Brian George Erlandson, 64 of Great Falls, MT passed away on Tuesday June 4, 2024, with his wife of over 20 years by his side holding his hand after a brief and unexpected hospital stay. Brian was born on September 19, 1959, in Great Falls to George L Erlandson and Larner Mae Watson. He enjoyed spending time with his grandfather Claus at his cabin in Neihart and going fly fishing. He graduated from Great Falls High School in 1978. While there he participated in speech and debate team and won championships. He attended UAB in Birmingham, AL. where he got his MBA in Management, Mathematics, and Marketing. He was also a Score Counselor.
He then went on to be manager, district manager, and regional manager of many different retail stores in Colorado, Montana and owned a general merchandise and clothing store in Wyoming. In his free time, he loved watching his favorite sports teams, The New England Patriots, The Colorado Avalanche, and The New York Knickerbockers.
He liked attending the boat shows and watching the car auctions on tv. He loved spending time with his animals. Brian is survived by his wife Barbara Erlandson of Great Falls and children from their blended family, his brother Bob Erlandson of Libby, MT. and stepbrother Jim Gipe of Mass. and their families.
A Visitation is planned for Friday June 21, 2024 from 5-8PM in the Rose Room Chapel of Croxford Funeral Home.
A Graveside Service is also planned for Saturday June 22, 2024 in Highland Cemetery at 2PM.
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