Daniel Harju

Daniel G. Crash Harju, 52, of Fort Shaw, a truck driver, died of pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at a Peace Hospice facility.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2013 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Fairfield, Montana.Inurnment will follow at Sun River Cemetery.Schnider Funeral Home is handling arrangements.Daniel G. Crash Harju was born on April 9, 1960 in Chester, Montana to Norman W. and Sue Harju.He was raised in the Chester, Browning, Ennis, Big Sky and Big Timber areas.Daniel graduated from Big Timber High School. He then entered the Missoula Vo-Tech to become a diesel mechanic and through his love of big rigs, started driving truck.He drove through almost every state. He married Celeste Schraner and they later separated.Daniel Crash enjoyed singing, listening to music, watching hockey and basketball, and spending time with his family and friends.He had a special gift with children and animals.Daniel is survived by his wife, Celeste Harju of Shelby, NC; father Norman W. Harju of Helena; and sisters, Charlene Charlie Harju of Fairfield and Cheryl Harju of Helena.He was preceded in death by his mother, Sue Harju.Memorials in his honor may be made to the Great Falls Animal Foundation, PO Box 3426, Great Falls, MT 59403-3426, Peace Hospice, 1101 26th St. S., Great Falls, MT59405 or to St. Paul Lutheran Church, Fairfield, MT 59436.Condolences for the family may be posted online at www.schniderfuneralhome.com.