Steven Dale Inabnit, 55

Steven Dale Inabnit, 55, of Whitefish, died of natural causes at his home on June 6, 2009. He was born on Aug. 22, 1953, in Conrad. He graduated from Conrad High School in 1971, and went on to attend and graduate from Helena Vo-Tech.

He then worked with computers for a large bank. After deciding that office life wasn't for him, he pursued a career in the plumbing field, where he found much success. He owned and operated Big Mountain Plumbing in Whitefish for over 25 years. In addition to running a full time business, he also raised twin sons who worked in the business with him while they attended high school and college.

In addition to work, Steve enjoyed everything that Montana has to offer including hunting, fishing, hiking, rafting, rock hounding, remodeling his home, and spending time with family, especially with his two new grandchildren.

He is survived by his parents, Dale and Mary Ann Inabnit, of Conrad; son, Josh and his wife, Mary, of Missoula, with granddaughter, Grace; son, Jeremy, and his wife, Saxon, of Missoula, with grandson, Tyler; brothers, Gordon and his wife Helen of Rudyard, and Dan and his wife Debbie of Valier; sisters, Janet King of Valier, Donna Hilliard and her husband Bill of Havre, and Lorna Kovatch and her husband Kenny of Ovando; ex-wife and friend, Maureen Widhalm, of Missoula; and numerous friends, nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be outdoors at 2 p.m. Friday, June 19, at Steve's home at 540 W. Ninth St. in Whitefish.