Donald Lawrence Duff, passed away at the VA Medical Center at Ft. Harrison, MT, on November 25, 2024, because of a long illness. He was 64 years of age.
Don was born at ST. John’s Hospital in Helena on May 25, 1960. He was the first child of Gary and Larene (Kleve) Duff. Don had a wonderful sense of humor and was very talented at making people laugh even at a young age. Unable to pronounce his grandfather’s name he became, he became “Bunca”; his grandmother was “Ghana”. From there on that became the names the family used for them.
Don loved “Panning” for gold and went on many outings with Uncle Bruce. He had a passion for Harley motorcycles. Mechanical repairs he actually enjoyed almost as much as riding.
Don loved animals, especially dogs, He could not resist a Chihuahua. Don was a big man, seeing him with such a small dog was quite a picture. Don had a great love for his paternal grandmother, Frances Duff and his maternal grandmother, Donna Kleve. Both preceded him in death.
Don is survived by his four children, Brent, Forey, Jimmy and Shena; his parents, aunts and cousins, sisters, Kimberly and Robyn, brother, Ryan. We Don’s family, thank all at the Va for the care and kindness Don received in his final days.
No formal memorial service will be held.
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Terri K smith says
You were a kind soul Don. I’m glad we were friends and grew up together. So blessed I got to see you and talk with you at the VA last time I was home. Rest in peace and I’ll be saying your name daily so you hear it in heaven and your not forgotten.
Thor Westerland says
I just found out that you are gone on to the next life and my heart sank. I wish that you had followed what you told me when we had our long talks but as soon as you got out I wouldn’t hear from you again tell till they caught you again. As I always told you to do the best you can with the cards you’re dealt! I suppose that you did it just wasn’t enough. Well you are with god now and I should have some motorcycles to pick up. I won’t hold you to it though. I hope you are finally at peace! Love you my old friend see ya on the other side
STEVE W. says
I’ve known You since We were kids, We’ve worked together on many occasions throughout the years and I’ve wondered why you hadn’t stopped by to visit in awhile….. now I know why. Heres to 47 years 🍻!
God Bless You on Your final journey.
Yolanda Pocha says
I’m honored to have been your friend. You’ll be missed. I’ll see you again one day, Don. Tell my sister and hubs to keep a spot open for me!
One Day.
Love,
Yo!!
Eleanor Ford says
Mr Duff! This is Missy. I just seen your obit…what a shock. I believed you were immortal. You were the first person to ride behind me while I I drove your Harley to Clancy. Smooth ride, only you wer4e 2 ft taaller than me and we almost fell over laughing about you saying, ” Did you see that hitch hiker spin his head around when he saw us go by?” Thanks for the visit out to CoosBay Oregon to come see us. It was fun. Well my Big Buddy until I see you in Heaven again building bikes….Love and I Prayed to God and Jesus that you are by their sides. Missy Ford