Our Staff

Miles City Office

Joe Stevenson	Patty Jo & Joseph D. Stevenson- Director A graduate of Mount Hood Mortuary in 1980, Joe returned to the family business in Miles City. He and Patricia Riley were married and have four sons: Jason, Scott, Mikel and David. He is a member of the Rotary Club, Elks, Eagles, Custer County Art Center, Grace Bible Church.
Todd Stevenson	Terri & Todd Stevenson, Directors Todd was born in Miles City, MT and was a graduate of Custer County District High School. Terri was born in Redding, CA and gradated from Green Mountain High School in Lakewood, CO. Terri & Todd both graduated from Mount Hood Mortuary School in 1984, returning to the family business in Miles City and were married in 1982. They have two children Tiffany and TJ. They are members of the Grace Bible Church, Custer County Art Center and the Miles City Town & Country Club. Todd is also a member of Kiwanis, Elks, and Eagles. Terri is active in grief Support and follow-up groups, Hospice, and most of all, enjoys spending time with her children.
Matt Coon	Matt T. Coon, Director Matt was born in Fairplay, CO and was raised and attended schools in Miles City graduating from Custer County District High School. He graduated from Mount Hood Mortuary School in 1994 and returned to Miles City where he has been employed at Stevenson & Sons since. He is a member of the Grace Bible Church, Eagles, Lions and the Miles City Town & Country Club.
	Kevin T. Reid, Funeral Director Kevin was born in Williston, North Dakota and grew up on his family’s farm and ranch in Poplar, Montana. He graduated from Sidney Senior High School (Montana) in 1993 and enlisted in the United States Air Force. Kevin was able to proudly serve our country for four years as an Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist. Kevin was deployed to Saudi Arabia two different times, for a total of ten months. Kevin graduated from Mount Hood Mortuary School in Gresham, Oregon in 2000 and has been a part of the Stevenson “family” since 2006. He is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the American Legion. After Kevin’s father passed away in 1995, Kevin knew that he wanted to help grieving families through their difficult times, just as he and his family were helped at their difficult time.
	Tammy R. Hutchinson, Office Manager Tammy was born in Ekalaka, MT and graduated from Carter County High School in Ekalaka. She is a graduate of Miles Community College in 1996 with her Associates of Arts Degree and a Small System Computers Degree . She has been employed at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home since 1997. She is a member Grace Bible Church.
Brody, Sara, Maggie & Jase	Sara Jane Erlenbusch Sara was born in Bozeman, MT and graduated from Custer County High School, in Miles City, in 1995. She graduated with her bachelors degree in Liberal Science with an emphasis on business management and communications. She was married to Brody Erlenbusch in August of 2005 and has a daughter, Maggie Jaine (7), along with their new addition, Jase Daniel born on June 1, 2006. Sara has been working at Stevenson's since January of 2002.
Lou & John Wellems	John Wellems John is a Miles City native having worked for the Milwaukee Railroad for several years. He joined the Stevenson "family" in 1982 as an assistant funeral director. He and Lou have been happily married for over 25 years now. John loves working with the horses. He has driven the Clydesdales for countless funerals and weddings.
Clarence Cridland	Clarence Cridland
*Forsyth, MT*
Frank Arb	Frank Arb, Funeral Director Frank was born in South Dakota and grew up in Northern Idaho graduating from Bonners Ferry High School in 1978. He married his wife Susan in 1979 and they have 4 sons: Bradley, Loren, Andrew, & Corey. Frank owned and operated Arb Insurance Agency for 25 years before selling his business and going back to College after his children were raised. He attended the University of Great Falls, MSUGF and graduated with honors from Mount Hood Community College before coming to work for Stevenson's Funeral Home in Forsyth. He is active in several community clubs, enjoys cooking, traveling with his wife and listening to music.
Kristine Purkett	Kristine Purkett- Secretary Kristine was born in Billings, Montana and is a graduate of Billings West High and the University of Montana. She is married to Darin Purkett and they have three children; Dalaney, Dannon and Damian. Kristine is the president of Forsyth Youth Council, a board member of AAU Soccer and also the Director of Girls Fast Pitch Softball and Basketball. She enjoys golfing, coaching her girls in fast pitch softball and basketball and most of all just spending time with her children and husband. Kristine has been with Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth since January of 2004.
Jack Fleming	Jack Fleming - Funeral Assistant Jack was born in Livingston, Montana and, over the years, has left Montana three times but has always returned because of the friendliness of the people. He joined the staff of Stevenson and Sons in 2005 as a Funeral Directors Assistant. He and Caroline were married in 2000 and have 2 daughters, 2 sons and most importantly 2 grandsons. They attend 1st Presbyterian Church. Spare time is spent visiting the grandsons or renovating their 100 year old home.
Scott Hein	Scott Hein Scott was born in Miles City and went to school in Forsyth, graduating from Forsyth High School in 1988. He earned his associate degree in Ranch Management from Sheridan College. He and his wife, Terri, have three children; Laura (7) Carson (5) and Lindsey (2). He is a member of the Forsyth Volunteer Fire Department and involved in the family ranch operation when not working at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home. He has been with Stevenson's since January of 2004.

*Wolf Point, MT*
Tim, Amber and Kyle	Tim Pust, Director Tim and Amber have lived in Montana nearly all of their lives both growing up in Sidney. They have made Wolf Point their home since August, 2005. They like being part of the Wolf Point community. Tim is a member of Gideon’s International and both enjoy being involved with their church. Tim is a regular pianist for worship services, and Amber helps with various ladies events. Tim has been interested in becoming a funeral director since high school. He graduated in 1999 with an Associate of Science Degree in Funeral Service and received his Montana Funeral Director’s License in 2001. Amber holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. Tim and Amber were married in July, 2001. They keep busy with their one son, Kyle, who was born in August 2006 and their two dogs, Ginger and Annie.
Larry Burckhard	LARRY BURCKHARD Larry was born and raised in Great Falls, MT. He graduated from CMR High School where he enjoyed running for the cross-country and track teams. Larry spent his college years in Williston and Minot, ND. He graduated from Minot State University with a degree in physical and elementary education. He was a teacher in Great Falls for 12 years. He also coached basketball, volleyball, and track. Larry joined Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in June 2003. He currently lives in Lustre and coaches track at Lustre Christian High School. He is also the “Lustre Lion” mascot at the basketball games. Larry attends the Mennonite Brethren Church and loves sports and spending time in the outdoors.
Gail Flesch Green	Gail Flesch Green Gail Flesch Green was born in Shelby, Mt. When you ask her where she is from she says “before I moved to Wolf Point in 1975 I was from ‘Allover’ Montana’.” Do you know where that is? Some of the places she has lived are: Great Falls, Augusta, Roy, Lewistown, Libby, Townsend, Dillon, Billings and Missoula She is a graduate of Augusta High School and received her Fashion Design training in Denver, CO. She joined the staff at CSMC in March of this year. One of her sons is a Systems Engineer ITT lead in Seattle, WA and the other is in Boise, ID pursuing his medical degree after serving in the US Army as an OR Tech and returning from Kuwait. Her special interests are serious quilting and creating quilted wall art, singing and playing the autoharp and working in the community to educate about the effects of drugs and abuse. Gail loves the outdoors and especially the country. She is a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church but loves the diversity of all peoples.
Rev. Frank & Deborah Lenihan	Rev. Frank Lenihan Rev. Frank was born and raised in California. After high school Frank spent 4 years in the U.S. Marine Corps serving in Sweden, Japan, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait where he fought in Operation Desert Shield/Storm. Returning from the Middle East, Frank married the love of his life Deborah and headed off to college where he earned degrees in Education, Biblical Studies and Pastoral Theology. Frank has been pastoring for 8 years and is the current pastor of Lustre MB Church in N.E. Montana. He serves as the Montana State Representative for the Christian-Hebraic Ministry Bridges For Peace. He spends most of his free time with his four children Amanda, Timothy, McKaylah and Elijah. He travels and leads tours to Israel annually and has visited over 11 countries world-wide.
Susan Smith	Susan Smith Susan Smith was born and raised in Skagway, Alaska. After graduating from Skagway High School she attended Northwest Bible College in Kirkland, Washington and then continued her education at Griffin Business College in Bellevue, Washington. She is a medical transcriptionist by trade. Susan and Steve were married in September, 1983 and they have three children, Mikela (12), Alissa (11) and Zachary (9). Steve and Susan have pastored since 1985 in Washington, Alaska and, since 2003, at Wolf Point Assembly of God. She enjoys baking/cooking, gardening and spending time with her parents who have just moved to Columbus, Montana after 45 years in Alaska. Susan joined the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel Family in February of 2007

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