Donald Eugene Plymale passed away June 24, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. Don was 69 years old, the youngest of four children, born to John and Lois Bucy Plymale on April 26th, 1948. He was born, raised, and prospered in Broadwater County.
Don served his country in the Army Reserves, 396th Medical Unit, from 1967-1973.
Don grew up working every day on the family farm and ranch. Later he leased and worked his own land. He worked construction until founding his own company, Baldy Mountain Construction, in 1993. He left his mark throughout the community with his building and random acts of kindness and service.
Don always felt a strong sense of love and duty toward his parents, siblings, and children….Joe, Wendy, Mykal, and longtime friend, co-worker, and honorary son, Doug Arden.
On April 1, 2016, Don married his lifetime friend and long-time companion, Linda Mae Campbell after a short 24 year courtship. With this courtship, Don added Chad Campbell and Brock Campbell along with their wives and children to his close-knit family.
Don enjoyed gardening, canning, exchanging recipes, cutting wood and spending time with his family. His life- long ambition was to become a logger! He loved his dogs Joey Moseman and Missy, and his cats Tries, Bookie and Bobbie.
Don was a member of the LDS church, which brought him strength and comfort during his times of struggle. Through prayer and his faith in his Heavenly Father, he found his peace.
Don will be remembered for his kind heart, honesty, integrity, loyalty, and his endless, unique sense of humor. As he would always say, “I’m a riot!” He had a way of always making people feel special and a sixth sense for knowing when people needed him the most.
Don is survived by his wife Linda, children Joseph, Wendy, Mykal (Dennis), Chad Campbell (Christi), Brock Campbell (Kelly), grandchildren Sidney, Troy, Michael, Diandra, Tory, and Litah, brother Jim Plymale, sister Barbara Carmack and numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents John and Lois Bucy Plymale, sister Laura May Plymale Lean and Joey Moseman.
A visitation for Don will be held at the LDS church in Townsend on Wednesday June 28th, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Funeral Service is set for Thursday, June 29th, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the LDS Church in Townsend, MT with a visitation starting at 10:00 a.m. at the church. Burial will be held at Deep Creek Cemetery after the service. A Reception will be held at the LDS Church following the burial.
Memorial’s in Don’s name is suggested to the Deep Creek Cemetery, Townsend or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Please visit below to offer a condolence to the family or to share a memory of Don.
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 28, 2017
Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
916 Broadway St.
Townsend, Montana 59644
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday June 29, 2017
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
916 Broadway St.
Townsend, Montana 59644
Burial
After the service
Thursday June 29, 2017
Deep Creek Cemetery
Townsend, Montana 59644
Reception
After the burial
Thursday June 29, 2017
Church of Jesus Christ of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
916 Broadway St.
Townsend, Montana 59644
Service Schedule
Visitation
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday June 28, 2017
Chruch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
916 Broadway St.
Townsend, Montana 59644
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday June 29, 2017
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
916 Broadway St.
Townsend, Montana 59644
Burial
After the service
Thursday June 29, 2017
Deep Creek Cemetery
Townsend, Montana 59644
Reception
After the burial
Thursday June 29, 2017
Church of Jesus Christ of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
916 Broadway St.
Townsend, Montana 59644
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Janice Charles says
To Wendy,
Want you to know we are thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Your Dad sounds like a special guy and someone we would like to have known. That is a good picture with very kind eyes noticeable.
May God bless you with peace and comfort.
Sincerely,
Paul and Janice Charles (Carrie’s parents)
Dale & Ty Bunnis says
Our most heartfelt condolences on Don’ s passing. We only met him when we bought our property on Baldy Mountain Way in 2012 and immediately liked him. He was a wonderful conversationalist and could tell an entertaining story or two. He will always be remembered with great fondness.
Lois Simpson says
Wendy,
I am so sorry to hear about your dad! He sounds like an amazing man! will keep you and your family in your prayers.
David Kimpton says
We are sad to hear of Donny’s passing. Our prayers for Linda and the rest of the family.
Art Graham says
My sincere condolences to Jim, Barb and the family. It has been fifty years and I recall vividly still……Don, a class behind my class, was one of my favorite schoolmates. Always when with Don in those high school days, there was laughter, good fun, and acts of compassion for others along with stories about working on the farms as high school kids. Godspeed to all in your transition upon Don’s passing.
Mickey and Wendy Lessley says
Dear Joe,
We are so very sorry to hear that your dad passed. We know you were very close and how much you loved and respected him. And how much you participated in caring for him when he needed you.
You are in our prayers. Please let us know if there is anything at all we can do to help in any way.
Blessings,
Mickey and Wendy Lessley
Jim and Debbie (Baker/Plymale) Burke says
Dear Wendy and Family,
Our hearts are heavy with the passing of your father. Don was a true joy to spend time with and was sincerely one of the nicest and most kind-hearted people we have ever known. He will be deeply missed by all of us.
You and your family are in our prayers. May you be granted the strength you need during this difficult time and uplifted by your most treasured memories of your dad.
Peace be with you,
Jim and Debbie (Baker/Plymale) Burke
Plymale Family Reunion Members
Maryland/Virginia
Kathy Everhard says
Plymale Family,
I am so very sorry for you loss of your father, husband and grandfather. I was truly shocked to see of his passing. May God hold each of you through this loss.
Kathy Moran/Everhard