Steve Blaine Warburton

Steve Blaine Warburton of Harlem, MT passed away on July 7, 2025, following a lengthy battle with chronic acute idiopathic pancreatitis with his daughter KaelaRae and wife Patricia (Tish) lovingly at his side.

Steve was born on September 18, 1965, in Lewistown, MT to Linda Rae Henderson and attended school in Warrick, Zurich, Havre Public Schools, Northern Montana College (now MSU Northern), and Miles City Community College.

Steve was the father of KaelaRae Elaine Warburton and loving grandfather of Jaela and Addie Dalrymple. In 2006, Steve met his best friend and love of his life, Patricia (Tish) Frenette, and they eventually resided on their small ranch in Harlem, MT.

Steve was an accomplished musician and respected truck driver for road construction projects all over Montana. Music was his passion, and he enthusiastically entertained many through his DJ and Karaoke Company Rikca-Shae Productions and the Latigo Band of Montana. It was his aunt Cindy Henderson that ignited his passion for music. It was through that passion that Steve had the profound honor of collaborating with talented musicians and developed lasting bonds and treasured friendships.

Steve is proceeded in death by his mother Linda Warburton (aka The Rose Lady); grandparents Gregory (Buck) and Elaine Henderson; grandparents Wallace and Blanche Warburton; in-laws David and Joyce Frenette; numerous aunts and uncles; beloved second wife Mary Zillaine Warburton; and many other dear relatives.

Steve is survived by his wife Patricia (Tish) Frenette; his daughter KaelaRae Warburton; his beloved granddaughters Jaela and Addie; his father John Warburton; his siblings Susan Warburton, Sherry (Scott) Kaul, Shane (Danielle) Warburton; aunts Sharon Martin, Carol Sluggett, and Cindy Henderson; uncle Jerry Henderson; and many other cherished relatives.

Memorial donations can be made in his name to the National Pancreatic Foundation, Hope Hospice Center, and Caregiver Action Network.

A Celebration of Life for Steve Blaine Warburton will be announced at a later date to allow time for his family to privately grieve and allow his daughter and granddaughters to attend his Celebration of Life.