Former Glacier Park resident Sally Jean (Mongan) Glen, an artist

2008, in Great Falls. She was 49 years of age.

She is survived by her two sons, Mark Michael and Kate Riggles, and Bradley Allen and Kim Riggles, all of Kalispell; her mother, Gloria J. Baldwin, of Spokane; sisters, Julie Merkel of Great Falls, Marlaina Thiel of Homer, Alaska, and Melanie Richart of Spokane; brothers, Joby Mongan and Tim Wilkes of Spokane, and Curtis Wilkes of Seattle; four wonderful grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Mongan; and most recently her father, Kenneth Mongan.

Sally was born March 31, 1959, in Sandpoint, Idaho. Sally lived and worked throughout Glacier National Park and Kalispell. She spent the last years of her life with her special friend, Tim Vanwinchell, on their farm in Inverness.

Sally was a guy's kind of gal, a tough one. She was a loyal friend and she accepted people for who they were. Sally was always up for an adventure — she liked to travel and meet new people. She enjoyed spending time with her family. Her pride and joy were her two boys, their wives, and her four beautiful grandchildren, of whom she spoke about often.

Sally was well known for her paintings of Montana wildflowers and wildlife. Her art can be found throughout Lolo, Glacier Park, and within her family's homes.

She may have been most well-known for her love of animals, particularly horses and her beloved dogs. She bred and raised Labrador retrievers throughout her life.

After being diagnosed with cancer, Sally made sure to have one last hoorah. On the weekend of April 4, she, along with many family and friends, joined together in Martin City for the first annual 'Sally Rally.' They donned their shady bradys and named themselves the 'Mustang Gang' in honor of one of her many nicknames, 'Mustang Sally.' She and her family truly enjoyed the time they spent together.

Sally left us with some wonderful memories which we will forever cherish. She gave us the gift of laughter and the acceptance of all people. She taught us the importance of hard work, love, integrity, respect and honesty. Sally will be greatly missed by so many. We know that in our times of sadness, Sally would remind us to tell our loved ones how much they mean to us every day.

'To our Gal Sal: Save us one for when we meet again.'