Douglas Robert Todd
Doug was born in Pasco, Wash., Jan. 25, 1948, to Deleah and Douglas Todd. The family then moved to Nashua, where Doug attended school. In the last few months of his senior year of high school, Doug moved to Three Forks with his grandparents and graduated from Three Forks High in 1967. He attended college briefly in Havre before returning to Nashua.
In 1969, he married Warrene Conlin in Glasgow. Out of that union he had two children, James Neil and Lisa Suzanne. Doug and Warrene moved to Helena, where they later divorced.
Doug entered his law enforcement career as a deputy sheriff in 1974 in Nashua. In 1975, he went to work for the Valley County Sheriff's Department as a deputy. When he moved to Helena in 1977, he went to work for the Lewis and Clark County Sheriff's Department and retired from there in 1989 as a watch commander.
In 1987, he met the love of his life, Audrey Beyers. They were united in marriage June 22, 1991, in Helena. At that time, Doug realized his passion for photography, which led him to buy Third Eye Photography. Doug and Audrey began volunteering their photographic abilities for the local firefighters, leading them to join the Baxendale Volunteer Fire Department, which fulfilled the last of his career dreams.
Doug is survived by his wife, Audrey; son, James; daughter, Lisa (Dylan) Duckworth; grandchildren, Quinlan and Klasina; and son, Brady Beyers. He is also survived by his siblings, Dan Tunison, Sandy (Mark) Udelhoven, Gary (Addie) Turner and Larry (Debbie) Turner, as well as a deeply treasured extended family. Visitation is scheduled from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Aug. 26, at Hagler-Anderson Chapel. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, at the Last Chance Chapel, 6240 Raven Road, with interment to follow at Forestvale Cemetery. Memorials in Doug's name are suggested to the Baxendale Volunteer Fire Department, 2520 Baxendale Drive, Helena, MT 59601.
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Reader Comments:
Shawnna wrote on Aug 26, 2008 4:30 PM:
" Doug was special person and I remember him when he was a watch commander with my step dad Curt Petty.. And his work as a photographer at Third Eye. My thoughts and prayers go out to Doug's family and friends. Doug will be missed in community. "
Dave Anderson wrote on Aug 26, 2008 3:50 PM:
" "doctor" Todd was a good friend. I could have not had a better partner or backup officer at LCSO. I will always remember Doug, his common sense and his friendship. God be with you, my friend. "
Jarrod OLeary wrote on Aug 26, 2008 2:02 PM:
" I remember Doug from LCSO when I was an Explorer. We spent a lot of time together on patrol and at the various rodeos. There were some exciting times to remember!!
I pray for your entire family for peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.
God Bless. "
I pray for your entire family for peace and comfort during this time of sorrow.
God Bless. "
Terry Osborn wrote on Aug 26, 2008 12:55 PM:
" To Audrey and Family
In his lifetime Doug has touched countless people in a positive way. Though sometimes gruff on the outside...but in his heart was much compassion and caring...for those around him and most of all for his family.
I always enjoyed gabbing with Doug and from time to time exchanging a few old war stories. I have always respected Doug.
It is impossible for me to attend Dougs' service. Though Doug is no longer in our midst....we can only fill that vaccuum with memories of all the good things that are Doug.
Audrey, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in family and loved ones.
Terry and Glennis "
In his lifetime Doug has touched countless people in a positive way. Though sometimes gruff on the outside...but in his heart was much compassion and caring...for those around him and most of all for his family.
I always enjoyed gabbing with Doug and from time to time exchanging a few old war stories. I have always respected Doug.
It is impossible for me to attend Dougs' service. Though Doug is no longer in our midst....we can only fill that vaccuum with memories of all the good things that are Doug.
Audrey, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Take comfort in family and loved ones.
Terry and Glennis "
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