your son and brother. My heart goes out to you during this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God bless Doug and all of us as we find our way.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Dwight & Mary Baker
December 27, 2005
Doug, Gracie & family,
We were deeply saddened to hear of
your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Frank and Karon Martin
December 27, 2005
We are so very sorry to hear about Doug Jr. We didn't have the privilege of knowing him well but he couldn't have been anything but great with the two of you parenting him. Our thoughts are with you in this moment of sorrow. Love you guys.
Bev (Delaney) Johansen
December 27, 2005
Dear Doug and Grace,
My heart aches for you at the death of your son. We also lost our son this year, and we know the pain you are feeling. Please know that you are in my heart and in my prayers for the long haul; it will take a long time for the ache to become bearable. Be gentle with yourselves and let yourselves grieve, but also think of the good times and the memories that make you smile. He would like that.
With deepest empathy -- Bev
Corrie Miller - Pfeifle
December 27, 2005
Doug, Grace, Dave & Lisa --
I have you all in my thoughts and prayers. I have spent many hours thinking about the good ole days with Doug. I can't imagine your pain. You have my deepest sympathy and will remain in my thoughts always.
Corrie
Boni Braunbeck
December 27, 2005
Doug, Grace and family
We were so sorry to hear this tragic news. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Boni, Dean and Donna, D'Nette and family
Gayle O'Tremba
December 27, 2005
I was so sorry to read about the loss of your son.
My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to each and everyone of you.
I pray for God's comfort at this time of sorrow.
Gayle O'Tremba
Linda (Steen) Bradley
December 27, 2005
Doug & Grace & family, My heart and my deepest sympathy are enclosed with my message. It has been quite a few years since we have spoken, but home town ties (Wolf Point) eventually keep us all tied together. My our Lord Bless you and keep you together in this time of need. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Linda Bradley
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