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Robert Bracewell Obituary
Visitation is 1 to 5:30 p.m. today at Schnider Funeral Home. Funeral Liturgy is 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, with burial in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Robert Lee "Bob" Bracewell died of natural causes Sunday morning at a local care facility with his loving family at his side. Bob was born May 26, 1921, to parents Verne S. and Estella Rae Bracewell in Nisland, S.D. At an early age he moved to Vale, S.D., where he attended school, graduating in 1939.
In 1940 he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. In 1941, he moved to California to work at Lockheed Aircraft. In 1942 he attended college at Black Hills State College in Spearfish, S.D. Bob entered military service in 1943 and spent his enlistment in the Caribbean area as a weatherman. After leaving military service in 1946, Bob attended college in Idaho before transferring to University of Montana, graduating in 1949 in business administration. Follow-ing employment with GMAC and Mobil Oil, he joined First Bank in Great Falls in 1957, retiring in 1983.
Bob enjoyed golfing and fishing but most of all spending time with his beloved grandkid-dies. He was a member of the Elks and the American Legion and a past member of Westside Optimists.
He is survived by his daughters, Paula (Chuck) Olson and Patricia A "Annie" (Doug) Rice, all of Great Falls; his son, Steven (Bev) Bracewell of Boise, Idaho; the joys of his life, his grandchildren, Kimberlee (Lance) Boyd, Jeramy (Andrea) Rice, Brittany and Ashley Olson and Jennifer and Kristin Bracewell; his two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Hanna Boyd; sisters June Beckham of Vale and Mazie Olson of Morro Bay, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Kenneth; sisters Laverne and Merlyn; and his precious son, Mikey.
God Bless you Boci. We love you and we miss you…
Your kiddies and grandkiddies.
Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 420 2nd Ave. S.W., Great Falls, MT 59404, or your favorite children's charity.
Condolences may be posted online at www.schniderfuneralhome.com and/or www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Bracewell
Marvin Jordan
February 6, 2009
Bob,
Thank you for the service to your Country. Your generation was called upon to save the world and you succeeded.
Rest in Peace
Jennie Bracewell
February 4, 2009
Grampie Boc,
I miss you. I know that you are happier now, but it still hurts. You dont want us to be sad I'm sure so I'm trying my best.
Wait for us. Goodbye doesn't mean forever.
I love you.
NANCY NELSON
February 4, 2009
STEVE & FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOSS. OUR HEARTS & PRAYERS GO OUT TO EACH OF YOU!
BILLIE RIBICH
NANCY NELSON
Terry Olson
February 3, 2009
Dear Buckshot:
We love you!
We miss you!
Mazie and Terry
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Tim Penberthy
February 3, 2009
Steve, I'm sorry to see that your dad passed on. I know that you have many good memories. You know that he is in a better place now.
Jack Giesler
February 3, 2009
Dear Paula, Chuck and all of Bob's family-
Although I haven't seen Bob in several years, I remember him fondly as "Brace the ace from the base" during my tenure at the bank. We had fun times I will remember happily. I send you all my sympathies.
Kristin
February 3, 2009
This is to my loving Grandpa Boc. I love you and miss you but glad you are there. Reunit with your son, and don't worry about here.
I have great memories with my grandpa, golfing and more. I am lucky I got to know this man who made my life brighter and taught me lessons.
To his children (my family) I miss you and hope you are getting through this time with love. We know this is better for him.
God bless you all. God bless you Grandpa. Go off and play golf in Heaven with you son. I love you.
Eileen Pritting
February 3, 2009
Dear Bracewell Family - It's been so many years since our children attended St. Gerard's School. What wonderful memories I have of all of your family.
My sympathy on the death of your dad - may he rest in peace.
Evelyne Miller
February 3, 2009
Annie, Paula, Steve and families:
I am so sorry to hear about your father's passing. It is very hard to lose a parent, especially when you are so close. May it comfort you to know that he is an angel and has no pain or worries of our mortal world. Keep all of your memories close in your heart and let them comfort you in this time of sorrow.
Fred and Ann Dahlman
February 3, 2009
Paula and Chuck:
I am so sorry to read about the passing of your dad. I enjoyed the many visits I had with him at North Park. You and all of your family are in our prayers and thoughts.
Ann and I are presently in San Diego and wanted you to know we share your loss.
Dolores Dalke
February 3, 2009
Annie and Family
You have my sincerest Sympathy.
Boch will be missed at all our families gatherings. And we will miss his grumbling while we play cards. And I will miss his wink when he thought he was doing something clever.
He is in a much better place now--
All my Love
Dolores
Rose Renville Larsen
February 3, 2009
To Bob's Family:
My sincere symphathy in the loss of your Dad. I remember him from working at the bank at the base back in the 60's. He was an exceptional boss and co-worker.
Karl, Stacie, Erik and Kyle Hepner (baby step-sister Stacie) Hepner
February 2, 2009
Paula, Chuck, Brittany, Ashley,
Annie, Doug, Kimberlee (Lance) (Hunter and Hanna), Jeremy (Andrea)
Steven, Bev, (Jenny and Kristen)....
It will be the little things
that you will remember,
the quiet moments,
the smiles, the laughter.
And although it may seem
hard right now,
it will be the memories
of these little things
that help to push
away the pain
and bring the smiles
back again.
Boc is now an angel up in heaven looking over all of you. May God walk with all of you in the days ahead. Now just take the time to reflect on the great life that Boc had lead. He will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. We will also cherish the moments we had with him. Wish we could be there to say our good-byes but looking into the sunset here in Utah that is one way we are saying our good-byes to a man who lived a well deserved life. He is now with Mickey and they are both watching over all of us. God Bless all of You and We Love You. We are hear if you need us.
Lori Whitmore
February 2, 2009
Paula, Annie, Steve and to your families,
My deepest sympathy to all of you on the your loss. I know what a difficult time this is for all of you, losing a parent. Hold on to the memories that all of you have made as a family and those special memories that just you and your dad shared together. I remember so many fun things about your dad when he was my boss. Even though he tried to come across as a grumpy person, I could see right through him and he knew it. In all my years of working, I can honestly say he has always been in the Top 2 of my most favorite bosses.
Teresa Loftus
February 2, 2009
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
The congregation at Calvary Chapel of Great Falls
February 2, 2009
Dear Paula, Patricia and Family,
You have our deepest sympathy for the passing of your beloved father, Robert, and the painful loneliness you now suffer without him. Though our human words seem so ineffective at times like these, we will remember you in prayer before the Lord, Jesus Christ, who will lovingly speak His words of true comfort to your hearts and souls.
February 2, 2009
Life is so very short. He now lives in peace. May you all be comforted during this hard time. We love you!
February 2, 2009
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