David Hadley was born on May 29, 1956. He grew up in a large family of 9.  In high school he excelled in gymnastics and was the Illinois State Trampoline champion in 1974. He received a scholarship for his trampoline skills and went to college at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.  However, shortly thereafter, trampoline was eliminated from NCAA competitions.  

Dave headed west and discovered Montana. Once Dave set eyes on Montana he was a fan for life.  He received his undergraduate degree from Montana State University and also attended grad school there. After college he worked internationally for an agricultural company before returning to the states and ultimately moving back to Montana. 

Anyone who spoke with Dave for any length of time talked sports.  Dave followed his beloved Cubs and was a devoted fan of the annual Ancona NCAA basketball tournament, where he, along with a decades-long group of friends, would predict the bracket winners.  In addition, Dave enjoyed (and excelled) in several fantasy football leagues.

Dave spent the last 10 years living in Missoula, MT. During that time he donated to and did some volunteer outreach work with the homeless.  We are including a donation link to the Poverello Center in Missoula, which is dedicated to providing food, shelter, help and hope to the homeless population in Missoula.

David is survived by his brother Charley and his sisters Sue, Peggy, MaryAnn and Cindy.