Dan passed away peacefully at home on October 4th with his much-loved wife, Jane; his brother, Tim; and sister, Michele, at his side.  Dan was born on June 26th, 1951, in Coronado, California, to Marjorie (Sheppard) and Mert Fallon.  Compassionate, quiet, and gentle even as a child, his open heart connected with people wherever he went.  Dan was an accomplished horseman, a passion he shared with Jane; together they had four horses.  Dan's adventurous spirit led him to enjoy competitive swimming, scuba diving, traveling, parachuting, flying, teaching adaptive skiing, birdwatching, inventing, and making outrageous puns.  In 1991, Dan founded McDantim, Inc., a small manufacturing company.  He moved it to Helena shortly afterwards and led it with deep integrity.

Dan is survived by his wife, Jane; his brother and sister, nine nieces and nephews (and seventeen great-nieces and nephews) who adored him, and a number of dear friends.  A celebration of life will be scheduled at a later date.

The family would like to thank the nurses at St. Peter's and staff of Enhabit Home Health and Hospice for their skill and heartful care.  Special thanks to Dr. Tom Weiner, Dr. Betty Plate, and Dr. Elizabeth Bigger.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lewis and Clark Humane Society (PO Box 4455, Helena, MT 59604) or Circle of Life Equine Therapy (PO Box 602, Stevensville, MT 59870).