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Elmer Brent Bliss

1930 - 2014

Elmer Brent Bliss obituary, 1930-2014, Great Falls, MT

BORN

1930

DIED

2014

Elmer Bliss Obituary

Elmer Brent Bliss

Great Falls —Elmer Brent Bliss, of Great Falls, passed away August 28th, 2014 at the age of 84. Memorial service will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday September 4th at Bethany Lutheran Church in Dutton, MT.

Brent was born on March 12th 1930 to Elmer and Sadie Bliss in Great Falls. He attended the Largent School through 5th grade and then moved to Power where he graduated from high school in 1948 while working on the family farm. In that same year he joined the Air National Guard and went on active duty with the Air Force in 1950, during the Korean conflict. There, Brent served as Crew Chief and sheet metal frame mechanic, working on P-51 Mustangs. He was a member of the George AFB volleyball team, winnning the National Championship in 1948.

After his tour in the ANG, Brent returned to farming and in the spring of 1955 married Patty Mathews. They raised two sons on the family farm east of Dutton. Amidst a busy farming schedule and raising a family, he studied and obtained his law degree from La Salle Extension University of Chicago in 1971. Brent was active in his community and was a member of the American Legion, Montana Farm Bureau, Bethany Lutheran Church and Promised Land School board. he served in the Montana Legislature in the 1983-84 session.

He enjoyed every sport that included a round ball. Brent loved telling how at age 10 he won the Great Falls marble championship.

His children and grandchildren shared his love of sports. He and Patty traveled all over the state to watch them play ball, never missing a game. At age 50 he began golfing, and made his first hole in one at age 60 and another at 80. He also enjoyed the arts and entertainment in Branson, Missouri, where he and Patty spent several winters.

Brent will be very missed. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Patty Bliss; sons Stuart (Loretta) of Dutton and Gerald (Ebbie) of Gt. Falls; grandchildren Shari, Candice, Colby, Kevin and Blair; great-grandsons Matthew and Caysen; brothers; Gerald CA and Dave (Virginia) of Conrad. Memorials may me made to the charity of your choice.

Published by Great Falls Tribune on Aug. 31, 2014.
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We, at Karen Bowen's office just heard about Mr. Bliss. Please let us express our sympathy during this time.

Karen Bowen & Staff

September 26, 2014

I know how close the Bliss family is. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Melissa Evans (Jones/Norton/Bliss)

September 9, 2014

As an in-law on the Norton/Bliss side, I add my sympathy for the families loss. It is impressive how the Bliss family stays close

September 4, 2014

I was sorry to hear of my cousin Brent's passing but am so glad that we had such a nice visit with Brent and Patty last year. I am sure we wore them both out but it brought back so many fond memories of our trips to Montana to visit our cousins, aunts and uncles. My thoughts and prayers are with Patty and all of Brent's family.

Mary Norton Garretson

September 3, 2014

always a great cousin and a gentleman

robert bliss

September 2, 2014

We are very sorry for your loss Bliss family. I know he will be greatly missed by all. Rest in Peace with God's speed.

August 31, 2014

Brent could always be counted upon. We will miss him

Jerry and Nadyne Weissman

Jerry Weissman

August 31, 2014

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