Steven “Steve” Dean Divine, 63, of East Helena went to be with the Lord on, June 19th.
Steve was born on April 2, 1957 in Spokane, WA to William “Bill” and Shirley Divine. Steve became the middle child with big-sister, Shirley and younger brother, Vince. Steve started school in Spokane and moved to Montana in the 7th grade. At that time, he joined his father Bill and Diane Divine and siblings Dan and Shannon. Steve graduated from Capital High School in 1976.
After high school, Steve worked briefly at Asarco and Tabbert Construction until he found his true passion – Playing in the Mud, concrete. Some say he was the best concrete finisher west of Winston. In 1981, Steve married Pam Bengtson and welcomed their children, Brittany, and Brennen. They were later divorced. In 1994, Steve married Sherry and blended the family together with Zach and Mary.
Steve was a kind-hearted, quiet, generous, and loving soul. Steve enjoyed many things, but his true passion was hunting, fishing and being in the outdoors. He always said that the mountain was his church. He enjoyed teaching his kids how to work for what they want, and he practiced what he preached. He taught his kids the ins and outs of hunting, how to read the mountain, and how to respect the animals. Steve loved to be at hunting camp, at his pool and anywhere surrounded by his friends and family. Steve took pride in his concrete work. He enjoyed being on the jobsite and his mind was always on work. He even turned his sons and his wife into concrete finishers! Steve’s legacy will live on in the work he completed and in his kids.
Steve was a devoted grandfather to Aspyn and Brooklyn. They meant the world to him. Steve was always teasing and trying to play practical jokes on them, since they were the easiest targets. Steve was looking forward to the new grandson, Finn, on the way. Steve touched many lives and will be deeply missed.
Steve is survived by his wife, Sherry, his daughter Brittany Divine, son Brennen Divine (Melina), son Zach Raymond (Kelli), daughter Mary Tripp (Buck), and daughter Angie Stinchfield (Luke). Grandkids: Aspyn Raymond, Brooklyn Weiss, McKenna Weiss, Skyleigh and Jaxon Stinchfield, Stepfather: Dee Quinton, Siblings: Dan (Cheri) Seed and Shannon Thomas. Brother-in-law Glen Sutheimer. Steve is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Steve is preceded in death by his parents; Bill Divine and Shirley Quinton, Diane Divine; sister; Shirley Sutheimer, brother; Vince Divine and nephew; Steven Divine.
A Memorial Service is scheduled for 11 a.m., Tuesday, June 30th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A Reception will follow at Steve and Sherry’s House, 16 Seventy-Nine Slash Rd., Helena, MT 59602.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
11:00 a.m.
Tuesday June 30, 2020
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the service
Tuesday June 30, 2020
Steve and Sherry's House
#16 Seventy Nine Slash Rd.
East Helena, Montana 59635
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Diane says
Shannon and family
I am so sorry to hear about your brothers passing. I know how difficult this can be for you and his family. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you now.
With deepest sympathy Diane Pedersen
Audrey Kelly says
Dan and Cheri: Word cannot express the sadness I feel for the loss of your brother, Steve. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Please let Steve’s family know we are praying for them. With our love and deepest sympathy – Audrey and Tim Kelly
Jim and Sally says
We were saddened to hear that Steve passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
All the love. God Bless
Beth Susag says
Brandon. Brittney. Danny and Shannon
I am sorry to hear about Steves passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you in this time of sadness. With my love and deepest sympathy.
Beth Susag
Annamarie Casey says
My prayers are with the family.
Thomas Juhl says
Sherry, Shannon,Danny and family so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. ……
Beverlee frederick says
My prayers are with you Sherry & your family.
Thomas Foley says
Shauna and I are saddened to hear of Steve’s passing. I have many fond memories of Steve. Please know all of you are in our prayers.
Shauna says
Steve was such a sweet sole. I am so sorry for all those who Steve left behind. May the light of God lead you through this dark time. My condolences.
Jess Smith says
Gonna miss you Steve. Hope the fishin is good in Heaven!
Michelle Van Nice says
Brittney and family,
So very sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my prayers.
Susan & Rich Proul says
Dan & Shannon…so very sorry to hear of your brothers passing. Sending thoughts and prayers to you and the entire family. May he rest in eternal peace
Doug & Sherri Liston says
Steve is calling Geese in heaven now . Have many memories with Steve , freezing our butts off laying out in a wheat field waiting for Geese or sitting in a duck blind out on Lake Helena .Honk, Honk, Rest in peace Steve.Gone but never forgotten .Thoughts & prayers to all the family .
Clay Pipinich says
So sorry for your lost we had a lot of good times hunting and working together. You’re going to be missed. Prayers for the family. RIP
Cathy Ransier says
Dan, Shannon and Families, so very sorry for this loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and all who love Steve.
Jan Williams says
Dan and Shannon – so sorry for your loss.
Cody Christian says
A lot of great memories with Steve. He will be missed.
Jan an Bob Vogel says
Sherry and family, so sorry to hear about Steve’s passing. We enjoyed getting to know you and Steve when you did concrete irk for us.
Donny Weitzel and Rose says
Sherry and family
We r so sorry for your loss … please know you are in our thoughts and prayers …
Stacie Anderson says
Danny and Shannon, I’m so sorry that you are having to go through this again. So many losses in such a short amount of time. Hang tight to each other. All my love and prayers for peace. Stacie
Shirley says
So very sorry to hear about Steve, you all are in our thoughts and prayers! Hugs to you all! Love Tim an Shirley
Mary Lohrman says
Sherry I am so sorry for your loss. Steve was a great guy. I enjoyed our conversations at the meetings. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Mary Lohrman says
Brittany I am so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a great person. He loved you dearly. A gentle soul. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. God bless.
Scott St. Clair says
Steve’s entire family, so sorry for your loss. Today as many times over the years I have thought about, an episode way back in the day. I / we tried to out run a highway patrolman on my 360 Yamaha, Steve was on the back. We were unsuccessful, Rick Westlund East Helena’s Chief of Police teamed up with the Patrol and took us down. Cost me $160.00 in fines. We had a blast growing up in our day, Steve lived a good life at good time. RIP Brother. Scott St. Clair
Richard and Mary Purnell says
What a heartbreaking time to go though, Steve, and all his family, know you all are in our prayers. God Bless, Dick and Mary Purnell
Debbie Hurni says
Dearest Sherry and family.
We were shocked to see Marys Instagram post about Steve. Our love and prayers are with you all. If there is anything we can do please let us know. We love you guys. God bless
Neal and Debbie Hurni
Shanelle and Justin Forty says
We sure are going to miss you sweet uncle. Hunting camp and fishin in our family cove just won’t be the same without you. Give gram, Gramp and Shirl a hug from us. Until we meet again.
Sarah says
Loves to you Britt and Brooklyn ❤️❤️❤️
Jerry and Phyllis Wittmann says
Sherry and family,
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. We are sending thoughts and prayers your way.
Jerry and Phyllis Wittmann
True Hart says
Sherry, Shannon, Dan and family, So sorry to hear about Steve. He was a good man. Prayers are going out to all of you.
True Hart & family.
Debbie Hamilton says
I’m saddened to know that my dear friend/ classmate/hunting buddy has left this world. I will cherish the memories of Steve and his dad Bill up in Whites Gulch after a full day hunting sitting around the fire telling jokes, passing around the blackberry brandy and planning the next morning hunt. To his children.. I remember Steve bringing you up to Whites many times when you were young. Brennan do you remember my chickens chasing you and you ran to your dad crying? I can still see your dad holding you in his arms and laughing as he chased the chicken off! Sherry… sweetie I remember you and I going to Steve’s house to pick up something he gave me to put on my elk scull and you were; I believe “In love at first sight.” You said OMG would you introduce me to him!…..and as they say “The rest is history!” Honey I’m sad beyond belief. Please know that I love you and my prayers are with you and your families. I will miss miss my dear friend. He was one of my favorites.
Cathlene Millay says
Condolences to you Sherry and all the families. May the many happy memories bring you all some peace through this time of sorrow. May God’s Blessings watch over you <3
Scott Cruse says
To Steve’s entire family. I am so sorry for your loss! I pray for peace and healing for all your broken hearts. God Bless.
Beth Davis says
Sherry and family, I am so sorry for your loss of Steve. May he rest in peace. Please know I am sending healing prayers, hugs and loves to all of you.
Curt Stanghill says
Sorry to hear the news, prayers for the family
Noreen Raynor says
Dan,
I am so sorry to hear about another death in your family.
Take care and God Bless
Joni Brooks says
Sad news. Praying for you all and God bless.
Paul Sturtz and Kathe Kountz says
Dearest Sherry,Brittney,Brennan,Shannon and Dan: We are so very sorry for your loss! That man will surely be missed! Although he was a neighbor and a very dear friend for the last 18 years, I always considered Steve as a brother. I wish I could have known him longer.He was one tough son of a gun and an amazing man. He will be in our hearts and minds forever! Peace and love be with you buddy!
Patricia Roessler says
Sherry and family,so sorry you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers ,God bless you all !
steve gross says
Danny, Shannon, Family. Thinking of you at this most difficult time. Many great memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Love ya!
Judy and Larry says
Sherry and Family
We were saddened to hear of Steve’s passing.
We are praying for you to have peace and strength during this difficult time.
Love You
Darren Divine says
Uncle Steve….When I was a kid nothing got me more excited than finding out we were coming to visit you. I have visions of the bears that stood in front of your house all the time and will never forget how you scared me like I’d never been scared before when you took me on my first ride ever on a dirt bike!! I’ll never forget Your gentle demeanor and kind heart. My dad idolized his big brother but could never figure out why you liked Steve Miller band so much! 🤔 I also idolized you Uncle Steve. I know you Guys are together now..And though it breaks my heart to know I’ll never hear your voice again I know the angles in heaven are rejoicing. Thank you Uncle Steve for always being there for me when I needed you. I will carry you in my heart forever!
Love always,
Darren Divine
Mike O'Hara says
I’m very sorry to hear of my brother cement finisher Steve passing way too soon. God Bless you Steve !
You were a VERY close friend and good person at Capital High School and we both worked summers for Hill Construction which probably led to our concrete careers.
My deepest sympathy to your family Steve, as this part of life, losing family, is the most cruel.
Rest in peace in heaven my brother!
Lonna Weidemann says
So sorry for your family loss and I pray for your peace. He was a gentle soul. ❤️
Jason and Amanda Grossman says
Sherry,
It’s never fair when someone we love so much are taken away from us too soon. I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please accept our sincerest condolences.
Jason and Amanda Grossman and family
Lynn Ward says
Steve was like a brother to me and my family always there for us.Thank you Sherry and Family for sharing Steve with us,my heart breaks for all of you,May God Bless you always
Michelle McCoy says
Our Montana Family we know Steve now lives with our Savior in Heaven with no tears no sorrow and no death. We pray the Holy Spirit engulfs each of you and replaces your pain with peace. We Love you, Your Florida Family♥️🙏
Terri Bock says
I only met Steve one time. He and Sherry met with me to share their knowledge. Steve was very sweet and I’ll always remember those beautiful Blue eyes! RIP 💕
Jackie says
Divine family,
My deepest sympathy go to you all!! Your in our thoughts and prayers! You will be greatly miss uncle Steve!
Love, Dan, Jackie, Kylee and Ryland
DANIEL J YOUNGS says
I was just thinking about you last week as I was going through Montana on my way to Kansas City Missouri to see my dad and I saw the Helena sign on the way there I felt like taking a left and going and seeing you guys cuz you’re always telling me to come see you when I pass through.On the way back I felt like taking a right and going up and seeing you guys but as usual I’m always in a big hurry to get home or hurry to get where I’m going and I didn’t ever take that left or right turn. I sure wish I would have now. This last time would have been in vain because you had already passed. Now the chances are over. Rest in peace Steve. Say hi to Vince for me and Shirley I miss them all dearly and Steven your nephew and Shirley Lee. I go up and see them often. The world just got a little dimmer without your light in it. Rest in peace my friend.
The Mousseau’s says
Dan and family I am so sorry for your loss, words can never truly express how one feels during times of sadness so hopefully knowing you have friends that are there for you helps to ease the pain of your tremendous loss.
Sincerely,
Paul and Marla (Jacoby) Mousseau
Sequim, WA