Dr. Thomas C. Donahue

Dr. Thomas C. Donahue, 65, of Billings, passed away on Jan. 13, 2016, in Billings.

He was born in Panama City, Florida, to Patrick and Irene Donahue on June 17, 1950. He is preceded in death by Patrick and Irene Donahue. He is survived by his sister, Colleen Donahue; and two brothers, Dan and twin brother Tim and their children. He leaves behind his loving wife, Gloria; his three children, Benjamin, Sara Mathov and Alex, their spouses and children; and Gloria's precious family, Lathan and Crystal and their families; and his beloved mother in-law, Helen.

He graduated high school at Minneapolis Roosevelt in 1968. Dr. Tom proudly served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He earned a degree in Chiropractic Medicine and Forensics from Northwestern Health Science University in Minneapolis. He practiced Chiropractic's in Billings for many years, he loved his work and his patients loved him. He enjoyed many activities, from dancing with his wife to hunting with friends and family.

Dr. Tom loved his family, church community and the wonderful patients he served in Billings and the region. He loved God with a passion and everyone he associated with knew and understood his love and desire to serve them at his highest and best. You leave a big hole, my brother.

Visitation 10-11 a.m. Wednesday at Michelotti-Sawyers Mortuary. Burial will be 12 noon, Wednesday, Jan. 20, in Yellowstone National Cemetery, Laurel, with full military honors. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, at New Life Church, 3950 Temple Place, with Rabbi Ralph Messer of STBM officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Angel Horses, P.O. Box 20797, Billings MT 59104; or the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) through One 4 Him Ministries, PO Box 6816, Sheridan WY 82801.