Gerald Doane

August 13, 1937 - March 21, 2020

Gerald Dean Doane, age 82, of Glendive, Montana, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the Wibaux County Nursing Home in Wibaux, Montana. Due to the recent outbreak of Coronavirus and recommendations from public health officials no public services will be held at this time. Silha Funeral Home of Glendive has been entrusted with the arrangements. Gerald was born on August 13, 1937 in Glendive, a son of Alfred and Edna (Miller) Doane. He was raised on the family farm near Bloomfield, Montana where he received his early education at the Morgan Creek School. He attended high school in Glendive and graduated from Dawson County High School with the class of 1955. Following his high school education he joined the Army National Guard of which he served eight years. In 1958 he moved to a ranch North of Terry, Montana and lived there for about four years before returning to the family farm to begin taking over the family farm operation with his brother Donald. Farming was Gerald's life, and he especially adored his angus cows. Throughout the years they raised just about everything at some point or another, but his angus cows were always his favorite. One day while at eating at the local A&W, Gerald was introduced to one of the waitresses working there, Ann Flekkerud. The two hit it off right away and they were later married in July of 1960, and to this union two children were born: Debbie and Alan. They remained on the family farm until 2000 when Gerald semi-retired and he and Ann moved into town in Glendive. Never one to sit still, Gerald continued working for the Senner family, helping with their farming operation. During his downtime Gerald enjoyed hunting and especially fishing. He was also known as the ultimate "repurposer" and could make something out of nothing. He had an artistic side to him as well, and made numerous woodworking and art projects. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Edna; two sisters, Wilma who died in infancy and Florence Harshbarger; and one grandson, Andrew Doane. Gerald is survived by his wife, Ann of Glendive; daughter, Debbie of Glendive and her children: Jerilynn (Charles) Marque and their children Xander and Jaxon of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Jack Devon (Adonia) Walker and their children Collin and Gabe of Rayville, Louisiana; son, Alan (Kathy) of Glendive and their children: Samantha (Blake) Arnold and their children Paisley, Savannah, and Eleanor of Wibaux, Bryant Johnson of Castle Rock, Colorado and Moriah Johnson of Minneapolis, Minnesota; sister, Izzy Knoll of Glendive; brother, Donald Doane of Wibaux; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Remembrances and condolences may be shared with the family at: www.silhafuneralhomes.com.