Don C. Malli, 60, died Friday, June 17, 2016, in a one-car auto accident near Arvada.
Donald Craig Malli was born Oct. 19, 1955, in Sheridan to Lloyd and Carol Ann Malli. He grew up on the family ranch and went to school in Arvada and Clearmont, graduating from Clearmont High School with the class of 1974.
In high school, Don was the Wyoming State Saddle Bronc Champion in his senior year. He later went on to Sheridan College on a rodeo scholarship.
It was at Sheridan College where he met his future bride, Betty Ann “Bez” Burgman, and they were married in Hardin, Montana, Aug. 9, 1975. They made their home on the family ranch located on the Powder River. Don took great pride in both the livestock and the land.
He continued his rodeo career, and in 1982 was the Northern Rodeo Association Saddle Bronc Champion, which he followed by winning Reserve Champion in 1983. After retiring from competing, Don still wanted to be involved with the sport. He became a rodeo pick-up man in 1988, with the help of his good friend Kenny Clabaugh. Don went on to be one of the best in the rodeo arena, and was given the honor to pick-up at both the Dodge National Circuit Finals and the Great Lakes Circuit Finals in 1992.
Because of his reputation, Don was invited to Brazil to consult with ranchers and cowboys to develop a Brazilian Professional Rodeo Association.
In the last few years Don enjoyed going to Moorcroft to help Chad Burch of Burch Rodeo Co. break in their young stock.
His love of great broncs led Don to form his latest business, OUTTA-Line Equine Genetics LLC with his great longtime friend Jim Ivory.
Don’s love of wildlife and the outdoors led him to start his own professional outfitting business in 1998 called The Head Hunters LLC. Focusing on exceptional trophy mule deer was Don’s specialty. His clients included an editor of Field and Stream Magazine and famous hunters from across the nation and around the world. Several Boone and Crockett deer were taken by clients of Don’s, and he became known as one of the top mule deer outfitters in the nation.
For several years he also accompanied clients to Argentina, where he would guide them on hunts for the majestic red stag.
In fall 1999, Don also started Don C. Malli LLC., a heavy equipment construction company. This business built roads, reservoirs and reclaimed land for the methane industry.
As an avid hunter, Don later got involved in competitive shooting. He shot sporting clays, 5-stand and skeet. He quickly began winning events, including the annual competition in Eureka, Nevada, where he was a member of the championship team for five years.
Don Malli was many things; a rancher, a saddle bronc champ, a hunter, a crack shot and a businessman. Most of all, he was the most loyal of friend a guy could ask for. Tough as nails, strong and determined, he was the finest example of the American Cowboy.
Don was a father figure to so many young people. He was a great teacher of all things from livestock to hunting to construction and beyond. Don was a genuine rebel who lived by his own rules and believed that the very best government was no government at all.
What many did not know was that beneath that rough, often-scruffy exterior beat the heart of the most generous man to ever step foot along the Powder River.
In fall 2002, Don was diagnosed with leukemia and chose the Dr. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, for his treatments. Later, Don took friends to Houston when they were in need of cancer treatments as well. Don would arrange for their travel, either on a friends’ private jet or on a commercial flight, he would often accompany them on their travels.
Don was a source of hope and a solid rock for dozens of other sick men and women. Don was an extraordinary man whose influence and accomplishments extend around the globe.
Don is survived by his wife, Bez of Arvada; nephew, Chancy Malli and his wife Tara and their children of Billings, Montana; and a great host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jeffrey.
© Gillette News Record June 26, 2016
Donald Craig Malli was born Oct. 19, 1955, in Sheridan to Lloyd and Carol Ann Malli. He grew up on the family ranch and went to school in Arvada and Clearmont, graduating from Clearmont High School with the class of 1974.
In high school, Don was the Wyoming State Saddle Bronc Champion in his senior year. He later went on to Sheridan College on a rodeo scholarship.
It was at Sheridan College where he met his future bride, Betty Ann “Bez” Burgman, and they were married in Hardin, Montana, Aug. 9, 1975. They made their home on the family ranch located on the Powder River. Don took great pride in both the livestock and the land.
He continued his rodeo career, and in 1982 was the Northern Rodeo Association Saddle Bronc Champion, which he followed by winning Reserve Champion in 1983. After retiring from competing, Don still wanted to be involved with the sport. He became a rodeo pick-up man in 1988, with the help of his good friend Kenny Clabaugh. Don went on to be one of the best in the rodeo arena, and was given the honor to pick-up at both the Dodge National Circuit Finals and the Great Lakes Circuit Finals in 1992.
Because of his reputation, Don was invited to Brazil to consult with ranchers and cowboys to develop a Brazilian Professional Rodeo Association.
In the last few years Don enjoyed going to Moorcroft to help Chad Burch of Burch Rodeo Co. break in their young stock.
His love of great broncs led Don to form his latest business, OUTTA-Line Equine Genetics LLC with his great longtime friend Jim Ivory.
Don’s love of wildlife and the outdoors led him to start his own professional outfitting business in 1998 called The Head Hunters LLC. Focusing on exceptional trophy mule deer was Don’s specialty. His clients included an editor of Field and Stream Magazine and famous hunters from across the nation and around the world. Several Boone and Crockett deer were taken by clients of Don’s, and he became known as one of the top mule deer outfitters in the nation.
For several years he also accompanied clients to Argentina, where he would guide them on hunts for the majestic red stag.
In fall 1999, Don also started Don C. Malli LLC., a heavy equipment construction company. This business built roads, reservoirs and reclaimed land for the methane industry.
As an avid hunter, Don later got involved in competitive shooting. He shot sporting clays, 5-stand and skeet. He quickly began winning events, including the annual competition in Eureka, Nevada, where he was a member of the championship team for five years.
Don Malli was many things; a rancher, a saddle bronc champ, a hunter, a crack shot and a businessman. Most of all, he was the most loyal of friend a guy could ask for. Tough as nails, strong and determined, he was the finest example of the American Cowboy.
Don was a father figure to so many young people. He was a great teacher of all things from livestock to hunting to construction and beyond. Don was a genuine rebel who lived by his own rules and believed that the very best government was no government at all.
What many did not know was that beneath that rough, often-scruffy exterior beat the heart of the most generous man to ever step foot along the Powder River.
In fall 2002, Don was diagnosed with leukemia and chose the Dr. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, for his treatments. Later, Don took friends to Houston when they were in need of cancer treatments as well. Don would arrange for their travel, either on a friends’ private jet or on a commercial flight, he would often accompany them on their travels.
Don was a source of hope and a solid rock for dozens of other sick men and women. Don was an extraordinary man whose influence and accomplishments extend around the globe.
Don is survived by his wife, Bez of Arvada; nephew, Chancy Malli and his wife Tara and their children of Billings, Montana; and a great host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jeffrey.
© Gillette News Record June 26, 2016
Don C. Malli, 60, died Friday, June 17, 2016, in a one-car auto accident near Arvada.
Donald Craig Malli was born Oct. 19, 1955, in Sheridan to Lloyd and Carol Ann Malli. He grew up on the family ranch and went to school in Arvada and Clearmont, graduating from Clearmont High School with the class of 1974.
In high school, Don was the Wyoming State Saddle Bronc Champion in his senior year. He later went on to Sheridan College on a rodeo scholarship.
It was at Sheridan College where he met his future bride, Betty Ann “Bez” Burgman, and they were married in Hardin, Montana, Aug. 9, 1975. They made their home on the family ranch located on the Powder River. Don took great pride in both the livestock and the land.
He continued his rodeo career, and in 1982 was the Northern Rodeo Association Saddle Bronc Champion, which he followed by winning Reserve Champion in 1983. After retiring from competing, Don still wanted to be involved with the sport. He became a rodeo pick-up man in 1988, with the help of his good friend Kenny Clabaugh. Don went on to be one of the best in the rodeo arena, and was given the honor to pick-up at both the Dodge National Circuit Finals and the Great Lakes Circuit Finals in 1992.
Because of his reputation, Don was invited to Brazil to consult with ranchers and cowboys to develop a Brazilian Professional Rodeo Association.
In the last few years Don enjoyed going to Moorcroft to help Chad Burch of Burch Rodeo Co. break in their young stock.
His love of great broncs led Don to form his latest business, OUTTA-Line Equine Genetics LLC with his great longtime friend Jim Ivory.
Don’s love of wildlife and the outdoors led him to start his own professional outfitting business in 1998 called The Head Hunters LLC. Focusing on exceptional trophy mule deer was Don’s specialty. His clients included an editor of Field and Stream Magazine and famous hunters from across the nation and around the world. Several Boone and Crockett deer were taken by clients of Don’s, and he became known as one of the top mule deer outfitters in the nation.
For several years he also accompanied clients to Argentina, where he would guide them on hunts for the majestic red stag.
In fall 1999, Don also started Don C. Malli LLC., a heavy equipment construction company. This business built roads, reservoirs and reclaimed land for the methane industry.
As an avid hunter, Don later got involved in competitive shooting. He shot sporting clays, 5-stand and skeet. He quickly began winning events, including the annual competition in Eureka, Nevada, where he was a member of the championship team for five years.
Don Malli was many things; a rancher, a saddle bronc champ, a hunter, a crack shot and a businessman. Most of all, he was the most loyal of friend a guy could ask for. Tough as nails, strong and determined, he was the finest example of the American Cowboy.
Don was a father figure to so many young people. He was a great teacher of all things from livestock to hunting to construction and beyond. Don was a genuine rebel who lived by his own rules and believed that the very best government was no government at all.
What many did not know was that beneath that rough, often-scruffy exterior beat the heart of the most generous man to ever step foot along the Powder River.
In fall 2002, Don was diagnosed with leukemia and chose the Dr. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, for his treatments. Later, Don took friends to Houston when they were in need of cancer treatments as well. Don would arrange for their travel, either on a friends’ private jet or on a commercial flight, he would often accompany them on their travels.
Don was a source of hope and a solid rock for dozens of other sick men and women. Don was an extraordinary man whose influence and accomplishments extend around the globe.
Don is survived by his wife, Bez of Arvada; nephew, Chancy Malli and his wife Tara and their children of Billings, Montana; and a great host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jeffrey.
© Gillette News Record June 26, 2016
Donald Craig Malli was born Oct. 19, 1955, in Sheridan to Lloyd and Carol Ann Malli. He grew up on the family ranch and went to school in Arvada and Clearmont, graduating from Clearmont High School with the class of 1974.
In high school, Don was the Wyoming State Saddle Bronc Champion in his senior year. He later went on to Sheridan College on a rodeo scholarship.
It was at Sheridan College where he met his future bride, Betty Ann “Bez” Burgman, and they were married in Hardin, Montana, Aug. 9, 1975. They made their home on the family ranch located on the Powder River. Don took great pride in both the livestock and the land.
He continued his rodeo career, and in 1982 was the Northern Rodeo Association Saddle Bronc Champion, which he followed by winning Reserve Champion in 1983. After retiring from competing, Don still wanted to be involved with the sport. He became a rodeo pick-up man in 1988, with the help of his good friend Kenny Clabaugh. Don went on to be one of the best in the rodeo arena, and was given the honor to pick-up at both the Dodge National Circuit Finals and the Great Lakes Circuit Finals in 1992.
Because of his reputation, Don was invited to Brazil to consult with ranchers and cowboys to develop a Brazilian Professional Rodeo Association.
In the last few years Don enjoyed going to Moorcroft to help Chad Burch of Burch Rodeo Co. break in their young stock.
His love of great broncs led Don to form his latest business, OUTTA-Line Equine Genetics LLC with his great longtime friend Jim Ivory.
Don’s love of wildlife and the outdoors led him to start his own professional outfitting business in 1998 called The Head Hunters LLC. Focusing on exceptional trophy mule deer was Don’s specialty. His clients included an editor of Field and Stream Magazine and famous hunters from across the nation and around the world. Several Boone and Crockett deer were taken by clients of Don’s, and he became known as one of the top mule deer outfitters in the nation.
For several years he also accompanied clients to Argentina, where he would guide them on hunts for the majestic red stag.
In fall 1999, Don also started Don C. Malli LLC., a heavy equipment construction company. This business built roads, reservoirs and reclaimed land for the methane industry.
As an avid hunter, Don later got involved in competitive shooting. He shot sporting clays, 5-stand and skeet. He quickly began winning events, including the annual competition in Eureka, Nevada, where he was a member of the championship team for five years.
Don Malli was many things; a rancher, a saddle bronc champ, a hunter, a crack shot and a businessman. Most of all, he was the most loyal of friend a guy could ask for. Tough as nails, strong and determined, he was the finest example of the American Cowboy.
Don was a father figure to so many young people. He was a great teacher of all things from livestock to hunting to construction and beyond. Don was a genuine rebel who lived by his own rules and believed that the very best government was no government at all.
What many did not know was that beneath that rough, often-scruffy exterior beat the heart of the most generous man to ever step foot along the Powder River.
In fall 2002, Don was diagnosed with leukemia and chose the Dr. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, for his treatments. Later, Don took friends to Houston when they were in need of cancer treatments as well. Don would arrange for their travel, either on a friends’ private jet or on a commercial flight, he would often accompany them on their travels.
Don was a source of hope and a solid rock for dozens of other sick men and women. Don was an extraordinary man whose influence and accomplishments extend around the globe.
Don is survived by his wife, Bez of Arvada; nephew, Chancy Malli and his wife Tara and their children of Billings, Montana; and a great host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Jeffrey.
© Gillette News Record June 26, 2016
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