Danny Stein, age 62, of Miles City passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Billings Clinic in Billings.
Dan was born on July 26, 1953 in Miles City, Montana to Ed and Mary Jo Stein. He was the oldest of eight brothers and sisters. He grew up and attended schools in Miles City. He served in the Army for 2 years and when he was discharged, he moved back to Miles City and worked for the Miles City Fire Department for several years. He always spent his days off at the Big Horn River fishing and made the decision to do his dream job. He moved to Fort Smith and was a guide at the Big Horn River for 35 years. He also worked at the highway department, worked for his dad at Beacon Carter and helped many contractors in Miles City doing carpentry work. Dan was never without a job.
Dan is survived by his parents Ed and Mary Jo Stein of Miles City; seven brothers and sisters: Ed (Kay) Stein of Spokane, WA; Bob Stein of Mountain Home, AR; Kathy (John) Gamble of Miles City, MT; Mike Stein of Bozeman, MT; Cindy (Scott) Compton of Albuquerque, NM; Patty (Tim) Conner of Salt Lake City, UT; and Connie (Tim) Starkey of Great Falls, MT; three nephews: Chris Lynn, Andrew Stein, and Trenton Starkey; two nieces: Jennifer Compton and Taylor Starkey; and his dog Cinder his best friend and companion.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Interment will be held at a later date. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Miles City is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday February 5, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday February 6, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
following funeral service
Saturday February 6, 2016
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, MT
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday February 5, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Funeral Service
2:00 p.m.
Saturday February 6, 2016
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
1717 Main Street
Miles City, MT 59301
Interment with Full Military Honors
following funeral service
Saturday February 6, 2016
Eastern Montana State Veteran's Cemetery
Miles City, MT
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Rose Timmons says
Eddie and Mary Jo: Glenn & I send our Sympathies for the loss of your Son; we will Pray for you and your family during this difficult time.
James L. Arneson says
I will always remember the two days spent with Dan on the Big Horn River. What a great guide, Man and Friend to so many. May God be with your family at this time of loss and always.
Don Neese says
The lord was in need of a great fishing guide, and summoned Dan to his side. He was one of the best and will be missed by all. Peace be with you and your family during this time of your loss, may God Bless
Kristy Gilbert says
Jason and I send our thoughts and prayers to your family in this time of loss. My heart goes out to you all in this time of sorrow. May you surround yourselves with the loving memories of your son, brother and friend.
Rob Shipley says
Eddie and Mary Jo, I did not ever get to know Dan ever well enough; quite obviously my loss. Loss, true loss, now for us all. May we all rejoice to be reunited in Heaven forever and ever and ever and ever and ever; that is eternity.
Joe Carabello says
Dan was the first Big Horn River guide i ever spent a day alone with 26 years ago and we did again every year since then. I last fished with Dan September 2015 and he was as full of beans as he always was, if not a little slower. I will always remember his laugh and great sense of humor. He taught me and my sons-in-law more than we could have ever learned about fishing. He was true river rat and a fine individual. I offer my deepest condolences and wish you the peace of the Lord. May he rest in peace.
Tanna Peterson Aye says
Ed, Mary Jo and family, I am at a loss for words on the passing of Dan. He was a fine man and I remember when he left the fire dept to follow his dream. I am so glad that he was able to do something he truly loved. My thought and prayers go out to you.
George & Maggie Holom says
Ed and Mary Jo, we didn’t know Dan, but extend our sympathies in your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dell Despain says
When I started guiding on the Bighorn it seemed that a lot of the guides were unfriendly and unapproachable. Not Dan, he has always been one of the most friendly out going people to be around. I admired his work ethic and his love of the sport of fly-fishing and his kind attitude towards other people. The Bighorn river won’t be the same place w/ out him pulling on the oars in his old green boat. Rest in peace Dan.
Squeek Parker Shuttles says
We enjoyed Dan friendship throughout the years at the Fort, we shuttled his H20RAT many times. He will be greatly missed. Prayers to your family.
Dennis Muri says
Dear Steins,
I just heard about this and wanted to send my thoughts and prays your way. Though I didn’t know Dan, I know he has a wonderful family, whom I hope feels supported during their loss.
Take Care and God Bless,
Dennis Muri
deb niles says
I will miss you my friend
deb and George niles
Carmen Jablinske Knutson says
Mary Jo, Ed and Family, My deepest sympathy at this sad time. I know my brothers, Kent and David, shared a lot of childhood memories with Dan. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam Webster says
Dan, you will be greatly missed on the Bighorn and Fort Smith. Thank you for the last 16 years of friendship and the help to others in our community.
Richard & Linda Meidinger says
Ed and Mary Jo so sorry to hear about you losing a son. May he rest in peace.
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Linda & Richard
Dale & Cindy Berg says
Stein Family,
So sorry for you loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Christine Mueller says
Dan was the nicest guy you could ever meet. He will be missed.
Keith &Barb Hoover says
My thoughts and prayers with everyone
Scot Renville says
Ed, Mary Jo and family: Thank you for letting me be a part of Danny’s service. You touched my heart. The stories you shared made me feel as if I had lost a long time friend- even though Danny and I never met. You have a wonderful service planned- one that would make Dan proud.
Matt McMeans says
Dan was one of the most selfless people I’ve ever known. He was always helping friends and neighbors fix a problem. He had an amazing work ethic that he carried right onto the river. Danny will be deeply missed by all the “H20” rats on the “Horn”.
Don and Babe Pisk says
To the stein family, you are thought of today . Dan was a great guy and we always enjoyed visiting with him. Our hearts go out to all of you . We know what it’s like to loose someone you love, so just know he will truly be missed! Don and Babe Pisk
Marsh Larimore says
It saddened me to hear of Dan’s passing. Brought back many childhood memories of the Stein clan and life in Miles City on Knight St. My thoughts are with you.
Marsh Larimore