Steve Arnold McCann, beloved husband, brother, dad, and grandpa, went to be with his Lord and Savior at his home in Boulder on Feb. 9, 2025.
Known affectionately as “Butch” by many, Steve was born on Apr. 28, 1944, in Havre, the only son of Clarence “Shorty” and Helena McCann. Steve grew up on the family farm north of Joplin alongside his sisters Katherine (Kay) and Arlene (Peggy). He attended the Joplin Public Schools, graduating from high school on May 14, 1962. He then graduated in 1966 from Northern Montana College in Havre with a bachelor of science degree in secondary teacher education with an art sciences major.
During his college years, Steve met the love of his life, Rose Marie Deppmeier. They tied the knot on June 13, 1965, and embarked on more than 57 beautiful years together. After college, Steve and Marie started their family adventures, which took them to various places, including Inverness, Eureka, and Roundup, MT. During this time, Steve also pursued his master’s degree in natural sciences at the University of Idaho, which he proudly completed in 1970.
