William "Bill" Rhea Alley, 81

William Rhea (Bill) Alley passed away at 5 PM on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in Helena, MT, with his family by his side after a brief illness. He was 81 years old.

Bill was born on April 11, 1944, in Butte, MT, to Alice Rhea (Matson) and Harry Charles Alley. He was the second of their four sons, joining his older brother Harry Jr and later welcoming younger brothers Roy and Andy.

Bill's early years were spent on the family ranch west of Whitehall, MT, where he learned to care for cattle, sheep, and the land. By nature, he was gentle and kind, with a strong work ethic he carried throughout his lif...