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Brian Divine Obituary
Visitation is noon to 6 p.m. today at Retz Funeral Home in Helena. A celebration of life memorial service is 4 p.m. Monday at St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Brian is survived by his wife, Cari Divine, and their two sons, Josh Divine and Wes Divine, all of Helena; his parents, Don and Phyllis Divine of Livingston; his sister, Kelley Divine of Tacoma, Wash.; and his best friend, Wes Mikkola of Portland, Ore.
Brian was born Jan. 18, 1962, in Livingston, Mont., where he was raised during his childhood. He graduated in 1980 from Park Senior High School and, in 1990, received a double major from Montana State University with degrees in history and German. On Dec. 21, 1991, he married his soul mate and the love of his life, Cari Lind in Helena.
Brian had been working for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana since May 4, 1999. Prior to that, he was employed by the State of Montana for the Department of Administration in ITSD. He went to school for liberal arts, but ended up using his self-taught computer skills to advance his career opportunities.
Brian always had a passion for keeping busy with many hobbies. Some of these included coaching his son's baseball teams, photography, sketching, model railroading, golfing and playing guitar. He was also a Weight Watchers leader and loved his Saturday meetings and his members. He loved to travel and visit historic sites. His favorite holiday was Christmas, and we always thought he was a Santa Claus.
Brian's grandfather built a cabin in Luccock Park near Livingston in 1929. Brian's favorite memories come from this cabin. He will be there in spirit and we will visit him often.
Brian had the biggest heart in the universe and he gave so much of it that there wasn't enough left for him. He loved his family and his life and he will be deeply missed.
Memorials may be sent to the Wesley Divine Education Fund, 903 Hollins Ave., Helena, MT 59601.
Condolences may be left online at www.RetzFuneralHome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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for Brian Divine
Marie Mar
September 14, 2020
Just as I said in 2019....I will never forget Brian. He was a gentle giant and a hard worker. I lost my 52 year old son, Tony in December and truly feel your pain. Life is growing a little brighter as the months have gone by, but the little things make your heart ache, each day. I'm sure that Tony and Brian have met in heaven and they are both happy and watching over us. My sorrow will always be with the Divine family, and especially Kellie who was Tony's friend when he needed one the most and far afterwards. God bless you always.
Marie Mar
September 14, 2019
I will never forget Brian and I've thought about him often since his untimely death. He cooked for my husband and me in our Chinese Restaurant in Livingston and was a delight to be around. He always kept us laughing with his inventive names for the food and funny little stories. He was dependable and an excellent worker. I hope his family has been able to go on without him, and I know your grief while turning to sadness, has also grown lighter in remembering the fine man he was. God bless you all...
Carol [Stoll] Nichols
September 29, 2009
I am so very sorry for your loss. I was a classmate of Brian's and it is apparent from his obituary that his goodness, kindness, and warmth remained constants throughout his life. With sincere sympathy and prayers.
September 23, 2009
To Divine Family:
So sorry to hear of your loss. I also remember Brian as a child at Luccock Park. Remember him playing with our sons at the park. Wonderful times! His grandmother Mildred and my mom Orrilla are sisters.
May God be with you in your sorrow!
Jane & Stan Sacks, Des Moines, Washington
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September 22, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss.
I will always remember Brian's kindness working w/him doing computer support. He also taught classes at Helena VoTech. Once I told him I was interested in learning German. He proceeded to use the whole blackboard, excitedly, teaching me German! What a friend.
All our love and in our prayers,
Matt, Amy, Rachel, Luke, Isaac, and Ben Longren
Steven Hite
September 22, 2009
Cari, My deepest sympathies to you all. I will keep memories of you all at Leslie & Kenny's for Christmas. Brian was a great guy! May the Lord be a comfort to you & Wes & Josh.
Jamie Mickealson
September 21, 2009
Dear Kari,Wes & Josh,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Brian. We are praying & thinking of all of you at this time. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Jack Vaught
September 21, 2009
I send my sympathy and prayers for you at time. It is so difficult to lose someone at his young age. I didnot know Brian, but went to school with his dad, Don. May the Lord be real comforter to you................Jack R. Vaught
Brooke Garness
September 21, 2009
Cari, Josh, Wes and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great loss. Keep your memories of Brian close they will comfort you in the days ahead.
Cari, may you find comfort in your children, family & friends.
Garness Family
Angela Mancuso Smith
September 20, 2009
Don, Phyllis, Kellie
I am so sorry for the loss of your dear loved one. I remembered Brian in High School . He loved playing his guitar and always had a smile on his face. I remember Brian and his family they were fun to be with.
Jimmie Fox
September 20, 2009
The Divine Family
Words cant express how my heart hurts for you a this time. Brian was a great guy and a dear friend. Even though it had been a few years since I talked with him, we had a great time remembering running around the cabin with the metal detectors looking for hidden treasure and just knew we would find it someplace. My Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Laura Fox ( McGee)
September 20, 2009
This summer I once again spoke with Brian as he was working on his cabin. As a child Brian played with my son Jim either playing baseball or playing in the creek. His passing truly hurts my heart. Brian always crossed the meadow between his cabin and ours ( The McGee Cabin ) and always talked to Wally, my dad. When Dad passed in '07 Brian was there to give us his thot's and memories. That meant a lot to my sister, Beverly, and myself. I know that Brian is in good hands and has many people with him now that have gone before him and will always be part of Luccock's history. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with his family. Laura Fox( McGee)
June OConnor
September 20, 2009
My daughter and I lived next to Don's parents at one time. They were the nicest people and I'm sure Brian inherited it. I'm sorry for your loss
Carla Mar
September 20, 2009
Please accept my sincerest condolences over the loss of your dear loved one. I worked with Brian every day when I was a teenager waiting tables at my family's restaurant in Livingston where he was a cook. Brian was a conscientious person of substance who clearly possessed a quiet soul and a heart of gold. I am sure he will be missed by many.
Carl Hudson
September 20, 2009
Don and Phyllis, l never knew your son but l do know what it is like to lose some one very close to you. We wish you pleasant memories of Brian and love to his family.
Marie Mar
September 20, 2009
I am so sorry to hear of Brian's untimely death, and my prayers and thoughts are with all of his family during this sad time. Brian worked for my husband, Ben, and me at the Canton Restaurant in Livingston, as a cook, before he went to college. He was a joy to be around and a responsible and diligent employee. Ben is gone and Brian will meet him there, where they will have some great chats. We had many employees that came and went,in our businesses, but Brian was unforgetable!
Deana Flannery
September 20, 2009
Cari, Josh, Wes and family;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great loss. There are no words that can express our deep sympathy.
Deana, Dan, Daniel and Megan Flannery
Deane and Sandi Smith
September 20, 2009
My parents built a cabin next to the Divine cabin at Luccock Park. I remember Brian coming to his grandparent's cabin and playing in Pine Creek.
Janice Gould Murphy (2nd cousin)
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