William Bernier

William D.  “Laddie” Bernier, 58, of Great Falls, passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 23rd at 1:00 PM at the Cowboy Bar.

Born in Choteau, MT on May 1, 1963 to Robert and Lois (Styren) Bernier, Laddie grew up in Great Falls, attending local schools before joining the Job Corp.  He held various jobs throughout his life, working construction, western livestock, helping at the Electric City Racetrack and the Lido Bar.  He was married two times, first to Sharon Hilliard, mother to daughters, Courtney and Christey, then to Clara Cross, mother of Alicia and Brianna. 

Laddie loved horses and participated in rodeos and barrel racing.  He enjoyed cooking big meals for his family, bonfires in the backyard and watching NASCAR or the NFL Steelers.  He would give nicknames to his loved ones, and would never say “goodbye”, just “love you” or “see you later”.  His favorite line was “Glad you got to see me again.” 

Survivors include daughters, Courtney (Darren) Morris, Christey Bernier, Brianna Bernier and Alicia Bernier; brothers, Bobby (Lori) Bernier of Wisconsin, Dale Bernier of Augusta and Kyle Bernier of Alabama; grandchildren, Haileigh Morris, Taiden Morris, Cooper Morris and Carson Brown.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

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