Gary Brockel

Jaci and family, I’m so sorry for your loss! Gary was always such a joy to visit with dating back to when they had a shop in the old Penney’s building. Love and hugs to you. Thank you for carrying the Brockels Chocolates torch. We love you!

Gary and Patti were customers of mine, while I was with the Gazette that became good friends. West High basketball games at home and some out-of-town. I still remember the look on his face when I told him that he finally won a contest with me. What Contest he asked. I said THE WIDE PART IN OUR HAIR CONTEST. He was loosing mair faster than I was. That Christmas, he put a portable sign board outside their 24th. St. West store that said, "ALL HAROLD KELSO WANTS FOR CHRISTMAS IS A NEW WIG". He had a good sense of humor. Rest in Peace old friend. Harold and Marj Kelso

Because we care, our heartfelt thoughts go out to you today. With more concern and sympathy than Cora and I could express. Hugs to you all.

Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 As I write this I am in mourning for the loss of my good and true friend, Gary. We met in Junior High and have remained fast friends for the past nearly 60 years. When he suffered the loss of both parents my folks adopted him as part of our extended family. We shared many adventures until he left for the Navy and I for the Air Force. I would always get a call from him every Veterans Day thanking me for my service. We would connect every so often whenever I was in Billings on leave and then annually for the past several years. Throughout all of these times we never forgot each other and had long discussions about family, friends and the general nature of things. I was always proud to claim Gary as a friend and brother. Throughout his years battling cancer, he never had a discouraging word and always saw the good in all people. Last year we were able to enjoy a dinner with Gary and his family and that is the memory I want to keep of him as I work through the grief of his loss. My special condolences to Patti, Jacki and Jody as well as their families as they move forward knowing that they were blessed to share their life with such a loving, caring and gentle man. May God bless them all and strengthen them as they mourn the loss of Gary.

Happy Trails my friend.