Michael Douglas Donahue, 23

Michael passed away on July 25, 2016, in Kalispell.

He was born on Dec. 30, 1992, to Jeromy and Tracy Donahue in Livingston, and attended Lakeside Elementary and Somers Middle School before graduating from Flathead High School in 2011.

Michael was currently employed at the Tamarack Brewing Company in Lakeside, as well as Buffalo Hill Golf Course, Sriracha Thai Wok, and during the winter months he gave snowboarding lessons on Blacktail Mountain.

Michael was a happy-go-lucky guy who always had a smile and a hug for everyone. He will always be remembered by that bright smile and easygoing personality. When Michael wasn’t working, he loved to be out on the water fishing with his friends, on the golf course hitting a few balls, or on the mountain snowboarding. He had a zest for life and lived his days to their fullest. He was a happy, kind and gentle person who loved his family and friends deeply. Michael will be missed by all who knew him.

 Michael is survived by his mother, Tracy Granlund (Bart Granlund); his father, Jeromy Donahue (Susanne Donahue); his sister, Casey Donahue (Skye McMaster) and stepbrothers Jordan Gibby (Jennifer Gibby and Baby Evelyn) and Jake Gibby (Dannon Olson); his grandparents Charlene Walker and Brian Walker, Mike and Kittie Donahue, and David and Debra Warner; his aunt, Lisa Warner; cousin, Jason Griffin; uncle, Rick Griffin; aunt, Wendy Warner (Scot Daley); cousin, Nathan Pickler; aunt, Willa Bywater (Lance Bywater); cousin, Ashley; his grandma, Fran Meerkatz and family; numerous additional aunts, uncles, and cousins; and too many friends to list, including his “bro,” Cody Tally.

Michael was preceded in death by his uncle, Joseph Donahue, and stepfather, Jeffrey Meerkatz.

Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, July 31, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. A reception will follow at the Rack Shack Event Venue (the old Montana Grill) in Somers.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up at Wells Fargo Bank to help cover funeral expenses, with account name under Casey Donahue, “Mikey D’s Memorial,” account number 7563630974. Any unused funds will be donated to the “Hooked on Fishing” program through the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department.

To send a note of condolence to the family, please visit www.buffalohillfh.com. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.