Steve Richard Enott

Steve Richard Enott, 82, of Great Falls, passed away on July 6, 2021, after a long, tough, courageous battle with cancer. Steve was born October 29, 1938 to Steve and Bernice Enott. He was the oldest of 6 children. The Enott’s lived in Fair-Addition in the house they all built together. Picking on his only sister Patty Ann trying to teach her how to stick up for herself. As an amateur boxer he won many fights and became a Golden Gloves boxer. Traveling all over Montana competing against the top competitors of that town. Having plenty of stories to tell with one of his favorites was in Butte after winning his match he went to eat dinner at the M&M Bar and Cafe on N Main. Telling that “He dropped a quarter at the top of the hill watching it roll down the hill all the way to the Flats!”. He had good memories competing with Marvin Camel a Golden gloves boxer who was one of the best boxers, that bout ending in a split decision, and another bout was with Dick Sargent. He competed in 130 in the ring matches, winning 82. He cherished the moments and time he was able to spend with Emette Murphy, his trainer. After finishing high school, he joined the Marine Corp where he joined their boxing club, participating in 57 matches and wining 55. When he returned to Great Falls a couple years later, he married Bonnie Young, in 1958. Starting in December, they had 5 children but after 13years they divorced. Steve worked many different jobs he favored being a heavy equipment operator always talked about the steak jumper had to hurry because it did not take him long to cut the grade. There was not many that could do the job he did or have the experiences he had one of him hanging off a cliff in the grader. He knew his job well many construction companies would call him to come work for them. One company was in Denver, Co. working for them for many years until he slipped out of a piece of equipment and broke his neck causing him to have to retire. He moved back to Montana to be closer to his family. As soon as arriving back home he worked at the family bar “Lido Bar” whenever his brothers needed him, he was always there to Spell off the previous bartender. Becoming close to Bruce and Tom. During his shift he would play pool and was a excellent player. Steve also loved racehorses. Every summer weekend he would be at the racetrack with his favorite Aunt Jean Fyall, Aunt Peg, Uncle Mack, Maxine, and many other race fans. He trained and raced horses of his own to but the best years were with Windy Vukasin as his trainer, together those two won many races, Steve bought Really Windy winning Many races. A member of The Cowboys Association and bartending at the Cowboys Bar and Museum for a number of years enjoying every bit of his time with the Cowboy Association. Aunt Peg introduced Steve to Sharon, his loving lifelong partner, at the West Side Vets after the races one summer evening. They danced to “Swinging Doors” and are still dancing after 19yrs. Sharon you are the best! The Enott family would like to thank you for your love & dedication, you have shown Steve through these trouble times, you are such a blessing! We would also like to thank all the staff at Sletten Cancer Center for the wonderful care they showed Steve. Along with Dr.Lee, his Primary Care Dr.Tang along with the Nurses and Drs at Benefis. Thank you for your kindness He is survived by his daughters; Charlotte “Chuckie” Enott, of Puyallup, WA, Theresa DaMonte, of Reno, NV, Jackie Enott, of Great Falls. With 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 3 Great, Great Grandchildren His brothers; Tom, of Great Falls, Dan, of Great Falls, and Bruce, of Great Falls and his only sister Patty Ann Flesh of Great Falls, and many nieces and nephews He is preceded in death by his parents Steve & Bernice, sons Steve “Gus” Enott and Jack “Butch” Enott brother Michael of Milwaukee and his favorite sister-in-law Sandra Enott who he became close to. At Steve’s request there are no services planned a possible Celebration of Life later.