Paul's Obituary
Paul Thomas Sibert, Jr. passed away unexpectedly from natural causes on April 18, 2024. Paul was born in Great Falls, Montana on September 28, 1958, to Paul and Patricia (Freeman) Sibert. Paul attended school in Great Falls and met Diana Deiter, the love of his life, while at Great Falls High. They met while serving detention and upon seeing Diana, Paul told his best friend, “I am going marry that girl.” Paul spent most of his life in Great Falls except for an overseas deployment while serving in the U.S. Army. Paul served from November of 1976 to November of 1980. Paul and Diana welcomed their son, Dustin, in December of 1976.
Paul was a master carpenter and self-proclaimed stud-muffin. He worked for a variety of construction companies as well as working on small jobs on his own. Paul took great pride in his work and no job was ever finished until it met his high standards. For the past eight years, Paul and Diana managed the Doris Point Boat Launch on Hungry Horse Reservoir where Paul met and made many friends. Boaters from near and far were always provided with a thrilling golf cart ride to and from the boat launch, and all children knew they could count on Paul to hand them a popsicle.
Paul tried to use the struggles he faced in life to help to support others. Paul was involved in peer support and mentoring for recovery programs and the Center for Mental Health. Everyone who knew Paul talked of his big heart and unconditional support for those in need. It did not matter if it was 4:00 p.m. or 4:00 a.m., if you called Paul for help, he came running.
Paul knew no greater joy than being a father and a grandfather, and every moment with his family brought him such joy and wonder. There was never a conversation held with Paul where their accomplishments were not shared. His eyes would shine with love and pride whenever he talked about them. Anyone who witnessed them together knew that love was reciprocated.
Paul was preceded in death by his sister, Susan, and his parents. Paul is survived by his wife, Diana; son, Dustin, and daughter-in-law, Lynn; grandchildren, Brad, Kylie, Madalyn, and Makenzie; great-granddaughter, Addasyn; sister, Debbie (Ivan) Beston of Kalispell, Montana; brother, Jerry of Clancy, Montana; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A celebration of Paul’s life will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Eagles Lodge in Great Falls. In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul’s name may be made to The Center for Mental Health, 513 1st Ave South, Great Falls, Montana.
