Our Staff

Michele is a Pennsylvania native who earned her degree in mortuary science from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1993. After becoming licensed, she worked in Pennsylvania until August of 1999. The mountains called her west, so she relocated to Western Colorado where she worked in Delta County Colorado as a mortician and assistant coroner for several years. Michele recently joined the team at Franzen-Davis Funeral Home bringing her experience and passion for helping those in need at a time of loss. 

A country girl at heart, Michele loves the mountains, where she enjoys side-x-side riding and snowmobiling. She also loves to camp, shoot trap, hunt, and fish. Michele has felt very graciously welcomed in Livingtson and hopes to meet friends who enjoy doing the things she loves.

Kari was raised in Montana and has lived in Livingston most of her life. She recently joined the Franzen Davis staff after working in the finance industry for many years. Kari and her husband Clark have four children and two grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren, outdoor activities, riding motorcycles and traveling with her husband.

Sandy is a Livingston native, attending Winans Elementary, Lincoln Junior High and graduating from Park High School in 1972. She attended one year of college before marrying Ted in 1973. Ted and Sandy were married for 49 years before his passing in February 2022. 

Sandy is very active in the Episcopal Church. She is a life member of St. Andrew’s parish in Livingston, has served on the Vestry at St. Andrew’s, has served on several committees and councils for the Diocese of Montana and has represented Montana at the Episcopal Church General Convention eight times. 

Formerly the chaplain for Livingston HealthCare Hospice Sandy officiated at many memorial and funeral services. She serves Franzen-Davis Funeral Home as a funeral home assistant.

Paul is a transplant to Livingston coming by way of Wisconsin and Michigan.  He and his wife, Kathy, were long-time travelers to the West and they love the mountains and the outdoors.  In the early days of their marriage, Mt. Rainier in Washington was their destination.  Over the years, as they slowed down, Montana became more and more like home to them.  Livingston eventually became the place where they had decided to retire.  It just so happened before that time in their life came around, Paul, who is also a Lutheran pastor, was called in early 2015 to serve St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Livingston . Paul and Kathy have been here ever since.   He is also now serving congregations in Lewistown and Mosby. Kathy is a music teacher in the community.

Paul serves as Funeral Director Intern, lead removal technician and facility manager for Franzen-Davis.

Celesta is a Gardiner native who graduated from Gardiner High School in 2016. Celesta has been working at Franzen Davis part-time since February of 2024.  She plans to attend community college in the fall of 2024 to earn her prerequisites to attend a Mortuary Science program and  become a Licensed Mortician. Until she graduates, Celeste is eager to assist families with PreNeed planning and paperwork.

Celesta loves to spend her free time outdoors hiking, harvesting wild herbs, making her own herbal teas, reading books, and she loves going to town with friends. She lives in Paradise Valley with her mom, brother and her cat. 

Fred Amborn is a Retired United Methodist Minister. Fred and Mary moved to Livingston in the summer of 2007 as Fred was appointed to Grace UMC in Livingston and Shields Valley UMC in Clyde Park. Mary is a teacher at East Side Elementary School. Fred and Mary love Montana and continue their adventures exploring Montana’s beauty and discovering its rich history by visiting the historic cities and ghost towns. After serving a ¾-time appointment in Belgrade, Fred retired from parish ministry with 40 years of service, in 2020. Fred reached out to Franzen-Davis Funeral Home with possible part-time employment and has been with us since the summer of 2020. He has worked as a recess aide for East Side Elementary School. As the Funeral Home Chaplain, Fred is available to offer funeral, memorial, graveside, or grief counseling services for those who have no connection to a church; want a non-sectarian service; or desire a non-religious celebration or memorial gathering.

Todd was born and raised in Miles City, MT and is a graduate of Custer County High School. He knew from an early age that he wanted to be a Funeral Director. Todd married Terri in 1982, and finished up his Associates degree at Miles City Community College. He then went on to get his

Mortuary Science degree in Portland Oregon, where he and his wife graduated together in 1984. After graduation, the couple came back to Miles City to work in the family business. Todd has a heart for funeral services, and he is also a visionary. He wanted to expand into other area towns and serve their communities as he has served Miles City and the surrounding areas. As the proper opportunities arose, he was able to take the highly regarded Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home name to many communities. Todd now spends a great deal of his time ensuring that the special care, personal attention and profound respect that are the foundation of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Homes are always honored at all of the different locations. They have two adult children: Tiffany and TJ. Tiffany is married to Ren Gardner and TJ is Married to Haley (Anderson). Tiffany and Ren have four boys. Todd actively follows his four grandsons as they participate in numerous and varied sporting events. He also very much enjoys just spending time with them. He is a member of Grace Bible Church, Montana Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association, The Miles City Club, Miles City Town & Country Club and served on The Board of Morticians. He enjoys hunting, fishing and cooking for family and friends, when time permits.

T.J. Stevenson was born and raised in Miles City, MT. He graduated from Custer County District High School in 2005 and then attended Montana State University of Billings, where he was a member of the golf team for three years and graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. T.J. then attended Mount Hood Mortuary School in Portland, OR and graduated the summer of 2010. He returned home to work with his family and is part of the third-generation family business. He married Haley (Anderson) on May 11, 2019. They welcomed their firstborn child, Blakely Anne, on March 18, 2022. Together they raise dogs, horses and registered Black Angus cattle. T.J. is a member of Grace Bible Church, The Town and Country Club, Kiwanis, President of the Montana Funeral Directors Association, and a member of The National Funeral Directors Association. He enjoys golfing, fishing, hunting and is a sports enthusiast.

Scott was born and raised in Miles City, MT. He graduated from Custer County District High School in 2002, and then went to Dickinson State University, where he got his degree in Business Management. Scott then attended Mount Hood Mortuary School, where he graduated in the summer of 2007. Scott and his wife Andrea have two children, Landon & Emerson. Scott is a member of the Grace Bible Church, The Miles City Club, the Town and Country Club, Montana Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association. Like others in his family, Scott enjoys Montana’s outdoor life. He enjoys hunting, fishing, golfing and watching football whenever he can find some time for relaxing.