George Albert Daylis
George Albert Daylis, 90, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home in Arizona on March 15, 2018 with his daughter and granddaughter at his side. He was born July 12, 1927 in Billings, MT to George W and Minnie Daylis. He grew up in Worden, Montana where he later owned and operated The Daylis Dairy and was also a full-time farmer until his retirement. In July 1956 he married Virginia Gillespie (Hirst) who passed away in 1993. He re-married in 1995 to Beth Cox until 2018.
He spent most of his life on the Huntley Project and had a few
hobbies aside from farming such as wood working and gardening, but what he enjoyed the most was spending time with his friends and family. He attended Valley Baptist Church for many years before moving to Billings.
He is survived by his daughter, Diana (Todd) Larson, of Arizona, four grandchildren: Katrina Ostwald, Kyle Ostwald, Alex Larson and Tristan Larson. Two Great Grand-children: Taryn Ostwald and Landon Thurston.
He is also survived by his two stepdaughters and stepson, Jeanne Andersen of Billings, Sherry (Steve) Pence of Louisiana, and John (Diane) Hirst of Washington. Grandchildren Leanne Pence Graves and Richard Pence, Sam Hirst, Spencer Hirst and Slater Hirst. 8 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren.
He will be laid to rest at Pleasantview Cemetery in Ballantine, Mt.
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