Elizabeth "Liza" M. Dyrdahl

Elizabeth “Liza” M. Dyrdahl, 74 of Glasgow, Montana passed away on Monday, September 22, 2025 at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow.

Elizabeth Marie Simpson was born on April 27, 1951, in Rochester, Minnesota. She grew up in Minnesota and Montana, Living in various places, including Turner, Zortman, and Loring. Liza graduated from Whitewater High School.

On February 28, 1970, Liza married Larry Dyrdahl of Loring, Montana. Together, they made their home on the family farm north of Loring, where they raised their son, Steve. Life on the ranch brought both joy and challenges. Memories of family activities, such as playing The Farming Game, were balanced by long, arduous work days, complete with swarms of flying ants on the combine. Liza was also active in community life, serving in the Montana Woman’s Club.

In 1986, the ranch was sold to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the family moved to Malta. After Steve’s high school graduation in 1989, Liza began pursuing a lifelong dream: higher education. She moved to Missoula to complete her undergraduate studies, building on correspondence coursework she had started at the Phillips County Library. She earned her undergraduate degree and, in 1995, proudly received her Master’s Degree from Montana State University.

On July 20, 1998, Liz began her career with the Eastern Montana Community Mental Health Center (EMCMHC). Over nearly 24 years, she worked in Sidney, Wolf Point, Plentywood, and Glasgow, served clients with compassion and dedication. Known for her deep care and meticulous paperwork, she was a trusted and respected advocate for her clients. Liza retired from EMCMHC on March 31, 2022. Retirement didn’t last long, however, as she soon found a new purpose working with Sheriff Tom at the Valley County Detention Facility. This second Career gave her a renewed sense of meaning in her last years.

Liza is survived by her son Steve (Kimberley) Dyrdahl of Helena, three grandsons, Christopher, Matthew, and Shane and one great-grandson, Noah. She is also survived by her brother, Fred and sister Lowrie. She is preceded in death by her brother, Art.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Bell Mortuary, in Glasgow, Montana with Pastor Bonnie Novak officiating. Online condolences may be left for the family at bellmortuarymt.com.