Gloria Stordahl

Mrs. Gloria Leith Stordahl died at her home after a lengthy battle with a pulmonary illness on Monday, December 1, 2014 in Great Falls, MT at the age of 68.The youngest of three children, Gloria was born on May 5, 1946 in Powell, WY to Harold and Edith Johnson. She graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1964. Later that year on October 9, she married James Douglas Stordahl, her high school sweetheart and the love of her life. Jim was enlisted in the United States Air Force and over the next 21 years, Gloria and Jim traveled around the country and the world. After Jim retired they settled back in Montana where they remained together, in love. Over their 50 years of marriage the couple brought two children into their lives. Her children remember her for her abundant patience and endless kindness. Her family was everything to her and there was nothing she would not do to bring happiness and love to them. She was generous and dedicated to her family and friends and was amazingly gifted at creating warmth and richness to every home she touched and blessed.Gloria grew up loving the outdoors and later she and Jim had countless camping expeditions with their children and then later with their pups. They explored the world and Montana together every chance they could get. Camping brought them closer and allowed them to share the outdoors and their lives together in a very special way.Gloria is survived by her husband, James Douglas Stordahl; daughter Tammie Leith (Allen) Ulstad of Great Falls; son James William (Keri) Stordahl stationed at Fort Irwin, CA; sister Yvonne Jorgensen of Billings; three grandchildren, Nicole (Andrew) Zimmerman, Richard (Stevie) Ulstad, Mellanie Stordahl; and two great-grandchildren Zain and Zoey.Gloria is preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Edith Johnson; and brother Ronald Johnson all of Billings.A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel, with a celebration of life to follow at Schnider Funeral Homes hospitality room. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Gloria's life.The family would like to thank Moms care givers, Audrey and Bernadette and the rest of the hospice staff that helped make her final days more comfortable. We thank you for your warm care and dedication.We would also like to thank her many friends who brought her so much joy and warmth, your love for her enriched her soul and made our piece of heaven even more splendid.And to My Wife, Rest in Eternal Peace My Love For The Angels Sing the Song of Gloria.