Martin Duane Colahan, 84, died at his home in Hines on May 13.

Born on Sept. 29, 1923, in Hays, Kan., Colahan was the second of three children born to Martin Francis Colahan and Elizabeth Jensen Colahan.

Colahan’s family moved to Boring in 1935. After graduating from Sandy Union High School, he entered the United States Navy in 1942 serving in the South Pacific until his discharge in 1946.

Colahan married Beverly Jane Yager in 1947, and purchased a ranch in Prineville. The couple had two children,  Sally and Patricia, while living in Prineville. After selling the ranch, the family moved to Rogue River and Lewiston, Idaho, before settling in Portland. Three more children — James, Lori and Timothy were born there.

In 1969, Colahan purchased Harney Heating and Sheetmetal, and moved to Burns. He was a master sheetmetal craftsman, developing skill at installing pneumatic sawdust removal systems in sawmills. In 1972, he returned to Prineville to install systems in several mills located there.

Colahan sold his business to Edward Hines Lumber Company in 1972, and moved to Hines. With the timber economy fading, Colahan moved to Gresham in 1980 to work at Swan Island Shipyard. He retired in 1981 because of an industrial disability. In 1990, he and his wife returned to Hines, where he resided until his death.

Colahan was known for his love of nature. His family was also very important to him.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Beverly; daughters, Sally Coulter and husband John of Portland, and Lori Cheek and husband Bill of Hines; and sons, Jim Colahan of Portland, and Tim Colahan and wife Marcie of Hines. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Colahan was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James; and daughter, Patricia.

Contributions in Colahan’s memory may be made to Harney County Hospice, 415 N. Fairview, Burns, OR 97720.