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In Memory Of

Dallas Gaskill, age 81, of Volborg

January 12, 1941 – March 6, 2022

Dallas Gaskill, age 81, of Broadus passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings.

Dallas was born January 12th, 1941, to William (Bill) and Martha (Mardee) Gaskill. The little red headed lad joined his older brother, Doug on the family ranch on Pumpkin Creek. Dallas was a quiet child, but a bit devious, and once old enough to get around on his own, didn’t miss too many opportunities to make his brother’s life more entertaining than it once was. One time, the spokes of Doug’s bike got mangled, and migrant cattle got the initial blame. It turned out that a mad four-year-old with flaming red hair had quite a bit to do with the damage. Despite the four-year age difference and some typical brother-against-brother moments as youngsters, Dallas and Doug developed a life-long bond that is not unheard of, yet very special.

As Dallas grew through the years, and developed into a strapping young man, so did his love for animals. He always exhibited a flair for taming his four-footed friends, especially cats and dogs. One time he found a baby antelope, and like many ranch kids, brought it home. Knowing his mom would not approve, he hid the little critter in the barn and conned his sister-in-law, Jackey, into joining in on his scheme. He didn’t have it for long as the antelope was soon out-of-the bag, so to speak, but Dallas was always on the lookout for a furry friend and an adventure. Dallas’s love wasn’t hostage to only the smaller farm and wild animals; as a teenager, he developed a keen love of horses. Dallas developed quite a collection over the years. Any quarter horse, thoroughbred, or Arabian was good in his book. And an Appaloosa was even better. Dallas became somewhat known for raising and training many colts. There were always lots of pictures of his horses scattered around the house.

Dallas wasn’t just a great horseman; he was also a great judge and breeder of prime beef cattle. Dallas dedicated his life to developing a fabulous herd of reputable cattle on the family ranch on Pumpkin Creek. When his calves went through the sale barn every fall and notice was given by management, the cattle buyers were lined up waiting for these solid Dallas Gaskill calves. They could be described as healthy, heavy, and ready for the feedlot to make a few bucks for everyone involved, with the best heifers staying home to guarantee that future animals would continue his legacy of high-quality beef.

Dallas didn’t limit his talents to raising colts, breaking horses, growing hay, buying bulls, and improving beef genetics. Dallas also made saddles and did rawhide braiding, or whatever he set his mind to. Dallas was known for occasionally pulling a prank on an unaware victim, helpers at branding being one of his favorite prey. Cow manure, calf squirts, rocky mountain oysters being favored fare to delight the red-headed jokester with the innocent bystander.

Dallas married Karen Richards in 1971 and welcomed Terry and Robin Mader into the family. The little family settled into a wonderful life on Pumpkin Creek. Dallas loved his home and never cared to be far away from it. Whenever he did have to be away, he always wanted to be back home by bedtime.

Dallas and Karen’s favorite times were spent together on the ranch, enjoying coffee together in the early morning, watching the sun rise over the hills in the east, discussing what needed to be done for the day, taking drives to check the cattle, horses or the countryside, and quiet evenings on the deck watching the sun set in west. Simple, but beautiful moments. Included in those moments were Dallas’s dogs. Dallas had several dogs throughout his lifetime, and they were like family members to him – he so loved and enjoyed them.

Dallas lived a wonderful, simple life which consisted of hard work, spending time with Karen and his beloved animal friends. Dallas had many friends of all ages and he enjoyed visiting and reminiscing past adventures (and there were some pretty darn good adventures!).

Dallas is preceded in death by his grandparents, father Bill, mother Mardee, stepson Terry Mader, sister-in-law Jackey Gaskill and great nephew Jay Gaskill. Surviving Dallas is his wife, Karen, stepdaughter Robin (Ross) Campbell, brother Doug (Delores) Gaskill, nephew Doug Jr (Jan) Gaskill, step granddaughters Elizabeth (Dustin) Cooper, Emily Spang, step grandson Andrew Campbell and step great-grandson Silas Cooper.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus followed by a Rosary at 6:00 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at St. David’s Catholic Church in Broadus. A private family interment will be held at the Family Ranch. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.

Memorials and donations can be made to Alzheimer’s Association – https://act.alz.org/ or
Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame – http://montanacowboyfame.org/donate.html

Service Schedule

Visitation

1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday March 15, 2022

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

Broadus, Montana 59317

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Rosary Service

6:00 p.m.

Tuesday March 15, 2022

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

Broadus, Montana 59317

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Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Wednesday March 16, 2022

St. David's Catholic Church

Broadus, Montana 59317

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Luncheon

To follow the service

Wednesday March 16, 2022

VFW Hall

Broadus, Montana 59317

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Service Schedule

Visitation

1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday March 15, 2022

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

Broadus, Montana 59317

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Rosary Service

6:00 p.m.

Tuesday March 15, 2022

Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home

Broadus, Montana 59317

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Funeral Mass

11:00 a.m.

Wednesday March 16, 2022

St. David's Catholic Church

Broadus, Montana 59317

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Luncheon

To follow the service

Wednesday March 16, 2022

VFW Hall

Broadus, Montana 59317

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  1. Oh Karen, I am so sorry to hear this. I will be thinking of you, sending prayers and much love your way. Dad always enjoyed stopping in and having a quick visit with you and Dallas on the mail route! I am betting Dad was there to welcome him home. Gods blessings to you and family.. Rest in sweet peace Dallas!❤

  2. Karen—Thinking of you and your family in your time of sorrow. Treasure all the good memories you and Dallas shared and hope they bring you comfort and peace.

  3. Karen, Thoughts and prayers are with you. You took such good care of him. Please know our appreciation of the job you”ve done.

  4. Dear Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. I met Dallas on several occasions and I just loved visiting with him. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love , Kathy and family

  6. Our condolences to Karen in the loss of your husband, and Doug in the loss of a brother. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Dallas’ family, may the good memories help you at this difficult time.

  10. Karen my condolences are with you. So sorry but he will be at peace. My love to you and the family.❤️❤️🙏🏻

  11. So sorry to hear about Dallas passing. I knew him through the horse business and it was always a pleasure to have a visit with him. Enjoy the many great memories he left you with

  14. Heartfelt condolences to you, Karen, and all the family. Praying for comfort for all.

  15. Karen, I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during the difficult times ahead.
    Carol Mellor Hanrahan

  16. Karen, This is a finality that I knew would happen, but wasn’t ready for really. Cherish the memories. I sure do! I know that You two made a lot of them. Dallas is beyond this old world, and probably has some good horses to ride. Appaloosa more than likely! Rest easy cousin. Karson and Marie

  17. Doug, I know that you miss your brother, I also know that the two of you kind of set the pace in life for four kids from over on the Rosebud. Thank you. Karson and Marie

  18. Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family at this time. 🙏

  19. Karen I am so sorry for your loss- my condolences & prayers are with you & your family.

  21. Karen I’m so sorry to hear about Dallas, he was such a sweet man.
    My prayers go out to u and your family ❤️

  22. Sending love and sympathy to all of Dallas Family and especially Karen. Cherish the memories!

  25. Dear Karen and family,
    We are all praying for you. Our Cowboy, Dallas, is riding, roping, and mending fences on green pastures with grazing cattle. I’m sure those cows have the Gaskill brands. Dallas was tough as Montana and has earned some easy saddle time. Dallas, when I see you again, I hope you get the gate for me.
    I can hear Dallas saying, “I guess that’ll be alright.”

  26. To all of Dallas’s Family,
    We are so sorry for you sorrow’s. I really enjoyed talking to Dallas.

  27. Gaskill Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Just remember all the good times ❤️.

  28. What a great man. I’ll never forget the first time I shook Dallas’ had. The hand of a hard working cowboy. He was always so good to Uncle Roy, brother Ken, Dave and me. Always joked around with us and gave us many laughs. We were so fortunate to get to know him, share many meals and many hours watching PBR. I imagine Dallas is riding the fence in heaven. RIP, fine Sir.

  31. WHAT A BEAUTIFUL OBITUARY KAREN AND TO FAMILY WHO HELPED–IF YOU DIDN’T KNOW DALLAS, YOU SURE WOULD AFTER YOU READ THIS–HE HAD A GOOD LIFE AND LOVING FAMILY, NEIGHBORS, FRIENDS–HE WILL BE MISSED FOR SURE BUT KNOW HEAVEN HAS GAINED ANOTHER ANGEL. LOVE AND GOD BLESS

  32. Dear Karen,
    Our hearts and thoughts are with you during this time. Our sincere sympathy.
    Much Love Bill and Sandy

  33. Dear Dallas Gaskill families, we send our sympathies to all of you. Please hold onto all your special memories.
    Laurie Janssen Claypool and family,
    Alice Janssen

  34. So sorry to hear about Dallas. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Dallas helped us get started on our ranch on the Tongue and brought us some share cattle to run. We enjoyed working with Dallas and will miss him.
    Mark and Debbie Fix

  37. Condolences to Gaskill Family . Karen I am so sorry to hear of Dallas passing. PRAYERS to you and Doug, Dallas will be missed, he was a good man.
    God Bless RIP COWBOY

  38. Karen …”his chains are gone, Dallas has been set free..unending love, Amazing Grace”… We are holding you and your family close today in our thoughts and prayers as you celebrate Dallas life, and what a special life it was. A simple life of watching sunrises and sunsets with your life partner, loving animals, and working with your heart, is one well lived! May your hearts be comforted by the One who has welcomed Dallas “home”. Gods Blessings!

  39. I am so sorry, Karen. You made so many memories in your 50 plus years together

    Hold those memories close to your heart. I’m certain they are and will be a comfort to you.

    I remember Linda Nybakken telling us about the long drives the 4 of you enjoyed together ❤ Hugs, Dee Dee

  40. Karen I’m so sorry. You two had such an awesome life together. Let memories ease your loss. Praying for all of the Gaskill family.

  43. Oh Karen, I am so very sorry for your loss. You two gave us all a great example of what a loving couple should look like. Much love to you during this very difficult time.

  44. Dearest Karen and family, we are so very sorry to hear of Dallas’s passing. Sending our condolence, prayers, and hugs.
    Love from your Alberta cousins.

  46. Karen~ sending love 💗 & prayers to you. I will always remember Dallas & his wry sense of humor! When you would come to dinner he often teased me about my chickens. He’d say, “Joanie~ ain’t it about time you shut them chickens up? Ya know you can get those little muzzles for ‘em…but they’re hard to put on!” He always made me laugh!❤️🤣😉

  48. So sorry to hear of Dallas’s passing. Sorry I didn’t make it to the service. Thinking of you and sending big hugs to you all.

  50. Karen, I am so sorry for your loss. May the love surround you & help carry you through this difficult time. Big hugs to you! Prayers for all of the family.

  51. Karen: We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking and praying for your family at this difficult time.

    Connie and Jesse Barnhart

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