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Donald James Helgeson

January 30, 1955 — May 27, 2019

Donald James Helgeson was born January 30, 1955, at Glasgow, MT.  His parents were James O. and Imojean (Fuhrman) Helgeson.  Donny passed away peacefully of natural causes at his home at Big Sandy Activity Center on May 27, 2019 at the age of 64.

Donny spent his younger years being doted on by his family.  His parents were primary care keepers and loved him dearly.  His aunts stepped in and spent many hours helping his mother when he needed constant care.  His cousins spent many hours entertaining him and being his companion.

At an early age he moved to his home at Boulder.  After many years there he was moved to Eastmont Training Center in Glendive.  His last big move in life was to Big Sandy Activities Center where he resided for over 20 years.

His ‘family’ at Big Sandy treated him with the most dignity and respect that a family could ever ask for.  When asked what Donny likes most…there immediate answer was COFFEE!  He loved taking car rides, viewing pastures and fields were his favorite and he did not like to look at water.  He loved to be by himself where it was quiet and only a few people.  Outdoors were the best and he looked forward to summer so he could just sit outside watching the birds.  They also shared that he did not like concerts!

Donny was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Kon C & Emma Fuhrman and Helge & Luella Helgeson and numerous relatives.

Donny is survived by his sister Connie (Ben) Danelson; nephew Casey (Katrina) Danelson and their children Mesa, Colby & Caz; niece LeeAnn Danelson and daughter Shay all of Scobey, Montana; Godmothers/Aunts Hilda Rosencrans of Glasgow, Montana and Aunt Theresa Sather of Bozeman, Montana;.  Uncle Joe (Della) Helgeson of Kalispell, Montana and Aunt Adeline Mitchell of Glasgow, Montana; along with numerous cousins and their families. We would also like to add, all of his Big Sandy Activities Center Family who knew him better than we did.

A Graveside service for Donny will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at the Glasgow Highland Cemetery.

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Graveside Service

Saturday, June 1, 2019

11:00 - 11:30 am (Mountain time)

Highland Cemetery

, Glasgow, MT 59230

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