Stephanie Jean Hein, age 42, of Forsyth passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth after her long and courageous battle with cancer. Her family was at her side. Stephanie was born on May 13,
1980, in Lander, Wyoming to Nancy and Jack Holmquist.
Stephanie attended school in Colstrip until fifth grade. Her family moved to Forsyth in 1990 where she started school. While attending school in Forsyth, she was a part of speech and drama, Business Professionals of America, and the cheerleading squad. Stephanie graduated from Forsyth High School in 1998. After graduation, she attended the University of Wyoming for a year and a half and later graduated from Montana State University Billings with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Psychology. In 2000, Stephanie married Jody Nielson with whom she had her
daughter Trinity in 2002. In 2010, she married Greg Hein and they later had their son, Kellen in 2012. Stephanie’s pride and joy were her two children. She was a wonderful mother who would always put her children first. She found great
satisfaction in watching her children in their various activities.
Stephanie worked various jobs, including First State Bank of Forsyth as a teller and State Farm as a Service Representative for over a decade. She also served on the Chamber of Commerce and eventually rose to serve as its president. She decided to change careers and accepted a position with Stevenson and Sons Funeral Homes. She then chose to further her education in pursuit of a Mortuary Science degree amidst her battle with cancer. Stephanie was very proud when she was appointed as County Coroner in 2020. She took pride in helping her community and surrounding areas by extending her heart and helping hands to the needs of others. Her position at Stevenson and Sons
Funeral Homes allowed her to Stephanie Jean Hein find her true calling where she embodied all that funeral service was. Her role in the funeral home reflected her selfless essence.
In 2016, Stephanie generously donated a kidney, saving the life of a woman in need. While she loved her career and happily dedicated her time to it, in her spare time, Stephanie enjoyed reading, fishing, camping, hunting, and anything pertaining to the outdoors. One of her most recent accomplishments was her four-day trek to shoot the elk of her dreams while still battling cancer. She had a deep love for animals, who she fondly referred to as her fur babies. She had a passion for travel and loved to enjoy a nice glass of wine. Stephanie was an avid Denver Broncos fan and took pleasure
in watching them win a game or two. She took a lot of pride and pleasure in spending time with those who were near and dear to her heart. You could always find Stephanie alongside her lifelong best friend Charlee Creasy.
Stephanie is preceded in death by her grandparents, Vern and Jackie Holmquist and Richard and Barbara Telck; cousin, Cameron Jones, Carrie Holmquist; and father-in-law, Russell Hein.
She is survived by her husband, Greg Hein; daughter, Trinity Nielson; son, Kellen Hein; mother, Nancy Holmquist; father, Jack Holmquist; mother-in-law, Barbara Hein; sister, Courtney Holmquist; brother, Jason (Tanna) Albiston; brother in law, Brent and Brad (Julie) Hein; nieces, McKenzie Hunter and Chancey Rick, Shannon and Michelle Hein, Larissa and
Annie Albiston; nephews, Payton Hunter and Cooper Rick, Riley and Brady Hein, Willy Albiston; aunts, Valerie Telck, Laura Ovando; uncle, Bill Telck; cousin, Richard Telck; adopted parents; Terry and Garnet Essex; adopted siblings, Wendee (Aaron, deceased) Essex, JT (Lynn) Essex, Colin (Cyndi) DuBois, Zamian (Meisha) Essex, Amber Essex, Rob and Charlee Creasy; adopted nieces, Madison and Makenzee Creasy; and multiple adopted nephews and nieces.
In lieu of flowers, you may donate to her Children’s education fund set up at First State Bank of Forsyth. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home was entrusted with arrangements.
The family received friends from 4 to 7 PM at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, and the funeral service was also held at Stevenson and Sons on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 11:00 AM. Burial followed at the Forsyth Cemetery.
