Minnie Johanna Stevens

Minnie Johanna (Kenison) Stevens, with a loving heart and radiant grace, took her last breath on 21 September, 2026 at the age of 88 surrounded by her four children.

Minnie was born on 18 June 1938 in Dillon, Montana to Edward Kenison and Bertha Salmonsen. Minnie enjoyed teaching Sunday school at the Lutheran Church, country music, going to the local Rodeo, cooking, playing card games, picnics, long road trips and mountain rides with her family. She was the designated camp cook on many fishing trips to the Blacktail area. Her love of the outdoors, caring for farm animals, household pets, and spending quality time with family was the center of her life.

Minnie graduated from Beaverhead County High School and enjoyed being part of the highschool dance team and choir. She graduated the Butte Academy Beauty Culture College and excepted her first official job at the Beaverhead Laundry and dry cleaners. She also work as a Montana Standard paper carrier and enjoyed multiple paper routes with her mom Bertha. Many people knew Minnie for her quality and exceptional delivering of the newspapers and also working for Anna's oven. She always loved to take on small jobs like babysitting children, ironing clothes, and enjoying time with her vegetable and gorgeous flower gardens. She was forever grateful to all the love, support, and mentorship given to her and her family.

Minnie is survived by her four children; Annie (Pat) Wagenfehr, Mike Stevens, Lisa (Scott) Rakich, Rob Stevens (Kelly Taylor). Eight Grandchildren; Josh, Kevin, Keisha, Kaitlyn, Todd, Bradley, Brooklynn, and Kylie. Five Great grandchildren; Tianna, Clayton, Isabella, Zachariah, and Hewitt. She was welcomed into heaven with open arms, by her beloved parents Bertha, Edward, and brother Eddie.

A celebration of life will be held Friday October 9th 2026, 11:00 a.m. at the Brundage funeral home. The family asked instead of flowers, donations be made to the local United Way of Beaverhead County and Women's Resource center.