Donna Stevens Doney, in the presence of her loved ones, slipped away quietly at St. Peters Hospital on July 14, 2011 following a courageous, three year battle with lung cancer.
Donna was born in Little Falls, MN on June 4, 1951 to Arlene and Ken Hanig. She was raised and educated in Kalispell and later in Deer Lodge where she graduated from Powell County High School in 1970. She then attended Eastern Montana College in Billings and eventually settled in Helena.
Early in her career she worked for the Helena Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank and also for USF&G insurance. She then worked for the City of Helena Parking Division, and the State of Mt. Dept. of Agriculture. At the time of her death she was employed as an investigator for the State of Montana Consumer Protection Services.
In 1972 she met her first husband, Dennis (Chuck) Stevens who was a Sergeant in the Army at the time. They were married at St. Mary’s Church in Helena and were then stationed in Fort Hood, Texas for the next four years where their two sons were born.
Following his discharge they returned to Helena where they remained together until Chuck’s death in 1991.
She later met Tom Doney and they were married in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho in September 2000. He has remained her partner in life until her passing this week.
Donna was a social person who enjoyed her work, her family, and having fun including movies, music, dancing, gaming and “Mama Mia”. She will be greatly missed by so many people including all her family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Tom Doney, her sons and daughters-in-law Greg and Mandy Stevens, and Brian and Lorie Stevens; step-children Johnell (Dave) Sedlock, April (Nikia) Greene, all of Helena, and Jennifer Doney of Missoula. Grandchildren include Riley, Dylan, Hunter and Hannah Stevens, Mason and Taylor Green, Alex and Brooke Sedlock and Alex Clark.
She is also survived by her sisters and brothers-in-law, Diane (Keith) Blankenship, Doreen Ellis, Patty King (Tom McNeal), Paula Hanig (Joe Schendel) and Susan Gendreau (Jack) Wolcott as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Chuck Stevens and both of her parents, Arlene and Ken Hanig, and brother-in-law Craig King.
Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Anderson, Stevenson, Wilke Funeral Home, with burial to follow at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Ft. Harrison. A reception will follow at the Fort Harrison Service Club. Memorials may be made to the St. Peter’s Cancer Treatment Center 2475 Broadway Street Helena, MT 59601 or the organization of the donor’s choice. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.aswfuneralhome.com.
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Claudia Darrah says
I so wanted to visit one more time with my Best Friend. The distance got in the way.
I will carry her in my heart the rest of my life; and will remember the wonderful times we shared together. Her voice is still in my ears and I hope it never goes away. I am so sad knowing we will not talk together again.
My love and prayers are with Tom and all of her Family on this day and Always.
Gosh I really Loved Donna and Miss Her!
This is a Wonderful Picture
Jesse Laslovich says
I had the high honor of working with Donna at the Office of Consumer Protection. Montana consumers have lost a true advocate. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Karla Scharf says
Johnelle & Family – I am sorry for you loss. You are in my thoughts & prayers during this most difficult time.
Nancy Louquet Grover says
To the Family and Friends of Donna. God Bless you and yours at this time of need. Donna has lit up the heavens and our hearts.
Nina Martello says
Doney/Stevens family, I was suprised and sadden to see of Donna’s passing. I worked with Donna at the City Parking Commission and what a wonderful caring person sh was. I will truly miss her and you are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you!
Ronna Bell says
Patty & family
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Just know my thoughts & prayers are with you
Sandi Benson says
I worked with Donna for many years and I know she will be greatly missed. She did a wonderful job helping others. She always expressed love and concern for her family. May the days ahead bring peace and understanding. “God Bless”
Sharon Nelson says
Tom and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy to all of you. Juat remember that she is in a much better place with no more suffering.
The Clements, Tommy, Erin and kids says
Thinking about you during this time Tom, and family. I pray that the lord gives you peace. The kids absolutely adored Donna, she was such a wonderful person. We are so blessed to have such great neighbors. If you need anything at all please dont hesitate to ask. much love and condolences.
Erin, Tommy AND kids (Clement)
Tim and Connie Ferriter says
Brian, Lorie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless.