Donald James Dahlen, 79, passed away on October 2, 2025, in Great Falls, MT at the Benefis Peace Hospice after a 9-year battle with cancer. No service will be held at this time; a private family service was held on October 4, 2025.
Don was an incredibly positive man who never faltered from his belief that he could make any situation better. His positive outlook on life guided him through every difficult situation, including his battle with cancer. He truly was a kind and gentle man, especially when it came to the love and relationships with his grandchildren.
Don was born in Richardton, ND, on February 20, 1946, to Thorvald & Ruth Dahlen and was the 2nd youngest of eleven children. Don spent his younger years on the family farm in Halliday, ND; however, moved to Great Falls upon the pass