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Birth	:	21 May 1920 City of Paris, Île-de-France, France
Death	:	3 Jun 2016 Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Burial	:	Yellowstone National Cemetery, Laurel, Yellowstone County, USA
Coordinate	:	45.6962050, -108.7726520
Plot	:	A-8-7
Description	:	(Billings Gazette) Joan Harwood Galles peacefully left this world, Friday, June 3, 2016. Less than a week before Joan told her family and caregivers that it was time she went to be with Dale, her beloved husband of over 68 years, whom had passed a few months earlier. Joan was born May 21, 1920, to Ben and Nina (Dietz) Harwood in Paris, France. At a young age her family moved back to their roots in Montana. Joan always loved being able to say she was born in Paris and greatly enjoyed traveling back to this first childhood home of hers many... Read More	(Billings Gazette) Joan Harwood Galles peacefully left this world, Friday, June 3, 2016. Less than a week before Joan told her family and caregivers that it was time she went to be with Dale, her beloved husband of over 68 years, whom had passed a few months earlier. Joan was born May 21, 1920, to Ben and Nina (Dietz) Harwood in Paris, France. At a young age her family moved back to their roots in Montana. Joan always loved being able to say she was born in Paris and greatly enjoyed traveling back to this first childhood home of hers many times throughout her life. Traveling would always be a huge part of her life, something she enjoyed doing well into her 80's! Her journeys span from China to the North Pole, many Edgar Casey adventures, as well as some even looking for Atlantis. The spirit of adventure shined brightly in Joan. Joan graduated from Billings Senior in 1938. She then attended a private girl’s school on the Hudson River where she studied fashion. After several years of working in the fashion industry in San Francisco she returned to Billings, where one morning while she was working on a display window for a prestigious ladies store in downtown Billings, she spotted a very dapper, tall young man leaning against a nice car looking back at her! As fate would have it she was to soon go on a double date with this man. The story they both told was, by the end of the evening they were no longer with their perspective dates but rather with each other dancing the night away. On Sept. 21, 1947 she became Mrs. Dale Galles. A love affair began and is now continued on in Heaven for all of eternity. Although Joan was never to be a Mother she occupied her time being a HUGE asset to her community. Beginning at a young age she was a volunteer extraordinaire. One would be hard pressed to name any woman's organization that she did not belong to or volunteer for in some form. The awards she has received are impressive and lengthy, truly showing the spirit, desire, and dedication of this wonderful lady to preserve her local history. In the 1970’s, she started an antique clothing collection under the woman's club known as Landmarks. She collected and preserved countless articles of clothing from early residents of Montana. Not only did she preserve the clothing, but also the history that is wrapped up in them. She single handily continued to put on vintage clothing style shows for schools, clubs, churches, and civic organizations for over three decades. There are many other historic preservation projects and organizations she has been involved in such as; The Yellowstone County Museum (where she was a board member for years), The Museum of Woman's History, Pioneers of Eastern Montana, Yellowstone County Historical Society, Billings Historic District and Depot Project, The Moss Mansion and The Castle, just to name a few. Her accomplishments continued into this century as well. She received the “Eugene T. Carroll Historic Preservation Award” in 2006. Then in 2014, The League of Women Voters established the “Joan Harwood Galles Making Democracy Work Award.” An idea from the National League of Women Voters, the award recognizes a citizen who volunteers to safeguard democracy, creates positive changes in the community, and improves our systems of government. Joan had helped to form the League of Women Voters in Montana in the early 1950’s. Joan and Dale alike had an unending love of animals, especially dogs. They had many fur babies throughout their lives, each and every one of them were treated as family. The grungier they were, the more love they would receive. Joan was known for having a very unique and even quirky personality. She had a different outlook on life than the mainstream and was not afraid to voice her opinions and differences. She was a long standing member as well as an ambassador of the Edgar Casey Foundation. She drove all over the western part of the United States and Canada leading study groups as well as informational meetings promoting and sharing the history and beliefs of this organization. To say Joan was a special, colorful, unusual, and an intriguing soul would probably be an understatement! Joan is preceded in death by her husband Dale Galles, brother-in-law Dean Galles, and sister-in-law Grace Harwood. She is survived by her brother Ben Harwood, sister-in-law Lillian Galles, and many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Joan's life will take place at noon, June 14, at the Yellowstone County Museum (the little log cabin at the airport)! Following services there will be lunch catered by Montana Jacks. Joan had requested that when this day came we not wear black, but rather all wear, “The colors of the rainbow." In her honor, let’s all wear our brightest colors to wish this gallant and exquisite lady a fitting bon voyage.

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Where is Joan Harwood Galles's memorial?
Joan Harwood Galles's memorial is located at: Yellowstone National Cemetery, Laurel, Yellowstone County, USA.
When did Joan Harwood Galles death?
Joan Harwood Galles death on 3 Jun 2016 in Billings, Yellowstone County, Montana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Joan Harwood Galles's memorial?
Latitude: 45.6962050
Longitude: -108.7726520

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Dale Fett Galles

(1918 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 45.6962050, -108.7726520

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Coordinate: 45.6944008, -108.7692032

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Coordinate: 45.7924000, -108.5478000

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