Theodore “Doug” Wall was born December 4, 1942 in Denver, CO, the son of Walter J “Ted” and Vera Scott Wall. They lived at Deer Trail, CO until 1955, when they moved to a ranch at Moon Creek near Miles City.
Doug attended grade school at Deer Trail, CO and Moon Creek Country School. He attended high school at Custer County High where he played football and wrestled. Doug won a state wrestling title as a senior in 1960. His rodeo career began in Miles City at the age of 13 when he rode his first bareback horse. At about the same time he ventured out on his own to pay his rent and entry fees as he worked on the Alvin Howard Ranch and at the Miles City Sales Yard, where later he was the yard foreman for seven years in the 1980’s.
He began riding bareback broncs seriously as a junior in high school. He turned professional in 1962 with the card number 8730, which is a current number, as well as a gold card number. As a member of the PRCA, he competed in Bareback Riding and Steer Wrestling throughout the United States and Canada. In 1965, 70-72 Doug won the Bareback Riding at the Miles City Bucking Horse Sale. In 1968, he won the average in both Bareback and Saddle Bronc riding at the Bucking Horse Sale out of 70 cowboys.
Doug served as the pickup man for the Bucking Horse Sale from 1982-1999. He spent many years as a pickup man and working for Marvin Brookman Rodeo. He also spent eight years in the Midwest as a pickup man and rodeo foreman for Bob Barnes with Barnes Pro Rodeo, a PRCA stock contractor, from Cherokee, IA. During his time in the Midwest he competed in the Bareback riding and Steer Wrestling as well. He won the reserve champion Bareback rider for the Great Lakes Circuit three different times.
Doug worked for many other stock contractors over the years including Ike Sankey, Jim Korkow, Hank Franzen, Harry Knight, and Bobby Steiner. Doug also worked as a pickup man for the Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals for nine years as well as numerous circuit rodeos including Helena, Livingston, Wolf Point, and Red Lodge to name a few. In addition to picking up rodeos, Doug helped with the rough stock at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas for 20 years. He retired from picking up at age 62 but continued working for Brookman rodeo for several more years.
Doug worked for numerous ranches over the years which included Bud Kramer, Alvin Howard, Art Reukauf, Benny Binnion, CM Coffee, Butch Krutzfelt, and time at the LO. He also drove truck, tended bar, and dealt cards.
Doug was inducted into the Montana Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame and Wall of Fame in 2007, and into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Class 2015 for his contributions to Western Heritage and the Cowboy Way of Life.
Doug is survived by Pam, his wife and companion of 34 years; sons Ted (Chris) Wall of Townsend, MT and children Tess, Erin, and Lane; Lonnie Loomis of Elko, NV and children Hadley, Lakota, and Walker; Donnie (Jennie) Loomis of Toowoomba, Australia and children Mitch, Pruitt, and McKoy; Colby (Kris) Loomis of Riverton, WY and children Piper, Tatum, Kyler, and Addison; and Alvin Arnoldt of Miles City, MT; daughters Janette Wehrer of Fort Morgan, CO, and Jody Frahm of Fort Morgan, CO and children Brandon, Austin, and Allen; sister Donna Rae Cooper of Billings, MT; brother Dave (Charla) Wall of Kit Carson, CO; Scotty Bledsoe and many other nieces and nephews, and nine great grandchildren.
Doug is preceded in death by his parents, step-mother Jean Plummer, brothers Dennis and Denton, and granddaughter Breanna Frahm.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. at Grace Bible Church in Miles City, MT. Family will receive friends from 4-6 P.M. on Monday, January 16, 2017 at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Miles City, MT. Burial will take place following the funeral at Custer County Cemetery in Miles City, MT. The family would like to welcome any outriders. Memorials may be made to Justin Cowboys Crisis Fund, 101 Pro Rodeo Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80919 or the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame, 218 3rd Ave. South, Suite C, Wolf Point, MT 59201.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Monday January 16, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main St
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Tuesday January 17, 2017
Grace Bible Church
3505 Stower Ave
Miles City, MT 59301
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Pauline Flotkoetter says
Pam I am so sorry for your loss! Sending hugs and prayers?
Peggy Redman and Earl Mortensen says
Pam and Family,
Earl joins me in sending heartfelt condolences to you and your family in Doug’s passing. May it help knowing others care. We are thinking of, and praying for you at this difficult time. May the loving thoughts and heartfelt prayers of many others bring you comfort now and in the days ahead.
Rob says
So sorry to hear this news.
Vicki McLean-Baird says
Words can never express our sorrow in times like these. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers today and always. I know Dougie is up there riding his horse and enjoying life above us!! Ride em cowboy!!!
John and Tami Davies says
Pam, Lonnie, Donnie, & Colby and Families,
We are saddened by Doug’s passing. Doug is galloping the green pastures of Heaven watching over all of you. May the many memories help to comfort you in the hours and days ahead. Sending you all strength and hugs at this difficult time. Much Love!
Martha Crandall says
my sympathy
Brenda Pauley Witkowski says
Pam, Donnie, Lonnie, and Colby,
So sorry to hear about Doug! My thoughts and prayers are with you all! Hugs to you all!
PAT HERZOG says
Pam and family..so sorry to hear about Doug..have had you guys in our thoughts and prayers, may you find comfort in knowing he no longer is suffering. We’ll continue to pray for your hearts to heal with time. .our deepest sympathy to all of you. .Monte and Pat Herzog
DeAnna Anderson says
Pam & family…
Our thoughts & prayers are with you during this difficult time. I bet Doug is picking up wild bucking horses up there in heaven already! Travis, DeAnna, Lance & Hadli Anderson
Bob Gilbert says
Pam I enjoyed my time with Doug. Always will remember
The tour of the pens at National finales rodeo
In Vegas. He was a true cowboy. Sympathy to you
and the family.
Langs says
Pam and family,
We are so very sorry for your loss. May your many great memories help you through the days ahead. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Our deepest sympathy, Rick, Dena, Charlie, CJ and Cody
Brianne Morgan says
Dearest Wall and Loomis families,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Words are never adequate in expressing sympathy durine a time like this. I hope and pray that you will find comfort and peace during this time, and in the times that will come. I pray that you will always feel Doug near to you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathy~
Bill & Sandy Jensen says
Pam, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Lloyd & Colette (Pedder) Butcher says
Pam, Donnie, Lonnie, Colby and families:
Doug Wall……what a guy he was. He was known by many, far and wide and will be missed by all that knew him. We will always remember the fun times we shared over the years with Doug and Pam. Happy Trails cowboy!!!
Art and Jeanne Drange says
Pam and Family
Art and I want to send you our deepest sympathy and prayers. Doug left many, many memories for all of us.
Love and Prayers to you,
Sherry Oster says
Pam, Lonnie, Donnie, Colby and families;
I am so sorry to hear about Doug. I have so many fond memories of time spent with you all. Please know that I am thinking of and praying for you.
Kathy and Joe Baber says
Pam and family, we are so sorry. Doug was a good friend to us and so many others. We wish Doug happy heavenly trails. Going to miss him so much.
Kelli Klein says
Condolences, thoughts and prayers, Pam and family of Mr Wall.
Tom and Kathy Strub says
Pam, Know that we are sending our love, hugs and prayers. Lots of good memories about Doug. May your memories bring you comfort.
Crystal Moore says
Pam and family, I am so sorry! Cherish all the good times. I always enjoyed my visits with Doug. I bet he is on his favorite pickup horse thinking about the summer a head of him in the big arena upstairs. Prayers to you all!
Richard Waddell says
Pam. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cliff and lila Glade says
Pam and family, we are so sorry to hear about Doug’s passing–an era has gone with him. I can remember him since I was a kid and he worked for my Dad. Cliff has many great rodeo memories of Doug, as lot of us do. He was always great to visit with and an all-around good guy.
Tara Bilharz says
I’m so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. I will always remember him on his pickup horse. Cherish your memories. Prayers to you and your family.
Carol LaRose Schuetzle says
Pam and family. I’m so sorry to hear of the news of Doug’s passing.Such a wonderful sweet man.
I really enjoyed visiting with you Pam and Doug when I worked at Parker’s. Hearing about his cowboy’s days.
Just living down the street, I’ll missing seeing Doug sitting in his chair on the front porch of the house. I always wave to him as he sat there on my way to work or running errands.
Doug is a great man with cherish memories will be miss dearly.
Big big (((hugs))) and love.
Carol LaRose Schuetzle and Warren Schuetzle
Darcy Fortune Boggs says
Pam and family, So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. He was such a sweetie to my family and he will be missed. Hugs to all of you.
Frank and Jane Nelson says
Pam,
So sorry to hear about Doug passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bruce Wilson says
We lost an American original , A true cowboy in every sense of the word .
Godspeed Doug ?
Carol Larson says
Pam – so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences.
Julie Livengood says
Pam~~I am sorry to learn of your loss of Doug. Love and prayers to you and your family.
Donna Mann says
Pam,
Sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. I knew things were not good when I visited with Doug, you and Pat outside at Harry’s not so long ago. Take comfort in knowing he enjoyed his life to the fullest and always had something good to say about everyone. Doug and Uncle Marvin will have lots of catching up to do. It is sad to see him go, but his pain will be over and that is a blessing. Hope you find comfort in all your great memories.
Harley and Janet Klein says
A legend of his own…a real cowboy and gentleman. It is with heart felt sympathy that we say sustain the memories, think of him often and continue to remember his legacy by sharing with family and friends! He will be missed by many…Thoughts prayers and hugs to you all. Harley and Janet Klein
I Dorthy Ley says
Pam & family, so sorry for your loss of Doug am so glad I got to see you both this summer at the fair. He was a great guy & know you will miss him terribly. I am in Yuma, AZ so won’t be able to attend his services, but know I’m there in thought. Love ya Pam you were always great to me in my business.
Marilyn & Jim May says
Pam and family, we send you our sincere love and sympathy in your great loss. So many years and great memories of those.
Mike Willson says
Doug was a well known Cowboy! Cowboys could climb on some rank stock if they knew Doug was in the arena to rescue them from a wreck!! Stopped many wrecks from being way worse!!
Lois Haughian Parmenter says
Pam, my heart go out to you and Doug’s family. Doug was a good cowboy and everyone always liked him as far back as I can remember from Custer Co High. My thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed.
Burch Palmer says
So long, fellow classmate. I will miss you Doug.
Rob Shipley says
“Florida has lots of horses and Kentucky has its big horse race,
But no one ever gets with horses the way we do in our place.”
Doug Wall picking up bucking horses in the World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale will be indelibly
stamped upon the hearts of only the millions of attendees and the tens of thousands of riders.
The fifty years of my knowing Doug as close personal friend has been an absolute joy.
I will miss him every day the rest of my life.
Tim and Debbie Irion says
Pam and Family, We are so sorry for your loss. Come summer I will surely miss the good visits with Doug on your front porch.
Mitzi Barnes Johnson says
Pam and family –So very sorry to hear of Doug s passing. There surely is a wonderful reunion going on ” where the grass is green , lush and stirrup high”. Our prayers are with you as you continue to remember Doug .
Rockie and Pam Taylor says
Pam and family. So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rockie and Pam
Corina Venable says
‘My heros have always been cowboys’ and men like Doug Wall are the reason why. I can’t help but to think of my childhood in Miles City and not think of Doug Wall. He always looked out for me, and he was not afraid to get after me if I needed guidance. In the words of my dad, Doug Wall is a cowboy deluxe!” Sending love, hugs and prayers to Pam and the boys.
Greg and Linda Losinski says
We are so sorry Pam and family.
Deb Bartholomew says
Pam and Families,
I am so very sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. He truly was a cowboy deluxe. He always had time for a visit and a story. Always remember “When A Loved One Becomes A Memory That Memory Becomes A Treasure”. Doug will always be a Treasure in your hearts and never forgotten. Treasure your memories as they will help you get thru difficult days ahead. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim and Ann Willson says
Pam and Lonnie, Donnie, Colby Ann and I are so sorry to hear about Doug. He was an Idol of mine for years. From the early 1960’s when we rode bareback horses at the Bucking Horse Sales, to watching the boys learn to wrestle, Doug was their second best cheer leader after you!! Doug and I wrestled calves together at branding time, when we were both in our sixties. Doug was just a top hand where ever he was. He also rode one of the best paint horses there ever was. I am sure Doug and Sonny Linger are both back on their two good Paint Horses discussing the last NFR, and making plans for a rodeo in the big Blue Sky. take care as you are always such wonderful friends. our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jim and Annalise Willson
Linda Walker says
So sad. Such a good man.
Jim and Ann Willson says
Teddy Wall we are so sorry to hear about your Dad. Doug was a great friend thru the years. I remember meeting you when you helped brand at the LO Ranch one summer, you came to visit and Doug put you right to work, it was a pleasure to know you also. Our prayers are with you and the rest of Doug’s Family
Friends for ever, Jim and Annalise Willson
Larry French says
Pam I am sorry to hear about Doug and many condolences to all your family.
Larry and Donna French
Marilyn Rick Knutson says
So Sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. Knew him when he worked for Barnes Rodeo Company, his laugh could be heard across the arena .A great hand, RIP Cowboy.
Dave Gunderson says
Heaven has just gained another true cowboy!
BONNIE ASHLEY CURRAN says
I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I know him and Bud are talking up a storm.
kris Bartholomew says
Pam and family Thinking of you at this time. I always enjoyed seeing both of you . . . he will be missed by many.
Sandy and Pat Anderson says
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you all in our prayers.
Roger Johnson says
My condolences to the Wall family. Doug was one of a few men that set me on my path for my life. I can still hear him like it was yesterday yelling “bareback riders go ahead and pull, you too Roger. My heart hurts but now he has all the answers. Godspeed Doug.
Ken & Alane Stabler says
Pam, Lonnie, Donnie and Colby,
I am so sorry hearing Doug passed away. He was a great guy. Loved his laugh and telling stories. I remember how he said he was going to be an usher at our wedding , AND he was and walked Mom down to be seated. He will be missed. Praying all those fond memories will bring a smile to your face in this time of sorrow.
Thinking of you and your loved ones.
Denny Latka says
To Doug”s Family, I am only one of the many who love him. His moving on make me feel lonesome for now. Denny
Ron & June Tibbetts says
Pam & Family we are so sorry for your loss..We have many good memories about Doug. Prayers for you all…
JEFF says
RIP Doug
Kathleen (Ley) Corbin says
So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Pam and all the family. He was good friends with my brothers, so I’ve known him a long time. They all rodeo”d together. He was one of the best cowboys ever. He really will be truly missed by all.
Tom and Lillian Ostendorf says
Our deepest condolences to the family. Doug was one of the great ones! We will miss our visits and shipping at Balsams many times. Prayers and thoughts to your family.
CHUCKFOSSUM says
PAM AND FAMILY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS ASI THINK BACK ON THE GOOD OLD DAYS I AM THANKFUL FOR THE FRIENDSHIP I GOT TO ENJOY WITH DOUG AND THE COWBOY AND CATTLE STORIES HE SHARED WITH ME MILES LOST A TRUE AND REAL COWBOY AND HORSEMAN BUT HEAVEN GAINED A GOOD MAN AND AND FRIEND TO COUNTLESS FOLKS
Diane Hoffman says
So sorry for your loss…The real cowboys are hard to find anymore! George and Doug cowboyed together for C.M. and now both are gone. Same area, nearly the same age! Loved his laugh!Diane Hoffman
Julie Gleason says
Pam and family; I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Doug. Heaven has gained another true gentleman and cowboy. I will always cherish the memories especially at the Bucking Horse sale. Prayers for comforting during this difficult time. Julie
Irma and Brian Nansel says
Pam and family, sorry to hear about your loss. May the good Lord comfort you through this time. Let the memories shine a little light in your heart. Hugs and prayers your way.
Randall Bonine says
Pam and Family, I am truly saddened to hear of Doug’s passing. I learned a few good life lessons from Doug and have many great memories of him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Good ride, Cowboy, good ride!
Roban Wiltfang Bunting says
I Will remember Doug as a lover of his kids,dogs,and wife! Family and the western way of life was very important! He will be missed!!
Mary Bloom and Family says
Pam – so sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily.
Clint and Arlyss Long says
Pam and family we are so sorry for your loss. Doug was a good cowboy a good friend and a good man no person can ask for a better legacy to leave his loved ones. We all have great memories to comfort us at this time. Thoughts and prayers to you all
Lee Brittenham says
Doug was my best friend in high school. We mostly did good. I’m sure we also got into some trouble now and then. I always knew he had my back and pray he felt the same way about me.
I’m so sorry for the lose you are feeling and pray the grief will past to celebration of his life.
Sandra Konkright says
Always sad to hear that a classmate has passed away. Many fond memories of knowing Doug in high school and also remembering his brother Denny. Condolences to the families.
Dolores Meidinger Willson says
So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing. You will have lots of memories to cherish for all of eternity because of the man he was. My sincere sympathy to you, Pam and all the family.
Duane and Terry Mahlum says
Pam and family we are sorry to hear about Doug’s passing. He was one of a kind and a true cowboy. I always loved listening to his stories.
Richard E Meidinger says
Will never forget watching him as a pickup man at the BHS every year thought he did just an awesome job.
Just remember seeing him around in alot of places and always the true cowboy. Hadn’t seen him for several
years since we moved to S.D. but did happen to see him at the fair there this fall so we are just glad we did
stop and visit for a few minutes. May he rest in Cowboy Heaven and all of your special memories help you
all through this difficult time. Linda and RIchard
Bob and Connie Phalen says
Pam, I am sorry that you lost your soul mate, hopefully you will find some comfort in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ!!
Liz Murphy says
Pam and family…..sending my deepest condolences to you and the family from Ireland …..Vince and I so enjoyed meeting up with you both…..his smile lite up the world …..he is up there sharing stories with my darling Vince …..thinking of you at this sad time ……Liz Murphy xxx
Johnny Dent says
To the Wall Family I am very sorry for your loss. He will always be remembered as a great cowboy and horseman from our family.
Jack Billingsley says
Sorry to hear of Doug”s passing. Have known Doug since High School Rodeo days. Was a great guy! Will miss our visits at the Glasgow rodeo.
Jack and Andie Billingsley
Jim Keeling says
Donnie & Pam,
Growing up in South Texas, I knew some good cowboys – but none like Doug. He was tough when needed and always respectful around women and made sure others were as well (especially around Pam). I will always cherish the times I got to spend being with y’all. Whether in Miles City or in Las Vegas, I always felt at home and like family. Doug will be missed greatly…My love to you both – Jim
Tom & Cheryl Larsen says
Our Hearts and Prayers are with Doug’s family. Sure a nice guy. He will sure be missed. RIP Doug.
DJ and Gloria Rath Milroy says
Pam, Lonnie, Donnie, Colby and families…so sorry to hear about Doug. May your good memories be a comfort to each of you. Holding you close in thought and prayer. May you rest in peace Doug.
Gracie Ann Waples Hill says
Pam and family—sending blessings and prayers your way . Familes are forever. You are in our thoughts and prayers….please take care.
Bob and Enid Krauth says
Sorry to hear of Doug’s passing, we have known for a long time. Will miss visiting with him when we came to Miles City. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jan Ronning says
Dear Pam and Family,
Please accept our condolences in the loss of Doug. Doug was a really special guy and a great friend to my Dad, Pete. I bet they
are talking in heaven right now about what’s wrong with the truck and sharing a laugh. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely,
Jan Ronning and Family
Cody Morris says
Pam and family,
Please accept my condolences for your loss. I always respected Doug, and enjoyed watching him pick up…especially at the BHS. Very capable cowboy!
Barbara (Bushman) Wood says
Pam and family:
I am so sorry to hear of Doug’s passing and you are all in my thoughts and prayers. As you share, talk, and remember, may you truly find that the one you loved so much is still living in your hearts.
I’m glad I got to “pay him back” at the Sherman in Wolf Point for all the “CC ditches” he bought me when I worked for Brookman and Aber! I remember when Charlie met him with “I want to meet the cowboy my wife is buying a drink.” And then Doug entertained us all with rodeo/cowboy stories. Always looked forward to getting a big hug from him when I returned for the Wild Horse Stampede. Great memories. He was one of a kind, a friend and he will be missed. I hope he’s not sharing too many stories about me with Charlie!!! Love to you all, Barbara
Ray & Maureen Newell says
So sorry to hear of Doug’s passing…thoughts and prayers for you Pam and your family, and all the friends that will be missing him too. My condolences, Mo
Rick Harris says
So sorry to hear about my good friend and drinking partner even if there was a time we said we had to work with each other we sure as hell wasn’t going to drink together. Doug was one of the best and finest men I ever had the privalege to work with. He always took the outside circle claiming his horses needed the exercise. We had some great times cowboying at Ft Koegh. I know that Doug always claimed we took him along to open gates and I hope when I get up to that big pasture he is waiting there to let me thru the gate. Rick
George Scott says
I am sorry to here about Doug Wall and it is interesting to read about his living his passion.
I am related to Doug Wall as he is my 1st cousin 1x removed, through Cecil Scott who is is my great-grandmother. I am looking for Photos of Cecil Scott and her parents David & Anna Scott. If someone has inherited any photos I am interested in getting scanned copies if possible my email is gscott @ officeroam.com phone 619 792 7153. George Scott in San Diego, California.