Dale was born in Sheridan, Montana, March 1, 1952 the third of nine children to Grant and Virginia (Pierce) Stephens. He graduated from Ronan High School in 1970. Dale married the love of his life, Marie (Trevithick) on October 9, 1971. Dale passed suddenly when taking his dogs for their morning walk on April 30, 2026.
Their marriage was full of hard work in locations from Stevensville to Montague, Carter to Toston. He worked in excavation, dairy, equipment sales and other handyman work, until he started his career in truck driving in 1979 with Nabisco. They lived in Helena from 1984 until 2018 when they moved to be closer to their daughter and grandchildren in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Dale will always be remembered for his generous heart, his impeccable work ethic and his solid faith. He was the first to lend a hand, at any cost. He was very much a selfless man. He made his choice to make Jesus a priority in his teen years and never deviated from that commitment. Dale was definitely a perfectionist in his work, from wood working to fencing – it had to be done the right way, with care and precision!
He is survived by his wife of almost 55 yrs, EllenMarie, his son, Bob (Tania) of Fargo, ND; daughter, Bonita (Tom) of Twin Falls ID, grandsons, Donovan and Darien; brothers – Larry, Lloyd and David (Karla), sisters – Anne Coles, Linda (Roger) Benjamin, Bonnie (Dale) Braaten, Betty (Dennis) Figarelle and Dicie (Fred) Jangula; brothers and sisters in law – Melody (Paul) Morrison, Joyce, Anita, Ken (Beke) Trevithick and Lola (Rocky) Fiegi; aunts and an uncle, many nieces, nephews and cousins and a host of friends that mean so very much to Dale and Marie. Dale is proceeded in death by his parents, siblings (in law) Ben Coles, Paul Trevithick, Paul and Mary Richey and 3 young nephews/nieces.
Tentative funeral services are visitation in Twin falls May 5th from 5 to 7 pm at Rosenau’s Funeral Home. Funeral in Helena on May 8th at 2pm at Stevenson Wilks funeral home with reception following and burial at Forestvale Cementary.
In leiu of flowers, family requests donations to charity of your choice – close to Dales heart is QRU/EMS, heart research and child advocacy/foster programs.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Friday May 8, 2026
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, MT 59602
Burial
3:00 p.m.
Friday May 8, 2026
Forestvale Cemetery
490 Forestvale Road
Helena, MT 59602
Reception
Following Graveside Service
Friday May 8, 2026
Anderson Stevenson Wilke F.H.
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, MT 59602
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
2:00 pm
Friday May 8, 2026
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, MT 59602
Burial
3:00 p.m.
Friday May 8, 2026
Forestvale Cemetery
490 Forestvale Road
Helena, MT 59602
Reception
Following Graveside Service
Friday May 8, 2026
Anderson Stevenson Wilke F.H.
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, MT 59602
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Janet Sunderland says
To have Dale as a friend was to have a wonderful treasure and blessing. I will be forever grateful for he and Marie in my life. He was greatly loved and appreciated, and be will be deeply missed!
Avery Brown says
Dale was a very kind friend and brother! I’m going to miss his handshakes!
Randy & Debbie (Jacobsen) Mayer says
Dear Marie, Bob, Bonita, and Family: thoughts are very much with you all in the loss of Dale. With much care and sympathy from us in Western New York,
Beverly Parsons Timentwa says
Dale was my first cousin. He was the kindest and sweetest man. Even though much time lapsed between us seeing each other, that didn’t make a difference. He’s going to be missed.
Hugs and love to all of his family.
Sharlene and Keith Stav says
Dear Ellen and Bonita,
We are so sorry to hear of Dale’s passing. He was such a wonderful and caring person,
as all of you are. You are always special to us.
Every time we trim our cows feet , we think of you!!
Please know that you’re in our thoughts and prayers.
Keith and Shar Stav
Teri Naylor says
Wonderful to have friends like this Stephens family. Dale will be greatly missed. He was a rock and pillar. Yeah
With love, Teri Naylor