Della went to heaven on December 15th 2025 after a brave battle with cancer.
Della Mae Gaskill Greslin was born on June 28, 1942, to Ila Mitchell Gaskill & Charley Gaskill at the Abby hospital in Miles City MT. She was the first of 3 children born to this union. She was later joined by her little sister Poppy in 1946 then brother Dick in 1947.
Della attended her grade school years at the Leosch school. She often spoke about the wagon rides to school in the winter and how cold it was on the ride to school and how they used baked potatoes to keep warm on those frigid days then the potatoes doubled as lunch for them. She attended high school at Broadus High School having to come stay in town all week for school. After graduating in 1961 Della went to college in rapid city majoring in business. There she met the love of her life Ken Greslin, together they lived in Deadwood until the fall of 1964. They then moved to Pumpkin Creek at Volborg, Montana where they continued their life and built a family. To this union came 2 children Donna Marie in 1964 and Kenneth Charles (K.C.) in 1965.
Della worked at St Labre in Ashland as a title one teacher, and later at the motor service store keeping books. She also drove school bus. In 1979 the family packed up and moved to the Johnson place where they lived until they moved into Broadus when they opened the Powder River Taxidermy. They built the new Powder River Taxidermy where it stands now in 1990. In 2003 they sold the taxidermy and bought Sharon’s flowers where she worked until her retirement in 2010. From there she liked to work in her yard and tend to her flower beds. She was an avid gardener and loved her flowers. It didn’t matter if it was blistering hot 100° in the shade day, she was out taking care of all her beauties. Della & Ken, Poppy & Slug, Dick & Sherry, Janet & Gerald, and Ronnie & Ruthie also made an annual trip to Las Vegas Nevada for the NFR for over 25 years. Della could drive tractor and work hard all day in the sun & still come home and crank out amazing home cooked meals, she loved to cook.
Della is preceded in death by her mother & father, son K.C., sister in law Sherry Gaskill, brother Dick Gaskill, brother in law Slug Mills, and brother in law Ralph “Fritz” Greslin. She is survived by her husband Ken, daughter Donna(Tom) Giacometto, sister Poppy Mills, granddaughters Koreena Greslin, Sami (BJ) Greslin, & Brittani(Jaymin) Aurand, grandsons Garrett Greslin & Kashus (Brooklyn) Giacometto, great grandchildren Austyn (Brittani & Jaymin) Aurand, Clara (Garrett) Greslin, Kennedy (Sami & BJ) Schoonover & Kohen (Kashus & Brooklyn) Giacometto, as well as many special nieces & nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Interment will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday December 20, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Saturday December 20, 2025
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
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Jim and Kathy Bowers says
Ken and family, I am so sorry to hear of Della’s passing. May God be with you all in this time of grief. Peace be with you all.
Robbin Stoddard says
Oh, this is so heartbreaking. Della was a beautiful soul and I pray her family will treasure memories of her.
Diana Elwood says
My condolences to all of Della’s family and friends, may God be with you and give you peace and comfort.
Jane Thompson says
Sending Love to all of Della’s family in this sad time. Have many memories of times gone by with this “Special Lady”
Carol Schneidt says
Thoughts and prayers to all of Della’s family!
Bob and Carolyn Traub says
So sorry to hear of Della’s passing. Such a wonderful lady and will be missed. Hugs and Prayers for all the family.
Gaylene Fortner says
We are so sorry.
Dave & Janie Calvert says
Ken and family we are so sorry praying for peace and comfort
Andrea and Vern Rice says
Sending prayers and condolences to all of Della’s family!
Janet & Gerald Himelspach says
This breaks my heart to lose my best friend who was like family. We have lot of good memories throughout the many years of friendship. Praying for comfort for Della’s family, our deepest sympathy.
Sylvia Zimmer says
Prayers for all the family..
Betty Collins says
Deepest sympathy Ken, Donna and all of Della’ s families. She will be missed by all who knew her. God bless all of you at this difficult time. You all have beautiful memories of Della. Keep them close to you as they will help you in the days to come.
Terry snd Susan Hupp says
Kenny, we are so sorry for the loss of Della. We are thinking of you and praying for you and your family.
Wayne Jr and Serena Wetherelt says
Deepest Sympathy to all of Della’s family. May you all cherish the beautiful memories of this nice lady. I will cherish the memories I have through the businesses she worked in, the conversations we had and our shared interest in plants and flowers. May each of you find comfort in the days and weeks ahead and know my prayers are with all of you.
Tracey Sand says
Prayers to Della’s family. RIP Della.
Dan and Sheri Gali says
So sorry to hear of Della’s passing. She was a great lady. Sending thoughts and prayers to her family .
Lance Clark says
Donna and family,
Thoughts and prayers! May your treasured memories be prized as gold!
Lance Clark, Hoodsport, WA
Darlene Clark, Miles City
Brent Clark, Volborg