Michael Danahy

A memorial service for Michael “Mike” Danahy age 59 of Enid will be 2:00 pm Monday at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Miller officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5:30 to 7:00 at the funeral home.

Mike was born August 19, 1954 in Enid to John M. and Geneva Allen Danahy and passed away Wednesday afternoon in the Oklahoma Heart Hospital.

Mike grew up in Enid and graduated from Enid High School in 1972. He attended and graduated from Phillip University in 1976 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. Mike started his career as a Patrolman in 1977 and was promoted to Detective Sergeant in 1980. Mike was promoted to Captain in 1982 and retiring in 1998 as the Assistant to the Chief. He held the position of Hostage Negotiator, Public Information Officer, Professional Standards Investigator, Civil Service Commission Secretary and various other positions. He continued his service to the Enid community as the General Manager of the Enid Public Transportation Authority from 1998 to 2003, where he was responsible for every aspect of the Enid Transit. Mike was the Director of the City of Enid’s Juvenile Services Division from 2003 to February 2007. Mike later went to work for the Community Intervention Center / Juvenile Services Manager from February 2007 to December 2007. Mike was with Youth and Family Service of North Central Oklahoma from December 2007 to present, where he was the First Time Offender Coordinator, whose duties include working with the City Attorney, Garfield County Juvenile and the Office of Juvenile Affairs in making Court ordered referrals to the program. Mike served as a Board of Director for Child Advocacy Council, Enid Police Civil Service Commission Chairman, FTOP Statewide Subcommittee, a past member of Enid Public School Foundation, Past Board Member of the Salvation Army, Past Campaign Coordinator for the City of Enid United Way, and Past Chairman of Sandra Beasley Independent Living Center Board of Directors. Mike married April Craddock on November 11, 1989 in Enid. Mike and April enjoyed their time together making music and having fun. Mike is survived by his wife April, three daughters Melissa Danahy, Jennifer Danahy and fiancé Clint Zacharias, and Sarah Dyer and husband Erick, seven grandchildren Rebekah, Jazmin, Jade, Rylee, Gavin, Eli, and Dakota, a brother John (Jay) Danahy and wife Rosetta, a sister Pat Lawver and husband Wayne, and numerous nieces and nephews. Mike was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Thelma Leonard and Leona Radcliff and a grandson Kaleb.

Memorials may be made to the Youth and Family Services with Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home serving as custodians of the funds.

Mike will be dearly missed for all he did to help in our community, we will miss his affinity for Paul McCartney and his spot-on renditions of Cat Stephens and most of all will miss his friendship. Mike was an extremely solid guy who embodied integrity. Those who loved him and worked with him were blessed to experience his humor, kindness, and reliability. Our world needs more like him.

Condolences may be made online at www.ladusauevans.com.