On January 22, 2022, David Lynn Sergent, at age 66, met his Lord and Savior in Great Falls, Montana at Benefis Hospital surrounded by his loved ones.
David was born April 26, 1955, the second child, to Albert and Ruby (Crause) Sergent in Malta, Montana. He attended schools in Nashua and Glasgow, Montana, before signing on with Trapper Creek Job Corps learning maintenance and cooking skills for three years in Missoula, Montana. While going to school in Glasgow, he worked at the Stein House as a busboy, where he met Diane Johnson and asked her out to the Scottie Homecoming Game. They were inseparable, until six months later when David ran off with the circus. Diane’s family said they didn’t think it would last because of his love for travel.
David traveled for seven and a half years with Sabo International Chimps, becoming an animal trainer and then performing center stage with a show featuring chimpanzees and leopards for audiences of 30,000+, traveling to every state except Alaska and Hawaii. When David returned to Glasgow in 1980, Diane called him when she noticed an advertisement in the paper for a performance of his magic show. They picked up where they left off, and where married May 2, 1981. David has always said “I married my best friend”. He had adopted Rocky and Tammie Sergent: Diane’s two kids. They later adopted David James (DJ). David has always considered raising his three children his GREATEST achievement!
David’s life revolved around his family and volunteering in his community. One of his highlights with his family was a 1988 trip to Disney World with Diane, the children and his father, Albert. David and Diane enjoyed volunteering their time and skills for many community events. Including serving as the Valley County Senior Citizen Center President for four years which was a testament to David’s commitment to his community. In 1987 the family moved to Great Falls, Montana. David was recognized by President Bill Clinton in 1998 as volunteer of the year for Head Start in Great Falls. David almost missed his award ceremony because he was taking a friend to the emergency room. In 2014, David and Diane moved back to Glasgow to help take care of his father, Albert.
David is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ruby Sergent; stepfather, Bill Owens; stepmother, Lorene Crider; son, Rocky Sergent; his sister, Carol Dixon and brother-in-law, William Dixon; his brother, Jerry Sergent and sister-in-law, Noreen Sergent and nephew, Albert Dixon.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Sergent of Glasgow; daughter, Tammie Sergent of Great Falls; son DJ of Glasgow, son Tory of Great Falls; siblings, Robert (Connie) Holmes of Oregon, Betty (Curtis) Frizzell of Texas, and Gloria Kountz (Joe Yeoman) of Glasgow; grandchildren: Kaylyn, Brittany, Jenelle, Te’a, Kayden, Braxton and Aurora; great-grandchild, Kaycee; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will be missed by all.