Michael P. “Mike” Hastings, age 54, passed away at his home on April 27, 2025, as the result of a heart attack.
Mike was born on December 11, 1970, in Butte, America to Dan and Terry (Wallace) Hastings. In his early years Mike grew up in Butte and Miles City. His parents were later divorced, and he moved to Stevensville, MT, where he resided with his father, step-mother and new siblings. He attended Lone Rock Elementary School and graduated from Stevensville High School in 1989.
Following graduation, he enlisted in the US Air Force, where he served tours in Operation Desert Storm/Shield, Hahn AFB, Germany and Malmstrom AFB, Great Falls, MT for a total of 5 years.
After discharge he worked at various jobs until his employment began with Montana Rail Link. He worked there for over 25 years, making his way up through the ranks until becoming an engineer, a position he held until his passing.
He was an involved and proud member of Division 262 and was a lifelong Democrat. He enjoyed gaming, collecting coins, traveling and being with his many friends, colleagues and extended family members. He especially loved his two cats and spoiled them rotten.
Survivors include his mother Terry and brother Steve of Horatio, AR. His sister, Shauna (Bob) Yelverton of Wichita, KS. His stepmother Barbara Hastings of Stevensville and brothers David and Dan Hastings of Missoula. He was also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins scattered around the country. He is preceded in death by his father Daniel E. Hastings, maternal and paternal grandparents and step-grandparents.
The family wishes to thank Mike’s neighbors in the Travois Village, his very caring friends at Bear Creek Recovery, and Missoula First Responders.
Services will be held Friday, May 9 at noon at Garden City Funeral Home in Missoula, followed by a reception. At 3:00PM there will be an interment with full military honors at the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery, 1911 Tower St, Missoula, MT.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bitterroot Humane Association, the Missoula Food Bank, or a charity of the donor’s choice.