Daniel Michael McCarthy, age 67, of Helena passed away Sunday evening December 28, 2014 in Helena.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday January 2, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave
Helena , Montana 59602
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m
Saturday January 3, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave
Helena , Montana 59602
Reception
Immediately Following Celebration of Life
Saturday January 3, 2015
Social Hall of Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave
Helena, MT 59602
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday January 2, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave
Helena , Montana 59602
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m
Saturday January 3, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave
Helena , Montana 59602
Reception
Immediately Following Celebration of Life
Saturday January 3, 2015
Social Hall of Funeral Home
3750 North Montana Ave
Helena, MT 59602
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Donna Paul says
MaryAnn, Katie and Alana,
It is with great sadness to hear that you have lost your gentle husband and dad. May each memory bring a bit of peace to your heart.
Jerry Meyer says
Maryann, I was so sad and shocked to see the notice of Dan’s passing. Please accept my deepest condolences. Dan was in great spirits and seemed to be doing very well at our last card game on the 12th. Again, I’m so sorry and we’ll all miss him immensely at the monthly card game. Jerry Meyer
Evy Burris Sass says
Dear MaryAnn, Katie, Alana & all Dan’s Loved ones, I am also deeply saddened by your loss. I know you too will cherish all the memories of Dan. Dan is truly my all time very favorite special Boss I ever had. I enjoyed working for Dan at Progress Inc. in the 70’s & 80’s. Dan’s dedication to his work for all the client’s was never ending. God’s Blessing dear family & may the Love of those around you help you through the days & years ahead. Evy
Sioux Roth says
MaryAnn, Katie and Alana:
May God, bless you and hold you close during this difficult time, guiding you to a place of peace.
Dan was quite the true Butte “Irish” guy. Dan’s work calendar always reflected, how many days until the next St. Patrick’s Day.
Dan always, had a great joke, (or two) and I know is sharing a few up in Heaven (with St. Patrick).
May your lives be ever enriched, by his terrific memories.
Sioux Roth
Helen Ann (Loggins) and Wally OConnell says
Oh, Mary Ann and family,
My heart is heavy for all of you! Knowing Danny from St. Patrick’s grade school in Butte, and keeping up to date with postings on FB, he was always a favorite friend of mine! I especially loved the old pics of Butte he posted, his last one brought memories of where my dad worked! He will truly be missed by all who knew him! Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time!
Francisco J. Roman says
It was always fun to go monitoring with Dan. The way I remember him, Dan knew how to use his extensive knowledge of the English language when it was needed.
I will miss you, Dan…
David and Kathy Turner says
MaryAnn and Family’
Our hearts go out to you with Dan’s passing. I know he struggled. I know you and the girls struggled. But Dan gave it the very best fight he knew how to put up. He will be sorely missed at our poker table. His ready joke. His quick smile. His keen sense of the game. Be assured, the boys will hoist a few rounds in Dan’s memory.
If there is anything Kathy and I…or the collective Poker Boys…can do over the course of the next days, weeks and months, please, please don’t hesitate to call us (458-9614).
Floy Scott says
Dear MaryAnn, Katie and Alana, I am so sorry for you loss. I enjoyed working with Dan at OPI for many years. He had such a great sense of humor! I admired his dedication to preschool education. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
John Moore says
MaryAnn and family – So sorry to learn of Dan’s passing. He was always a gentle soul, quick with a laugh and a joke. May you find peace in the memories of him and joy in the life he lived.
Amanda Sloan says
What can I say? I love all of you and feel for your loss. Dan was so funny and gracious and sincere. He will be missed. Heaven received another angel. And I’m sure he and my mom are loving the chance to get re-acquainted. All my love, Amanda
Becky Rosenleaf Bey says
MaryAnn and family, We are deeply saddened to hear of Dan ‘ s passing. He was a kind soul, a great friend and a positive force. The world will be poorer without him. We do hope he and Dick are catching up. Thoughts, prayers and sympathies to you all. Love always. Becky & Eric
Teresa (Knox) Lowney says
Dear Mary Ann and family,
Danny was truly one of the dearest people I know, a member of one of the dearest families ever. Those twinkling eyes and gracious smile will be so missed. Loved looking a pictures of our First Holy Communion class last year at Steve’s during my visit. Will miss his FB postings and messages. Know that you were greatly loved by a great guy! My heart aches for you and your loss. Sending all the love and hugs I can. Cousin Teda
Pat & Mary McMahon says
Mary Ann, Katie, Alana; Tim & JoAnn, Jim & Kim, Mary Jo & Families:
Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss of Dan. Our St. Paddy’s Day and AnRiRa celebrations were never complete until we saw all of you here in Butte. What a guy Dan was! We know your hearts are broken and pray that until we are all united again, may God hold Dan and you in the hollow of his hand. Love and God bless!
Helen, Michael, Alison and Emma O'Neil says
MaryAnn, Katie and Alana –
I am so grateful to have lived next door to you and Dan and am very saddened by your loss. We will miss talking over the fence in the yard and as he would go for walks – particularly with his grandkids. I will always remember his laugh and affection for all. You and your family are in our hearts. Love, Helen, Michael, Alison and Emma (and Molly dog, too)
Amy Rosenleaf says
Dear MaryAnn, Katie, Alana, & the wonderful Powers Clan,
I’m so deeply sorry and sad to hear this news. Dan was a wonderful man, husband, father, uncle and grandfather. We were all lucky to know him. I am holding all of you in my heart. Please take gentle care of yourselves and each other. Wish I could be there with you to share tears and hugs.
Love, Amy
Jan (Rammer) Paulsen says
MaryAnn, Katie and Alana
I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My favorite memory of Dan is that he hired me right out of college to work at Progress. From that began my career in applied behavior analysis. It was a world of data collection, graphs, repetitious trials and research papers. There were a few M & M’s in there too! Dan was so committed to proper research design. It was sweet how proud he was of his staff for learning this stuff! He made a real impact to advance many staff to a professional level. May his legacy live on through his children and grandchildren.
Hugs to you all, Jan.
Sue Jackson says
Dan was a colleague and a friend for many years. I was shocked to read the brief notice in the paper. I’m sad to lose him and sad for his family Sue Jackson
Michael Plotzker says
I just heard this very devastating news and it has shaken me to the core. I and am sure all others who have known Dan,loved him. A kind ,generous, smart man with impeccable integrity. My special memories and times spent together will remain in my heart. Mary Ann, please convey my heartfelt sympathy to your children and grandchildren. Dan cherished all of you and spoke of all of you often with the utmost love and joy. You were the lights of his life and he was proud of all of you . You first and foremost and world,lost a fabulous man who made the world a better and happier place. I am proud to know him. What a blessing that has been. May my love and that of all your other friends bring you some comfort.. Michael Plotzker
Angela Branz-Spall says
Dear MaryAnn, Katie and Alana,
Here is how I remember Dan: a gleam in his eye, a mischievous smile, a great joke or tall tale, a kind word, a listening shoulder, a caring friend and colleague for many years. Dan always made my day whenever our paths crossed. We would often reminisce about our college days during the sixties at Gonzaga and the “Bubble Inn” (where, if I remember correctly, there was a stool with Dan’s name carved on it!). What a wonderful guy! What a loving husband, father and grandfather! They don’t make them any better than Dan McCarthy. I am truly blessed that he was in my life and I won’t ever forget him. Please accept my most heartfelt condolences and truest sympathy. Angela Branz-Spall
John and Kathy Zeeck says
We are so saddened to have lost such a wonderful friend and colleague. Please know that we will always remember his beautiful smile, sly humor and twinkle in his eyes You are in our hearts. John and Kathy.
Janice and Jim Nugent says
Dear Mary Ann and family:
I so sad to hear of Dan’s passing. I have been reading the descriptions others have written: the integrity, honesty, twinkling eyes, humor, love for family–I second them all. He was a wonderful man who loved his family and made an impact for the good in this world.
Our hearts go out to you.
Janice and Jim
Jeff Gonsowski says
MaryAnn and family. So sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. Whether he was winning or losing, Dan was always the most fun one around at our monthly poker games. He had great jokes and highly embellished stories. He talked very kindly of his whole family and we all knew there was great love there. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts are prayers go out to you.
Terri Bagley says
Mary Anne.
I was so sorry to hear of Dan”s passing….my thoughts and prayers are with you, your girls and the Powers family.
Sara Margie Graveley says
My thoughts and prayers to you and your family MaryAnn– its been a few years since I have seen you both but I remember how sweet and kind and generous Dan was.. and so fun to be around .. he was loved by so many and I hope that gives you some comfort strength in the coming days and months…
John Sivalon says
Mary Ann and all the McCarthy Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dan. It was a shock to read of this today. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you all continue to celebrate Dan’s life of caring and support.
With deepest sympathy,
John
Todd and Rehanna Olson says
Mary Ann, Katie, Alana, and families:
Words are not enough to express the sadness I feel for your loss. Dan was such a caring, devoted, and much-loved father, husband, brother, friend- all of those and more. We are here to support you as you grieve and honor his memory. May your heart and soul find peace and comfort- this day and for those that will follow. Take your time and grieve your way- it is the best way. God Bless you all.
Pat Reichert says
MaryAnn and Family.
I was saddened to read of Dan’s passing. I worked with Dan at OPI for many years and will not soon forget him. He was a good friend at work. We had many great discussions about special education data (he was very adapt at keeping complex spreadsheets on all kinds of data). After his Rosie was born our discussions turned more to grandchildren. He was a dedicated grandpa and absolutely loved that beautiful little girl. I am sorry that I lost touch with Dan after I retired. He was a true character. I pray you find solace in your memories. May God bless.
Jim Polich says
So sorry to hear about Dan. The McCarthy’s were and are a great Butte Family. I’ll always remember past times with Dan, Tim and Jim in our I.C. Indian days. This is one guy who is going to heaven. Dan will be missed by everyone who knew him. Sincerely, Jim Polich
Kiely Parker says
Dear Maryann and McCarthy Family,
I am saddened by your loss of Dan. As a grade school friend of Tim’s I knew Dan was the younger brother that was never without a smile and about to break out in laughter. The McCarthy’s had a pool table in those days and an evening with Tim, Dan and the rest of the family remains a warm memory with me.
All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
Kiely Parker
Daphne Crosbie & Jack Stults says
Dear Mary Ann,
We were so sorry to read of Dan’s passing. We know how much family meant to him, and it is wonderful how much time he was able to spend with his children and grandchildren. We wish you the best in this difficult time, and hope your memories can help sustain you and your family.
Take care,
Daphne Crosbie & Jack Stults
Janet Speirer says
I was so sorry to hear of Dan’s death. He was a gentle person and loved children.
Dan was a favorite of mine while we worked on collaboration between Head Start and OPI.
Maggie Bullock says
Mary Ann and Family:
Dan was “ona the good guys” for sure. I worked with Dan periodically for many years while he was at OPI. He was always kind and considerate of others, even when he disagreed with their ideas or philosophy. You, your children and grandchildren are very blessed to have had Dan as a husband, dad, and grandpa. His mark has been left. And how lucky for Montana that Dan lived and worked there.
Sincerely,
Maggie Bullock
Tom & Margarita Mchugh says
Just received the sad news from my brother that Dan had passed away. Our deepest sympathies go out to the wonderful McCarthy and Powers families. How the years have passed. Too long out of touch but never out of our fond memories are the wonderful times we enjoyed with Dan and Mary Ann in Montana and Utah (once), too. Dan’s intelligence, wit, humor, and kindness were a treasure. Dan and Mary Ann touched our lives in such a positive way. We are so blessed to have known him and it sounds like he never changed. Forever young, Dan.
Tom and Margarita McHugh
Mary Graveley says
MaryAnn,
I am so sorry to hear of Dan’s passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Patti Russ says
I was so saddened to learn of Dan’s passing. A wonderful man is now in the company of angels. Dan and I worked together on early childhood issues for many years. He was a relentless advocate, and a positive and thoughtful voice for the kiddos of the state and the nation. He was also my friend and I will miss him.
John Copenhaver says
Dan was such a wonderful person, my association with him was through our work in special education. Dan was known and respected throughout the country in the area of early childhood education. i attended many meetings and events with Dan, when Dan talked people listened. i am sure his influence is still being felt today. I will miss Dan’s warm smile and wonderful personality. He was truly “one of the good guys”. i will greatly miss Dan, but his example will live on in my heart.
Rusty and Maureen says
So special to hear about the bonds between Papa and grandchildren.
Brought smiles to recall the grocery store meeting when all our kids were teenagers (or displayed the behaviors of) and we shared the pain with Mary Ann and Dan.
He’ll be missed.