Donald Martin Gama was born in Minneapolis, MN Dec. 12, 1958. He moved to Helena when he was nine years old and graduated from Helena High in 1977. He joined the Marine Corps in 1979 and was honorably discharged in 1981. He owned his own roofing company as well as holding the positions of all around maintenance man and supervisor for many apartment complexes. He resided in Washington for several years where he met his wife Trena. They were soul mates from the beginning and inseparable to the end. He was diagnosed with cancer in September of 2015 and chose to move to Helena, MT. His spiritual place and where he called home. He fought bravely with a great attitude for over a year. He lost his battle on January 20, 2017 and is survived by his wife Trena Gama, mother Rose Leavitt, daughter Gail, step brother Eric, step sister Kim, two grandchildren and several nieces & nephews. He was a good man and a good friend to many. He will be greatly missed.
A memorial service celebrating Don’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 4th at the First Presbyterian Church, 535 N. Ewing Street in Helena. A reception will follow the service in the Richardson Hall at the church. Please see below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Don.
Barb Teague Cole says
Rose, so sorry to read of the loss of your son and also your husband. Don and my oldest son Laurence Petz were in school together in WSS. My prayers are with you.
Valerie and Bob Raisch says
Rose, oh my gosh, I just read that your son Don passed away THREE hours before Jerry??? I just can’t imagine what you are going through. The same thing happened to my friend in WI…. not hours apart but she lost both her son and hubby, too, in a short time….shouldn’t say lost though as we know they are all now with Jesus.
Please know I send loving thoughts and my heart is broken thinking about you. My mom died recently and guess we are all grieving right now but I find all my good memories bring smiles even amidst some tears. Hope they will bring you peace, too, and cling to your faith and all those who love you, Rose. You are NOT alone! ??
Adrian Stewart says
My Mother’s name was Brenda Wiley (Stewart), her and Don were friends back when he was young. Since both of my parents have passed away I know somewhere in my collection of (parents) stuff I have letters while in the service from Don to my Mom. I treasure them as I cherish my own Mother and hope you find comfort in knowing I grew up hearing stories of my Mom’s youth and her ever cherished friends she made in her short time ( 44 years ) on earth. Prayers to everyone that knew the great Don Gama. RIP dear man. Peace to all who knew him.