Glen Ronald Gifford passed away surrounded by his family on November 8, 2022, at St. James Healthcare after a brief illness. Glen was born in Butte on August 22, 1954, to Myrtle & Ronald Gifford.

He attended Monroe Grade School & West JR. High and received his GED. Glen married Lynnie Collins and had two children Jeanie and Jason. They later divorced. Glen then went on to marry Lynn Hemphill and they later divorced.

Glen held numerous jobs throughout his life. He worked at the Montana State Hospital for over 20 years. He then moved on to becoming a laborer working with different construction companies, the Butte Water Company and Butte Granite Works.

Glen loved riding his Harley "Betsie" throughout town and on many different poker runs over the years and many trips to Sturgis. He also enjoyed hunting, camping, fishing, driving through the mountains, and having conversations and drinks with friends and family. He also enjoyed reading, watching old western shows, or just chilling in his chair listening to the oldie but goodies music station. Glen was a huge Green Bay Packer fan. You didn't dare call him when his team was playing on TV or even worse when the Packers were losing. He was also a fan of the New York Yankees.

Glen was preceded in death by his son, Jason Gifford, parents, Myrtle & Ronald Gifford, brother, Ray Gifford, nephew Shon Gray, brother-in-law, Stan McLaughlin, grandparents, Harold & Ella Pinkerton, ex-wife, Lynn Roberts and many other good friends that went on before him.

Glen is survived by his daughter, Jeanie (Steve) Johnson, sisters, Judy McLaughlin and Kari Gifford, brother, Dale Gifford, grandkids Marcus Rashleigh, Rylee (Justin) Johnson and Zachary Johnson, Anthony and Glen Gifford, Jason Baker, Andrew Dillon and Alexis King and great-granddaughter, Bella Dillon, his daughter in law, Robin (Granger) Baker and Rachel West, nieces Dawn (Eric) Brand and Heather McLaughlin, nephews Geoff Gifford and Nic Gray. He is also survived by close family friends Deshazo, Anderson and Dotson families and countless others that are too many to be named.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday November 26, 2022, at the Butte Depot 818 S. Arizona at 1 o'clock. Family requests donations be made to Butte Humane Society. You can spread your wings and "Fly High". With our arms opened wide we say "We Love you WHOLE BUNCHES."

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Published by The Montana Standard from Nov. 16 to Nov. 25, 2022.

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for Glen Gifford

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19 Entries

Pauletta Lavelle

November 11, 2023

Glen really is missed, everytime I drive by somewhere I've seen him I still look.

Sherry Bunton

November 10, 2023

glenn has surely been missed but it has been comforting to know he is with god now

Angee Saari

December 4, 2022

Bye my favorite fiancé love ya!

Shelly Rogers Smith

November 30, 2022

Gosh I am so sorry about his families loss. Giff was my buddy. I grew up out at Warm Springs, when he worked there. I am so sorry for your loss. I am going to miss you Giff, more than you know. Lots of love

Michele Bay and John Blackwood

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Michele Bay and John Blackwood

November 21, 2022

We love you and are going to miss you BUNCHES Giff! Sincerest condolences to Glen's family and friends. Will cherish all the memories we have. Love and Hugs, Michele and John

Sherry Louise Bunton

November 20, 2022

glen will surely be missed he was a great friend and neighbor. my prayers are with the family.

Chris Eamon

November 20, 2022

Rest in Peace my friend. - I'll always remember working with you and your great heart and generous nature.

Melanie DeShazo House

November 18, 2022

Goldy-locks, we shall always have you with us and treasure every moment and year. I never forgot you and every time I saw you I thought of Ernie and you together. All my life I knew Glen. And the family and shall FOREVER think of your family and mine as entwined. LOVE FOREVER AND SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS!

Fern Pollock &Extended Family

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Pauletta Lavelle

November 17, 2022

I'm gonna miss Glen, he really was a kind special guy. So sorry for the families loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in peace Glen

ken zellmer

November 17, 2022

Enjoyed many bike runs and hunting trips together when I lived there, great friend.

Bryan Seidita

November 16, 2022

Sympathy to the entire family, Rest in peace buddy!

Bill roland

November 16, 2022

My name is Wilma very sorry to hear about Gifford

Karen Andersen

November 16, 2022

I've known and loved Glen and his family for most of my life. He and my brother's Ernie and Kenny began as and were best friends. He became "just"another member of my family tagging along on fishing and camping trips etc.. Back then our neighborhoods nutured lifelong friendships that continue today with our children and grandchildren. I thank God for that!
May you meet those who have gone before us, give them my love, and please know you are deeply loved and missed by everyone.
Love and Memories Forever
Karen

Kayla ortez

November 16, 2022

You were alot of fun at the copper King bar, my husband and I really loved ya. Rest in peace, kelly and kayla ortez

Allison Andersen

November 16, 2022

I have had the good fortune of sharing many fun times and happy memories with Glen and his family. He will be missed. I´m sorry for your loss. May he Rest In Peace. With love, Allison