Bruce Alan Brown, age 78, of Miles City formerly of Terry passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at his home in Miles City.
Bruce was born in Ismay, Montana on June 1, 1933, the son of Arthur and Pauline (Sheldon) Brown. He grew up on the Brown ranch southeast of Terry. He attended country school then Terry High School where he graduated as valedictorian in 1951. He enlisted in the United States Navy on April 14, 1952 where he was an Air Controlman 2nd Class. He was honorably discharged on March 23, 1956. Bruce married Jean Trask on September 20, 1952 in Norman, Oklahoma. They then moved back to the family farm at Terry where he farmed and ranched until 1966. He then worked for the Farmers Union Trading Company in Terry until 1984 when he started Bruce Brown Builders which he owned and operated until 2008 when he retired. Bruce enjoyed carving leather and was a master leather craftsman.
Bruce was an active member of the Community Presbyterian Church for 60 years and served as an Elder and Trustee. He was a Blue Lodge Mason, Royal Arch Mason, member of the Prairie County Soil Conservation Service Advisory Board, Prairie County Selective Service Board, Terry School Board, Prairie County Fair Board, Terry Chamber of Commerce, Montana Grain Growers and Montana Stockgrowers.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Jean Brown of Miles City, MT; his children: Rebecca Brown of Honolulu, HI; Alana Bryan of Puyallup, WA; Kimberly (Vince) Fontana of Arvada, CO; Cameron (Rhonda) Brown of Miles City, MT; and Melissa (Ed) Adams of Belgrade, MT; a brother, Philip Dale (Joan) Brown of Terry, MT; twenty seven grandchildren and twenty nine great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Jean Reimer.
Visitation will be held on Friday, November 18, 2011 from 1:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Terry followed by a prayer service at 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at the Community Presbyterian Church in Terry. Interment will follow in Veteran Section of the Prairie County Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Terry is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Holy Rosary Hospice, 2600 Wilson, Miles City, MT or to the Community Presbyterian Church of Terry.
Service Schedule
Visitation
13:00 to 18:00
Friday November 18, 2011
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home - Terry
Terry, MT 59349
Prayer Service
18:00
Friday November 18, 2011
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home-Terry
300 Spring Street
Terry, MT 59349
Funeral Service
14:00
Saturday November 19, 2011
Community Presbyterian Church
Terry, MT 59349
Service Schedule
Visitation
13:00 to 18:00
Friday November 18, 2011
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home - Terry
Terry, MT 59349
Prayer Service
18:00
Friday November 18, 2011
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home-Terry
300 Spring Street
Terry, MT 59349
Funeral Service
14:00
Saturday November 19, 2011
Community Presbyterian Church
Terry, MT 59349
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Kim and Dale Heinz says
We are so sorry for your loss. Bruce was a great man and will be remembered by many. Our thoughts and prayers are with all the family. Kim, Dale, Elizabeth, Emily, Joshua and Eva Heinz
Gene and Sue Cranford says
To the Brown Family,
So sorry to hear of your father’s passing. You are all in our prayers.
Cindy Lund says
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Brown family. May memories of Bruce cause you to smile.
Denise and Jay Harvey says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a great man and will be missed.
Cathy Comly says
So sorry for your loss, I love you all. Mellissa you hold a special place inmy heart and I know how much you loved your dad. ALways know he is in a better place. God bless you Brown Family Cathy
Del Linda Larsen Frost and Barry Rakes says
Dear Jean and Family,
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to all of you. Bruce was very special and kind man.
Paula & Richard Brooks says
Aunt Jean…works can’t describe how greatful we all are that we made the trip to visit with you all in 2009 with mom. Uncle Bruce and Mom are together now in a better place. Hold on to the memories and keep them close to your heart. God Bless you all…wish we could be there – our sincere blessing to all the family.
Love…Paula & Richard, Shari & Jamie and our families.
Walt and Linda Koehler says
Dear Jean and Family…
Words convey so little when hearts feel so much… I wish there were a deeper way to express our sympathy at this time of sorrow…
Dwight and Lynette Tague says
Bruce touched so many lives. He truly was a wise and talented man. Our sympathies to all of Bruce’s family.
Michele Sanders says
Jean & families, I am so sorry for the pain you’re going through. Bruce was such a wonderful, active man. All of you were like family to me so many years ago. Many prayers with all of you during this difficult time.
Love, Michele, Nacho, Chris, Kayla & Tyler
Candice (Hess) Dow says
My heartfelt condolences to the whole family. May God give you comfort and surround you with His peace. You are in my prayers.
Fred and Trenna Rothenbuhler says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, may God carry you through this time of sorrow and the memories of Uncle Bruce help ease your pain. Love you all!
Dave & Diedree says
Wish we could be there with you to give you each a hug and shed our tears with you. Bruce was a great man and friend and an asset to the community. But lets not forget the laughter and good times we shared together through the years. With our love and sympathy.
Burt Keltner Family says
Bruce was a great person and will be greatly missed. Heaven better enjoy his company as much as everyone down here has!
Phil and Dawn Lippo says
Although no words can truly help when someone dear departs, this message brings sympathy straight from our hearts to the family. Bruce was such a neat man.
Kevin and Toni Kalfell says
Jean and Family-Sorry to hear of Bruce’s passing but glad he is finally at peace. He was a great guy. Hold all the great memories close to your heart. Our thoughts and prayers.
Ron Hauck says
So sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
Lon & Vicki Reukauf says
We were so very sorry to learn that Bruce had passed away. We will truly miss visiting with him, and he will sincerely be missed at lodge, church and in our community. We are keeping Jean and his family in our prayers.
Ione Young says
Jean and Family –
With great sadness, we read that Bruce had passed away. We send our deepest sympathy and wish we could be there to provide support.
With caring thoughts,
Ione and Dan
Tom & Darlene Hess says
Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with the Brown family.
Gordon & Margaret Bradley says
Its been a long road since Texas when we first met. Have enjoyed all the visits and kid stories thru the years. Bruce will really be missed by GB as well as I. We’ll still be sharing all our stories and memories for along time to come.
Love to all the family from our family
Nancy Arnoldt says
Jean and family, So sorry to hear about Bruce he was a good person. I will try and stop in next time I’n up in Montana. I would love your address.
Jim Linnell says
My deepest sympathy to my childhood neighbors from Whitney Creek.
Vicki Svihovec Makelky says
Jean & family,
So sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.