![]() ![]() Tommy graduated from University of Montana in 1956 and later was drafted to the army, serving time in Europe as a statistician. Mary’s and then Central Catholic High School in 1952, the same year he placed first in downhill ski racing at King’s Hill, a sport he loved dearly, and continued to enjoy well into his 80’s. Outside of raising his family, he was a passionate tile rummy player, huntsman, and jokester. Tom is in our hearts and will be missed by many including extended family, nieces, nephews, cousins, and countless dear friends.ĭad's love of Big Sky Country never waned, he graciously shared his love of Montana history, mountains, rivers, fishing, hunting, skiing, rafting, and hiking with us all. Tom is “Papa” to his four grandchildren, Stasia and Emiley Demick and Ave and Isaiah Dimond. O’Connor, Tara (Greg) O’Connor Slader, Tim O’Connor, and Anne (Sean) O’Connor Dimond. Tom is survived and dearly missed by his wife of sixty-two years, Donna O’Connor as well as his children, K.C. ![]() Tom was born on Maand lived his entire life as a resident of Great Falls. Tommy O'Connor passed away peacefully at home with his family following a stroke. We lost a Montana legend, father, husband, and best friend on January 24, 2022. After all, it worked out pretty well for him one time. In keeping with the never-give-up spirit that he learned in the Army, he kept flirting with all his waitresses up until the very end. A military graveside service will take place at a date and time to be determined. (Brandon) Batey of Great Falls, MT and Brandi Renee (Sterling) Perkins of Florence, AZ brothers, Stanley, Max, and Harley and sisters, Patsy, Linda, and JoEtta.Īt his request, no public services will be held. Survivors also include his granddaughters, Courtney V. ![]() Their marriage produced two sons Robbie Jay (Charmaine) Dyer of Casa Grande, AZ and Jeffrey Scott (Colleen) Dyer of Great Falls, MT. After honorably serving in the Army during the Vietnam War, he returned stateside to Fort Campbell, KY and met his soon-to-be wife Sandra at a Shoney’s restaurant in Clarksville, TN.Īlways the eternal flirt, he was able to sweet talk his waitress into a date and shortly afterwards into 41 years of marriage until Sandra passed away in 2009. Robert was born on Valentine’s Day in 1947 to Joe and Pearl Dyer in Springfield, MO. Robert Joe Dyer, 73, of Great Falls passed away on October 29, 2020, after fighting multiple illnesses. ![]()
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