Dick was born to Dick O. and Patricia Silvonen on January 16, 1957 in Butte, Montana. Dick was raised in Divide, Montana by his mother Patricia Arms and stepfather Ben Arms. He attended Divide School, from 1st through 8th grade. He spent many happy hours fishing on Divide Creek, riding his motorcycles and enjoying life in the country with his friends. Dick loved flat tracking, motocross,and traveling with his mom and Uncle Hank Adams, who introduced him to racing and was always a great friend and uncle.
Dick graduated from Butte High in 1976. He came to Helena to attend Helena Vo-tech and study diesel mechanics, where he met his wife, Cindy. They had four sons and one daughter: Chris, Brad, Michael, Marcus and Jannie.
Dick always wanted to be a lineman. In 1979 he began his career at Williams Construction in St. Regis, MT. Dick was a hard worker and always did whatever it took to support his family. He worked on the 500 line, traveled for work to Detroit, Chicago, Seattle, several locations in California and all points throughout Montana.
Dick loved his children and enjoyed many years of watching them excel in sports and many other activities.
Dick and Cindy built two houses together. They enjoyed camping, and traveling with friends for many years. Dick was a faithful member of Fortress of Joy Church for nearly 30 years.
Dick was proceeded in death by his Father, Dick O. and stepmother Mary Silvonen. His stepfather Ben Arms. Mother in law Joyce Sturn.
He is survived by his mother, Patricia Arms. Wife, Cindy. Sons: Chris, Brad(Carissa), Michael (Brittany), Marcus (Rebecca) all of Helena and daughter: Jannie Silvonen of Butte. Grandchildren: Shaina, Tyler, Matthew, Ayla, Gracen, Reece, Bailee, Teagan,
Emma Jean, Ayden, Ellie, Ashton, Charlee & Parker Silvonen.
Step Brothers: Jay Arms of Butte and Ben Arms of Ramsey. Step sister Michelle Daniels of Glen.
Uncles: Hank Adams (Becky), Joe Adams (Laurie), along with many cousins.
A memorial service to celebrate Dick’s life will be held Thursday, October 29 at 11 a.m., at Fortress of Joy Church.
Memorials may be sent to Fortress of Joy Church, 720 Faw Road, Helena, 59602
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Gilda Clancy says
Dan and I enjoyed Dick and loved him and his family. Praying for the “peace and grace of the Lord” for Cindy and all.
Anonymous says
Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Dick Silvonen.
Kathy Rowsey says
Dick’s crazy sense of humor is what I remember most. I could not be around Dick and Cindy without noticing the humor that was obviously part of their relationship. With all of life’s challenges, humor is a gift they possessed and gave out. After moving back from California, I reached out to give Dick a “Sister Hug.” However, he informed me he was charging a dollar per hug. He had retired and needed the extra cash!
Jennifer Fauque says
I remember going to the lineman rodeo and watching Dick compete. He loved his job and was really good at it. I also remember our families getting together even if us kids played baseball im the field.
Jennifer Fauque
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Florist Choice Bouquet was purchased for the family of Dick Silvonen.