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Gloria Jean Kogele Compton was born in Miles City, MT, to Irene Yeager on November 26, 1945. On May 1, 2023, surrounded by her family, she heard her Savior say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
Gloria moved around southeast Montana with her mom for the first years of her life. When she was four, she moved to live with her great aunt and started 1st grade at the LO School. Her mom married Will Kogele in 1952, and Gloria got a good dad. She graduated from Broadus High School in 1962. She attended Billings Business College and graduated with a one-year secretarial certificate. She moved back to Broadus and went to work at the county attorney’s office.
In July of 1964 she met a handsome cowboy, Russell Allen Compton, at a Powderville dance. The two were married on May 29, 1965, in Miles City, MT. In November, one day after her 20th birthday, they welcomed their first daughter Kimberly Jean while they were living in Miles City. Shortly after they moved to Belle Creek, MT, they welcomed their only son Kelly Joe in 1968. Their family was complete when their second daughter Kacey Jan was born in 1975. In 1982 they moved into Broadus while still leasing and maintaining a ranch near Belle Creek. During their years of ranching, she was proud of her ability to keep lambs and calves alive in Montana winters.
Gloria’s career choices over the years were many and varied: custodian, writer/editor of the Belle Creek Happenings, secretary, long-time bookkeeper for D & P Electric, and noon duty aide for Broadus Elementary for 19 years; but the job she loved the most was chief cook and bottle washer at home.
Her fierce love for her family showed through by attending every event her kids and grandkids were in that she could make it to. She was a proud fan of the Broadus Hawks, Billings West Bears, and Campbell Co. Camels. She was truly in her happy place when her grandchildren and great grandchildren were around.
She delighted in sewing, reading, gardening, and dancing. As evidenced by her long-standing employment as noon-duty aide at the elementary, she loved children. Her home was open to her kids, grandkids, and all their friends anytime, and she loved them like they were her own. She made clothes for her family when they were young: Barbie doll clothes for her girls, matching square dancing outfits, and prom dresses. Later, she was an avid quilter. All her family has been blessed by her sewing talent. When she wasn’t sewing, she loved reading cheesy romance novels and the Bible. Every spring her green thumb got the best of her, and she planted flowers and a big vegetable garden. She loved to can tomatoes and made the best spaghetti sauce and cabbage rolls with them. Her grandkids thought she made the best caramel rolls and potato salad ever. Gloria loved dancing. She and Russ were quite the pair on the dance floor; after 58 years, they could still make people stop and watch.
Following her acceptance of Christ in high school, Gloria cultivated the ultimate servant heart. She embodied this verse: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control…” (Gal. 5:22-23). She lovingly served as custodian and treasurer at Faith Bible Church for many years. Her family considered her their ultimate prayer warrior, and she was a true example of a Proverbs 31 woman. If you spent any time with her, you knew she truly cared for you and wanted you to be the best person you could be.
Gloria is survived by her husband of 58 years, Russell, daughter Kimberly (John) Blain of Broadus, daughter-in-law Kimberly Compton of Libby, daughter Kacey Stanley of Broadus, grandchildren and great-grandchildren Jentry and Lindsie Blain (Jairen, Izabel, and Gidian); Jarett and Georgia Blain (Russell and Halle); Janessa Blain; Garrett and Morgan Compton; Gavin Compton; Kassidy and Jake Richards (Stetson); Kye Stanley; Kendal Stanley; and special cousin Don Kogele.
She was preceded in death by her son Kelly Joe Compton; her parents Wilbert and Irene Kogele; and her sister, Julia Gatlin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Gloria’s name to Broadus Elementary School or the Kelly Compton Memorial Fund.
A visitation will be held on Friday, May 12, 2023, from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Faith Bible Church in Broadus. Interment to follow in Valley View Cemetery.
Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday May 12, 2023
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday May 13, 2023
Faith Bible Church
102 E Morris St.
Broadus, Montana 59317
Interment
To follow immediately after the Funeral Service
Saturday May 13, 2023
Valley View Cemetery
Broadus, Montana 59317
Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday May 12, 2023
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday May 13, 2023
Faith Bible Church
102 E Morris St.
Broadus, Montana 59317
Interment
To follow immediately after the Funeral Service
Saturday May 13, 2023
Valley View Cemetery
Broadus, Montana 59317
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Gail M Ivester says
Condolences and prayers. So sorry to hear of her passing. Remember the good times you had together and memories.
Kaylene Danielson says
My deepest sympathies to the family.
Vern and Andrea Rice says
Sending our deepest condolences and prayers to all of Gloria’s family. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Carol Schneidt says
Hugs and prayers! Gloria was a great lady.
Dorothy J Taylor says
Sorry for your loss. RIP Gloria.
Alice Hinck says
Gloria was such a sweet soul. I remember pulling noon recess duty with her and my oldest always asked Gloria to pull out her loose teeth. I think she did at least 4, haha! My condolences to her family.
Jim and Annalise Willson says
Russ sorry to hear about Gloria may she rest in peace we are thinking of you.
Jim and Annalise Willson
Janet Rice says
So sorry. I knew Gloria. What a beautiful soul. I took garden produce to her a number of times and visited. She will be greatly missed by her family and the rest of us.🙏🏻🙏🏻
Karen Gaskill says
Gloria was most certainly a beautiful soul and an angel of God. I am so very sorry for all of her family, and am holding each of you up in prayer.
Sylvia Zimmer says
So so sorry for the loss of such a sweet lady … loved her as a neighbor and friend. Love and hugs to all the family..
Pam Fletcher says
So sorry to hear this sad news. My deepest sympathy.
Skin and Betty Collins says
So very sorry for your loss Russ and families. She will be missed in this community. Hugs and prayers to all.
Jennifer says
Russ and Family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of Gloria. You are all on my mind and in my prayers.
Jennifer
Kyle & Gail Shaw says
Russ and Family, So sorry to hear of the loss of Gloria. Seems like we just saw you both. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Owen & Debbie Hanson says
So very sorry for your great loss. She will be so missed! Sending our love & deepest sympathies to all of you.
“Grief is the price we pay for love”….. Queen Elizabeth
Sandy McFarland Hays says
Russ and Family, So sorry for the loss of your wife. Sending prayers and condolences.
Esther Nelson says
Was a shock to see this , but God bless her family
And comfort them all. She was a was a friend that
New everyone!! My sympathy and prayers to you all !!!
Steve Graff says
Gloria had such a serrvant’s heart. She watched mary and linda often when cindy was receiving chemo and we needed to be away for several days. also when taking kourtney to billings for her many appointments during the school year. she and russ entertained the girls and the girls loved them in return. i mourn with you at your loss.
Ginger says
It was a privilege to know Gloria and witness her love of family, her Lord and Savior, friends, and the many kids she watched at school and otherwise (she was a wonderful ‘Grandma Gloria’!). She will be sorely missed in our community. Deepest sympathies to Russ, the girls and families in their time of sorrow.
Bub and Carlene Gaskill says
Condolences to the Compton family.
Boman Family says
We were all so sorry to lose Gloria. She was a beautiful, kind soul and her smile was infectious.
“Gloria was the best, nicest girl in the whole wide world to me and I really hope she feels better in Heaven”. -Thea
“She was the best lunch duty teacher. She was very kind and sweet and caring and I loved her very very much and I hope she is happy in Heaven.”Reagan
Our deepest condolences to Gloria’s family and dear friends.
Dick Jesse says
I will miss the good hugs. Love and prayers to Russ and all the Comptons kids,grandkids.
Cora Mae Smith Ofstie says
My Condolences to Russ, her girls & all the family. Gloria was a wonderful friend from our High School Days. Always cheerful & full of laughter at Pajama Parties, double dates & on road trips to watch Broadus Hawks boys games. One long trip was with a carload of us with her parents to Jordan.
In later years Gloria & I had many lunch dates whenever I visited in Broadus. I shall always remember her ready smile & laugh. I miss her💕
Patsy & Mike Davis says
Russ and family,
So, so sorry for your heartbreaking loss! So glad I got to visit with you at the hospital, Russ.
Sending our sympathy and prayers your way during these difficult times.
Melva Curnan says
Russell, I’m so sorry to see of your wife’s passing. My sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
Dave atkinson says
Russ,sorry for your loss! Dave Atkinson
Tyrel Sarah and Otis Shannon says
“Grama Gloria” will be missed! She was a super sweet lady with so much strength and passion! I will always remember what a wonderful lady she was. I spent a lot of time at her house growing up and she always such an amazing person inside and out! Love you Grama Gloria, until we meet again!
Tyrel, Sarah and Otis
Pam and Dave says
This still does not seem real…..
How thankful I am to have her as a friend and sister in Jesus! She leaves a huge void in our community, Faith Bible, and especially her family! But oh the reunions in Heaven, with those that have gone before her!!!
Her faith in Christ was so evident, in many ways, but especially her self-less servants heart!
Keeping all of her precious loved ones lifted up!
Shawn and Wendy Richards says
So very sorry for you loss. Gloria was such a beautiful, loving soul and will be missed dearly. Love and prayers to you all.
Kathy Nance Dietz says
I am lifting you all up in prayer as you mourn this incredible loss. I have nothing but fond memories of Gloria and the time I spent with your family. She is healed now and will lovingly watch over you all from Heaven. Sending many prayers and hugs to all of you on behalf of myself and the rest of the Nance family.
Rhonda Traub says
To all of Gloria’s Family, I am so sorry for your loss, Gloria was a very sweet and kind lady. Prayers for you and knowing she is at peace.
arlen and Alice Miller says
to all of Glories Family, So sorry for the loss , she always would visit with you when every you would see her , Hold close to all the good memories Thoughts and prayers for all the family
Bobbi Ballou says
Compton Family,
I’m so sorry to hear about Gloria’s passing.
Pat and Neal says
Russ, Kim, Casey and families….sending you sympathy and prayers. Gloria was always a fabulous lady and will be missed by us all.
Irene Engle says
Sorry to hear this sad news deepest condolences. Have wonderful memories
Dan Fraser & JanDee May says
Saddened to hear of Gloria’s passing. Treasure the memories.
Bunny Miller says
Oh Russ!! I had only known of her illness in the last month. I’m sorry never seems like enough to say about how you really feel. It may be months between the times we would see each other and yet we could just start visiting immediately. You are both such good long distant friend. Peace and love I send to you , your immediate family and to Gloria’s family also.
Norm and Julie Samuelson says
So sorry for your loss. Gloria was a very special person. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you 🙏 🙏🙏.
Phillip Huckins says
My condolences to Gloria’s family. I remember her for always being cheerful, always smiling and being kind.
Bill and Sandy Jensen says
Russ and Family,
Our sincere condolences. Gloria was a Dear Lady and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Andrita Harris says
Deepest sympathy and condolences for the family.
PRAYERS for the Family. Kelly and I were friends growing up.
Betty Ann Ganser says
My condolences to the Compton family. Gloria was a very special lady. She will be greatly missed.
Gerleman family says
So sorry for your loss. Gloria was such a sweet lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brett & Gina Tabolt says
Russ and family.
Deepest regrets and sympathies. Gloria was such a kind and thoughtful person. We always enjoyed visiting with her when she was on her walks, she would always stop and visit at length. Her kind spirit will be missed by many.
Cody Morris says
My prayers for peace and comfort are with Russ and all the family. I have known Russ and Gloria nearly all of my life. Over the years, they have always been available and willing to help me with advice and encouragement. I cannot even imagine Gloria not being here. She put up with me as one of the Rugrats who stayed the night at Kelly’s birthday parties at Belle Creek. In later years, I benefited from her sewing skills when she helped me as I made a leather purse for my daughter. She was so giving of her time and energy to everyone. Gloria made sure to give me a hug every Sunday at church. I am definitely going to miss her, but I thank the Lord Jesus Christ that if she cannot be here, she is with Him right now!
Mary Smith Roig, Ellen Smith and Maggie Roig says
My mom, Maggie and I want to express our sincere thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Gloria who was one of the kindest and thoughtful ladies ever. My mom sends her love and prayers. Gloria was so wonderful to my parents and to our entire family . She glowed with the love of Jesus to all. She will be missed and remembered forever. Gloria is in the arms of Jesus.