Timothy J. Doonan
May 28, 1951 – May 16, 2023
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. noon at Joldersma & Klein Funeral Home, 917 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo. Friends may call on the family one hour prior to the service at the funeral home beginning at 11:00 a.m. Tim will be laid to rest at Hill Cemetery, Oshtemo Twp. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, in c/o the funeral home.
Obituary
Age 71, passed away late Tuesday evening, May 16, 2023. Tim was born in Kalamazoo on May 28, 1951, the son of Benjamin and Jeanne Elizabeth (Braybrooks) Doonan. He was a graduate of Kalamazoo Central High School. Tim proudly served his nation in the United States Air Force from 1970-1974. He worked for twenty-five years at General Motors. He was married to Sally Hoenig who survives him. In his spare time, Tim enjoyed gardening and photography. He also enjoyed water sports, especially driving his boat, sailing and kayaking. He loved his 1996 Corvette and was a member of the Corvette Club. Besides his wife, Tim is survived by his sons, Benjamin (Shannon McGuire) Doonan of Portage and Sean (Tina) Doonan of Kalamazoo; grandchildren, Caleb, Abbygail, Riley, Madison, Grady and Taylor; siblings, Kathleen (Jim) McDowell, Jonathan (Jim Stafford) Doonan, and Jeanne (Greg) Doonan; several nieces and nephews; and many, many friends. Tim was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Michael Doonan, James Doonan, and Patricia Austin.
Tim was a great neighbor to my parents as they adapted to country life, and he taught them the ropes for the yard care! After my dad passed, Tim was so incredibly helpful with my mom, doing her grass, getting her mail, clearing her driveway and driving her places when needed. We will miss him.