James T Doney age 80 passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2015 at the Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point. James was born on February 12, 1935 to Tom & Rose Doney.
James joined the Army Aircore and was in the Panamanian Police Action, He was wounded and received the Purple Heart. He came home and went to the GEER Tech in Illinois for Heavy Equipment School. James returned home after college and met the love of his life Martha Ohlson and was married at the ST. Joseph Catholic Church. To this union they had 2 sons Paul Doney and Michael Doney. After Martha passed away he then met his soul mate Sandra Svenningson.
James farmed and ranched on his family homestead for over 40 years.
James is survived by his soul mate Sandra, sons Paul (Wendy) Doney of Wiota, Mike (Celina) Doney of Wiota, step children Deb (Josh) Kuryn of Lignite ND, Margie (Gary) Greenwood of Shelby and Todd (Kandi) Svenningson of Glasgow along with numerous grandchildren. Sisters Cheryl Barnhart of Lander WY, Frances Bighorn of Poplar and Brother John Doney of Wiota, Brother In-laws Sam (Nancy) Ohlson, Otto (Betty) of White Sulphur Springs.
James was proceeded in death by his wife Martha, parents Tom and Rose Doney and Sister Mary Alice Redman.
Services will be on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Catholic Church in Wolf Point. Burial will be at the St. Joseph Cemetery in Frazer.
Keith Olson says
I only knew James for a short time. He was always fun to speak to and to interact with. My condolences to his family.
Jason,Holly Hamilton says
Sorry to hear about your loss Mike an Celina, we are sending our prayers to your family. our deepest condolences to you as well
Kevin & Deanna Buckles says
RIP Jim,
Helen Bighorn says
Glad to have met you and shared memories and laughter. Blessings to your family.
Stacey Summers & family says
Condolences to the family, many prayers during this difficult time.❤️?
Patti Fink-Doney says
I couldn’t have ask for a better father inlaw. He was fun, lovable, soft spoken. You will be missed on this earth. Rest in peace Jim Doney
Wayne Allard says
Mike and family.. Very sorry to hear about Jim’s passing. He was a great guy.