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On February 29, 2012, at the age of 72, Thomas Steven Brackman lost a gallantly fought three year battle with depression and went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ and is now at peace. _x000D_
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To say that Tom loved life would be an understatement. Listing his loves seems insufficient to describe his passionate personality, but top on the list of many were: family (most importantly), bottle digging, reading (voraciously), history, exploring the outdoors, fishing, hunting, baseball cards, antiques and many more. Tom was a dedicated follower of Christ, a faithful friend, a caring and devoted father, a loving husband and a brother for all seasons. At the drop of a hat, Tom would put aside what he was doing to help others. Tom was a 1957 graduate of Helena High School, a 1961 graduate of Montana State College (now MSU) with a BS in Chemistry, and was an ardent Bobcat football fan. He was also secretary of the Montana antique bottle club. Some of our favorite memories with Tom include vacation time spent at Swan Lake, hunting for morel mushrooms, camping, skiing, and huckleberry picking. There wasn’t anything that Tom didn’t know about, or have an interest in, and if you wanted to talk about it, he would join in the conversation. _x000D_
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Tom was a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather of six. He is survived by his wife Alene Brackman of East Helena, his daughters Beth (Rick) Chappell and daughter Sarah of Lawton, OK; Jenny (Mike) Vielleux and children Jesse, Kenna and Grace of Austin, TX; Kathy Brackman of Ft. Collins, CO; his son Steve (Marla) Brackman and children Drew and Rylee of Hamilton, MT; and his sister Lynne (Bruce) Harcharik of Helena, MT. He was the son of Lewis and Dorothy Brackman, long time residents of Helena, who preceded him in death._x000D_
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A memorial service is scheduled at 3pm, Saturday, March 3 at Canyon Ferry Road Baptist Church, 3384 Canyon Ferry Rd, East Helena, with a reception to follow immediately. Memorials can be sent to Canyon Ferry Road Baptist Church. Cremation has already taken place.
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Rita Tenneson says
I am sorry to hear of Tom’s passing. May your many happy memories of Tom
bring you comfort through the days ahead.
My husband, Ted, and daughter, Danette, worked with Tom at ASARCO and always had good things to say about him. He was a kind and gentle man and held a special place in their hearts.
Sincerely, Rita Tenneson
Earl & Tina Charles says
Alene,
Words cannot express or sympathy for you and your family as you grieve the loss of an incredibly great man. We love you and Tom very much and will do anything we can to help you in anyway during these tough times. We know first hand God’s Presence during this tine Will give you the strength to persevere. We love you.
Ralph Krueger says
Was he my cousin?