Bret Max Watts, 66, born on August 26, 1958, in Miami, FL, passed away peacefully at his home in East Helena on June 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Bret is survived by his loving wife, Sherri Watts; mother-in-law, Dorothy Spurlock of Helena MT; brothers-in-law, Barney Spurlock of Townsend, MT, and Kevin (Staci) Spurlock of Helena; sisters-in-law Krista (Guy) Williams and Brenda Walker of Helena; and his son, Bill Watts. He is also survived by his brother, Grif (Pam) Watts, and special uncles and aunts, Ed (Ravin) Smith and Jim (Diane) Smith, along with multiple nieces and nephews.
All his family and friends held a special place in his heart. One very special friend was Terry Everhard, known as “McGiver.” Terry was instrumental in helping Bret get to his doctor’s appointments in Great Falls when Sherri was unable to.
Bret spent his career as a heavy equipment operator. Working with the Black’s, owning his own business and then at Helena Sands and Gravel where he retired from in March 2023.
He loved to make memories with his friends and families. His hobbies and interests included mining, riding the razor through the mountains, camping with friends, snowmobiling, riding his Harley next to his wife Sherri and friends.
Bret was preceded in death by his father, Max Watts; mother, Donna (Downs) Watts; brother, Joe Watts; sister, Beth Watts; and stepsons, Tucker and Tyser Wiseman.
Friends are invited to a short ceremony and the placement of Bret’s cremated remains in the Columbarium Niche at Forestvale Cemetery 10:15 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 2025. A celebration of his life will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Liberty Baptist Church on the corner of Green Meadow Drive and Sierra Road in the Helena Valley. A reception will follow in the fellowship hall of the church.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
10:15 a.m.
Saturday June 28, 2025
Columbarium Niche at Forestvale Cemetery
490 Forestvale Road
Helena, Montana
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m.
Saturday June 28, 2025
Liberty Baptist Church
210 Sierra Road West
Helena, Montana
Potluck Reception
Immediately following the Celebration of His Life
Saturday June 28, 2025
Fellowship Hall of the Church
,
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
10:15 a.m.
Saturday June 28, 2025
Columbarium Niche at Forestvale Cemetery
490 Forestvale Road
Helena, Montana
Celebration of His Life
11:00 a.m.
Saturday June 28, 2025
Liberty Baptist Church
210 Sierra Road West
Helena, Montana
Potluck Reception
Immediately following the Celebration of His Life
Saturday June 28, 2025
Fellowship Hall of the Church
,
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Carrie Walby says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Eric and Carrie Eberhardt
Kristie Brenden says
Tim and I are so sorry for your loss. We send you our warmest thoughts and prayers in this most difficult time.
Kristie and Tim Brenden
Rusty & Kelli says
Sherri,
We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Curt Black says
So sorry to hear about Bret’s passing.
Praying peace and comfort for the family.
Curt Black
Scott Drga says
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers and with you and your family.
Scott and Hannah Drga
jeff and jenny king says
Sherri,
Our prayers and care are with you. We are so sorry for your loss.
You are on our minds, and we hurt with you.
Jeff and Jenny King
Ryan & Jenni Grovom says
Sherri,
You are in our thoughts, and we send our prayers of comfort and strength. God bless you and the family in this difficult time.
Carrie and Todd Stenhjem says
Sherri,
Todd and I are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
Carrie Stenhjem
Donagene LaFromboise says
Sherri I am so sorry to hear about Bret. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love and hugs to you. 💕🫂
deb stansberry says
Sherri and family, I am so sorry to hear about Bret. Sending love and prayers..
Debbie Hamilton says
Sheri, Bret had such a gentle soul…… I will always remember the kindness in his beautiful eyes whenever he smiled at me. He was always happy to see me at his folks home visiting with his family. Max and I worked together at Grimes motors for many years (always playing tricks on me) His mom Donna was so sweet. Bret , what a great loss to you and all who knew him. I look forward to seeing that beautiful smile he always had again ! I Love you Sheri, thanks for loving Bret….
Kevin and Tanja says
Just heard. Am so sorry for your loss Sherri. We really liked that guy.