Bryan Garrard

Bryan Garrard of Spring Creek, NV, passed on Aug 2, 2015 following a short illness.

He was born in Hamilton, MT. on January 17th, 1954 to Nathan and Beverly (Heckathorn) Garrard. Bryan graduated from Corvallis High School in 1972. He served in the Air Force as a weapons loader and weapons maintenance tech. He worked several years as a journeyman meat cutter in Montana, Wyoming and Nevada. He worked at Nevada Youth Training center as a supervisor/counselor for 20 years. For the past 7 years he worked at Barrick Gold Strike as a truck operator, a job he thoroughly enjoyed.

Bryan had a great love of the outdoors. He lived to go hunting, fishing and camping fishing with family and friends. He enjoyed attending garage and storage-shed sales in search of a great bargain. Bryan often volunteered to work with kids, it would teach them to tie flies and wood working skills. When he wasn't working on his home or yard he could be found helping others. He often sacrificed his own wants over the needs of others. He got a kick out of making others smile with his humor and wit. He will be missed.

He was preceded in death by this parents Nathanial and Beverly Garrard of Corvallis, MT. and his twin brother Brent Garrard of Corvallis.

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Noella; sister, Brenda Gillie of Hamilton, MT, sister, Fonda Swisher of Corvallis, MT; sister-in-law, Jean Garrard of Stevensville, MT; son, Gary (Kristy) Baily of Butte, MT, daughter, Angela (Aaron) Wilson of Corvallis, MT, step-son, Doak (Terri) Wofford of Billings, MT, step-son, Shawn (Dawn) Wofford Tucson, AZ; grandchildren, Madison and Payton Baily, McKayla and Taylor Wilson, Brooke, Falon and Rio Wofford, Ella Wofford. Bryan leaves behind a loving family and many, many dear friends.

A Memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5th at Daly-Leach Chapel, 1010 West Main St, Hamilton MT. Reception will follow.