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In Memory Of

John “Bruce” Lockie, age 81, of Miles City

September 6, 1940 – December 11, 2021

On the morning of December 11, 2021, Bruce passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Bruce was 81 years old.

Bruce was born in Forsyth, Montana on September 6, 1940. He was the oldest son of three children born to John and Jennie (Jensen) Lockie. His father was off winning the calf roping event at Forsyth receiving a rifle and trophy when he was born. He attended grade school in Calabar. When he started high school, he boarded in Miles City to attend Custer County High School, graduating in 1958. He excelled in academics and was a National Honor Society member, State Wrestler, and was active in 4-H and FFA.

After he graduated, he leased his Uncle Arnold Jensen’s ranch at Paragon. In 1960, he and Sandra Ewalt were married in the First Methodist Church by Pastor James Hunter. In the fall of 1960, Bruce and Sandra moved to the farm at the end of South Strevell farming with Bruce’s folks. In 1976, they bought the Mathers farm at Sheffield where they farmed, ranched, and raised their kids. In 2008, they sold the Sheffield Farm to Jason Brewer. They took on the place at 9 mile South Sunday Creek where they continue to have their cows, sheep, horses and a feedlot. Along with all of the above, the chant of an auctioneer was always a draw for Bruce.

He was preceded in death by his father John Miller and mother Jennie Christina.

He is survived by his wife Sandra of 62 years; his children JB (Amy) Lockie of LeCenter, Minnesota, Jennie Lee (TJ) Spratt of Moneta, Wyoming, John Charles Lockie of Columbus, Montana; granddaughters Chandra Lockie of Minnesota and Coralee Spratt of Moneta, Wyoming; brother Keith (Karmie) Lockie of Jordan, Montana, and families, sister Hazel (Jim) Parker of Miles City, Montana and families.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 17, 2021 at First Lutheran Church in Miles City, Montana.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to First Lutheran Church in Miles City or the Special K Ranch in Columbus.

Service Schedule

Memorial Service

2:00 p.m.

Friday December 17, 2021

First Lutheran Church

Miles City, Montana 59301

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Service Schedule

Memorial Service

2:00 p.m.

Friday December 17, 2021

First Lutheran Church

Miles City, Montana 59301

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  1. Very sorry to learn of Bruce’s passing. I very much enjoyed conversation with him and his sly humor, and especially appreciated his loyalty and friendship as a client. Good guy! Best wishes.

  3. This just breaks by heart to see this. I loved working with Bruce over all the years I have known him. My prayers are with you all as you navigate through this difficult time. RIP, Bruce.

  4. Dear Lockie family Jim and I am so sorry for your loss. Bruce was one of the good ones. Hugs to you all.

  5. I’m so sorry. This breaks my heart. What a wonderful man gone too soon.

    Prayers for you all.

    Jean Jones

  8. SURE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BRUCE. WE WERE IN FFA AT CCHS AND HAVE BEEN FRIENDS SINCE.. MY PRAYERS FOR BRUCE AND THE FAAMILY.

  9. SURE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT BRUCE. WE WERE IN FFA AT CCHS AND HAVE BEEN FRIENDS SINCE.. MY PRAYERS FOR THE FAAMILY.

  10. Sandy and family, mom and I are so sorry for your loss, such a wonderful man and neighbor.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

  11. Our sincere sympathy with the loss of Bruce. I have done business with Bruce in one form or the other for over 45 years. He bought a lot of cattle for us when we had a feedlot. A very good and honest business man!!

  14. So sorry to hear of the loss of Bruce, Always enjoyed our visit with Bruce ,Our thoughts and prayers for the Lockie family

  16. I knew Bruce through my brother John who was good friends with him. I got to know him and became friends. He was a great guy. May he R.I.P.

  17. To Sandy and each of Bruce’s family members: We are sincerely saddened to learn of your loss. Bruce will be greatly missed. We pray that our Lord gives each of you His comfort, peace and solace.

  21. Sandy and all of the Lockie families. Saddened to here of Bruce”s passing. Have known all of the family for a long time , from when they lived at Sheffield. May God give you comfort. Harriet Seaford Jansen

  25. JB and family, I am so sorry! My heart goes out to all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

  26. So sorry to hear of his passing. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers! Sure liked visiting with him. He will be missed by all. Rip Bruce!

  27. I hope you all find comfort in celebrating Bruce’s well lived life. I am so sorry for your loss. I am so blessed to have spent some really fun times and good conversations with Bruce at Hazel & Jim’s house. Rest In Peace Bruce🙏❤️

  28. Sandy & family… we send our love & sympathy to you in your great loss, so sorry. God’s blessings as you remember all the fun times.

  29. Sandy, Hazel, and all the Lockie family-
    I am so very sorry for your loss. In these days of sorrow, may you be comforted in knowing all the love and care sent your way. Big hugs to all❤️

  30. Dear Locke Family, Chris and I are so sorry for your loss, God’s blessings upon all of you.

  31. Sandy , We are so sorry to hear this. We want you to know we are thinking of you and sending our sympathy and lots of hugs your way. So glad we had so many good visits.

  32. Sandy and all of Bruce’s family . I was taken back to see that Bruce had passed . It has been awhile but always enjoyed visit you all over the years . My mom also enjoyed visiting with you both too. My condolences, keeping you in my thoughts .

  35. Sandy, you are in my thoughts at this difficult time. I always enjoyed visiting with Bruce; he was thoughtful and knowledgable. Please accept my condolences.

  37. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Bill said he will always remember Bruce taking bids in his pretty plaid Pendleton cardigan.

  39. Sandy, Hazel, Keith and families, my sympathy to all of you on Bruce’s passing. You are in my prayers.
    Mary Ann Liles

  40. Sandy and Family, so sorry to hear about Bruce’s passing. We always enjoyed our visits, and I’ll miss seeing him at the Ram Sale, Bluegrass Festival, WAM art auction, and casual meetups in the grocery store parking lots. Y’all are in our thoughts and prayers.

  41. Sorry to hear of the loss. He was a good man didn’t know him very well but he give me a kindness one I haven’t forgot. May God be with him

  42. Hazel and the rest of Bruce’s family; my deepest sympathies. Bruce was a sweet guy. He’ll be missed by many!
    Cooky Emerson Hays

  43. Sandy and Hazel, we are so sorry for your loss. We will miss him at the western auctions. May he Rest In Peace.

  46. Sandy,Hazel and all of the Lockie family, We are so sorry to see of Bruce’s passing.May God bless and comfort you all as only he can and will. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Ruben and June Opp

  47. What a shock! Sandra,lm sure you are at a total loss! You and all your family are in my prayers.lm sure hes in the company of many fine cowboys that have gone ahead of him.

  48. Dear Sandy,
    I’m so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
    Sincerely,
    Mary Anne

  51. My condolences to Sandy and family during your time of loss. May your memories bring you comfort.

  52. Bruce was a good neighbor when we lived out on Sheffield Road and shared lots of helpful tips and information about the area to us. We loved listening to his stories of Miles City and around the area.
    To Bruce’s family so sorry for your loss may God give you comfort and strength during the difficult days ahead
    Praise God Bruce is with the Lord where no pain and only joy abounds.

  53. Sandy, I am so sorry for your loss. You will find comfort in all the memories of times shared.

  54. Sandi and family,
    So sorry to learn of Bruce’s passing. He was a good man and he will be missed. Keep the faith knowing someday you will be united again. God Bless.

  55. Bruce was a good friend in high school. I will miss seeing him at the 600 table on my annual trip to Miles City.
    My prayers are with the family.

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