On December 27, 2021 Brad Eugene Grist passed away at his home in Terry, Montana. He was 48 years old.
Brad was born on April 26, 1973 in Glendive, Montana to Gene and Norma Grist. He went to Kindergarten in Brockway, Montana. He attended school in Terry, Montana through his sophomore year. His junior years was spent in Circle, Montana. He graduated from the Box Elder Job Corps, in Nemo, South Dakota as a Brick Layer in the Spring of 1993. After graduation he got a job with Icicle Seafoods, out of Seattle, Washington. In 1994, he joined the United States Army, as a Military Policeman, stationed at Fort Polk, Louisiana. In September 1994, he was deployed to Haiti during Operation Uphold Democracy and returned in 1995. After returning from Haiti, he separated from the Army and went to work in the Oil Fields near Thermopolis, Wyoming. In 1996 he went to work with his Uncle Al, traveling the United States, doing sheet rock work. Brad also did brick and tile work. In 2002 he returned to boat life and went to work on the Stellar Sea, for Icicle Seafoods, Inc., out of Seward, AK. He started out processing fish and worked his way up to head maintenance engineer. He loved the boat life. In 2013, he gave up his sea legs and moved back to Terry and moved in with his sister and family. It was at this time that he joined Bob’s Body Shop and learned to become an Auto Body Technician. Brad really enjoyed his job and became very good at it. He worked there for 8 years. While working for Bob, he added side jobs doing sheet rock and painting work around Eastern Montana. He also did roofing work for family and close friends.
In his free time, Brad enjoyed fishing at Fort Peck, throwing darts, hunting, outdoor cooking, and working at Demolition Derbies and Bump and Runs. He bought his first house in 2017 and was looking forward to fixing it up. His greatest joy was spoiling and doting on his only niece and her friends.
Brad was preceded in death by his grandparents Bud and Margie Grist; grandmother Leona Hellman; cousin Cory Grist; uncle Bill Grist; Uncle and Aunt Al and Sue Hellman. He is survived by his parents Gene and Norma Grist; sister Dawn (Keith) Olson; niece Jordyn Olson; aunt Cathy Grist; uncles and aunts: Bob and Bev Hellman and Dale and Jaynee Hellman; numerous cousins and great aunts and uncles and close friends Larry Scheid and Brian Wallace.
Family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry. Military Graveside services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Prairie County Cemetery in Terry. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners.
Service Schedule
Family to Receive Friends
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 5, 2022
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Terry, Montana 59349
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday January 5, 2022
Prairie County Cemetery
Terry, Montana 59349
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Blayne & Family says
Deeply saddened. Gene, Norma, Dawn… you are all in our prayers. May the Lord comfort you and give you peace.
Reed Reyman says
So very sorry and sad to hear about Brad. Deepest condolences.
God Bless
Reed and Sandra
Jannell says
Sorry to hear of Brad’s passing. Prayers and comfort sent to all family
🙏❤🙏
Ruby Bearley says
Sorry to hear about ur loss my thoughts and prayers are with u all,
Marty and Jeanette O'Dea says
Gene,Norma,and Dawn, our deepest sympathy to hear of Brads passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers
God Bless you all.
Lori Reierson says
To Brads family I am so sorry for your loss you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Gonna miss throwing darts with you Brad. RIP
Jim & Marj Anderson says
So sorry to hear of your loss of Brad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sonja Sutton says
Gene, Norma and Dawn so very sad to hear about Brad. Thoughts and prayers with you all. Sonja Martin Sutton
arlen and alice miller says
Gene, Norma and Dawn, So sorry to hear of the loss of Brad ,Thoughts and prayers for you all
Curt & Joyce Schwartz says
Our condolences and prayers to Gene, Norma, Dawn and all of Brad’s family during this difficult time.
Carol A LaRose Schuetzle says
So very sorry to hear of Brad passing.
Such nice guy, fun dart player and will be missed.
Our thoughts, prayers, hugs and love are with all of Brad’s family and friends.
🙏💞🙏💞🙏💞
Carol and Warren Schuetzle
Kerri Strasheim says
I am so sorry to hear about Brad. My favorite memory will always be of his drawings in school. I even got to tell him this not long ago. Sincere condolences on his loss to you all.
Michele Steyh says
Norma, Gene, and Dawn:
I am so sorry to read about the passing of Brad. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Ron and Shelley Schultz Steyh
KIMBERLY HEINZ says
So sorry to hear about the loss of Brad. May he rest in peace. Let your memories comfort you in the coming days. Sending you all hugs. Kim, Dale and family
pamela goplen says
Our sincere condolences and prayers for the whole family. May he Rest in Peace.
Mark and Pam Goplen
judi cramer says
my heart hurts for your family. big extra prayers. we all love you much. judi and frank
Maureen Stiles says
Dear Gene, Norma, Dawn, & family,
We are so sorry to hear of Brad’s death! We always enjoyed him! He will be missed! May God give you His comfort & strength now & in the days ahead! With love & prayers, Jim & Maureen
Cheryl Fuhrman says
So sorry to hear of your loss,I don’t think I ever had the privilege of meeting him but know Mom and Dad thought the world of him. Know you are in our thoughts.
Mary Ann Stockhill Liles says
Dear Norma, Gene and Dawn, Deepest sympathy on the death of Brad. A difficult year in all respects, and this has just made it harder for you. You have many friends and they are praying for you, as I am. God bless and love from Mary Ann Liles
Craig N Jerianne Dunnam says
Gene, Norma, Dawn and all of Brad’s family and friends. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you pass through this difficult time. “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.” (Matthew 5:4)
Dave Atkinson says
We were so sad to hear about brad, will see you on Wed, Dave @ Agnes Atkinson Our thoughts @ prayers are with you!
Tim and Diane says
So so sorry to hear of Brad’s passing. He was a friendly guy and did very good work! Our sincere sympathy to all his family.
Karol Willardson says
Gene, Norma, and Dawn. Sending you prayers for healing at this difficult time. Find comfort in the love of friends and family. I am so, so sorry for your loss. Karol
Marvin & Karen Wallace says
Gene, Norma, and Dawn. So sorry to hear of Brads pasing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all his family during this diffucult time.
Marvin & Karen
Dora Meidinger-Huckins says
Please accept my sincere condolences during this difficult time! You are all in my prayers of comfort and strength!
💔🙏🏻💔🙏🏻💔
Bruce & Cleo Schwartz says
Sending our deepest condolences to Gene, Norma and family. Our thoughts are with you all during this heart breaking loss.💔
Pam Rogge says
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
vadnae says
Gene, Norma, Dawn,
Was so sorry to hear this. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers at this very sad time.
Kim and Patti Murphy says
Gene, Norma and Dawn we are so sorry to learn of Brads passing. Remembering him as a youngster he always seemed to have a big smile! Praying for comfort at this time, a life ended too soon. Kim and Patti Murphy
Kathryn West says
So very sorry for your loss.
Kathy (Hinnaland) West
Jean Trask Brown says
So sorry for your loss.
TANYA MARCHION says
Gene and Norma
So sorry to hear of Brads passing. He and my son were best buds. May God bless you in your sorrows.
Tanya ( Loudon ) Marchion
Uncle Gene $. Aunt Delores says
So sorry for your loss our prayers for you and your family
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Ruth Peck says
Gene, Norma & Dawn, my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this most difficult time.
Mike and Pam McClellan says
So sorry to hear of Brads passing. Mike enjoyed working with Brad and he will be missed. Blessings to the family!
Uncle Alvin & Rosemary Glaser says
Sorry for the loss of your Son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Norma,Gene, Dawn, and all your family.
Janet says
So very sorry for your loss. May God Bless you and be with you.
Cher Kitson says
Brad was an amazing friend and neighbor! We had bbqs and backyard party, we would have some amazing times,and were suppose to have dinner that week, the guys were going to bbq in the snow! We love you🙏♥️‼️ You will truly truly be missed
Tom and Bridget says
We are so very sorry for your loss. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom and Bridget
Thea says
Gene, Norma & Family,
So sorry for your loss. My 🙏 prayers are with your family.
Keith hruska says
Gene, Norma, Dawn and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear about Brad. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Keith and Helen Hruska
Carrie and Dan says
Norma and family we are so sad to hear of your loss of your son . Our prayers and thoughts are coming your way with extra hugs to you all . Love and prayers, Uncle Dan and Aunt Carrie