Heaven calls as we know it must and today it called home our brother, son and friend, Michael Robert Bourassa. Mike passed away early in the morning on April 30, 2016 from complications of Stage 4 brain cancer.
Mike was born February 16, 1955 in Dillon, MT to Robert and Evelyn Bourassa. He grew up in Dillon and Helena. He went to school in Helena and graduated from Helena High School in 1974. Mike was passionate body building and took great pride in working out and taking care of himself. He joined the army May 3, 1977 training as a medic at Ft Bragg, NC. On December 19, 1980, Mike was injured while working at the base and medically/honorably discharged from the Army. He made his home in Missoula, MT attending U of M and working at the Rocking Horse.
Mike enjoyed traveling and living in California, New York and Oregon before settling in Las Vegas, Nevada. When his health began to deteriorate, he was moved here to Helena so family could watch after him. Mike made friends wherever he went and everyone will miss him and his many blessings he bestowed on everyone. His faith was strong and he always lived in his Savior’s shadow.
Mike was preceded in death by his dad, Robert, his baby brother, Jerry, his niece – Marissa K. Hartford. He is survived by his mom, Evelyn of Helena; daughter, Erin Bourassa of Missoula; brother, Del of Helena; sisters – Sherri (Doug) Moltzan of Great Falls, Pam Bourassa (Don Dullum) of East Helena, Michelle (Steven) Adsem of Helena; nephews – Duane (Flo) Moltzan, John Moltzan, Cory (Dawn) Moltzan, Eric (Reagan) Bourassa, Casey Dullum; nieces – Christina Bourassa, Ashley (Jake) Harris, Mariah Adsem; Chuck & Anne Tennant, Kenneth & Teri Downing and numerous grandnieces and grandnephews and cousins
A memorial service celebrating Mike’s life will be held at 3:30 pm on Friday, May 13th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. Military Honors will take place at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home following the service with a reception to follow in the fellowship hall at the funeral home. Memorials in Mike’s name can be made to Wounded Warrior Project, c/o MT Supporting Soldiers, P.O. Box 4964 Helena, MT 59604 or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Please visit below to offer the family a condolence or to share a memory of Mike.
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
3:30 p.m.
Friday May 13, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena , Montana 59602
Military Honors
Following the Service
Friday May 13, 2016
Anderson Stevenosn Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following Military Honors
Friday May 13, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena , Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Memorial Service
3:30 p.m.
Friday May 13, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena , Montana 59602
Military Honors
Following the Service
Friday May 13, 2016
Anderson Stevenosn Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following Military Honors
Friday May 13, 2016
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Avenue
Helena , Montana 59602
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Dennis & Shannon Meyer says
Evelyn and family, we were so sorry to learn of Mike’s passing, please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. God bless
Tom Campbell says
Tpm and I were so sad to hear of Mike’s passing. We are hope the family is comforted by family and friends. RIP Mike… Tom & Lynn Campbell
VICKI SIMMONS says
I no longer live in Helena, but do get the paper on line. I remember Mike from high school. What i remember about him most is never seeing him in any type of argument, altercation, bullying incident or any other unsavory spectacle. When a lot of “kids” tend to sway toward their peers whether right or wrong, there are those who dance to their own music. It was refreshing then, and is refreshing now. Condolences to all.
Kelly Schroeder Rhimer & Kim Schroeder Wyndance says
Bev and Family,
It’s so very sorry to hear about your loss. We lost my mothers sister and three months later her brother to stage four brain cancer. But I must say what wonderful memories that Kim and I both have from our childhood. Of course I saw Bob a bit more. Kim is living in Idaho and will be in town later this month, if you wish to get together. Please take care of each other, hope you are doing as well as possible. My number is 406-422-2244. Hope to here from you. Love and prayers to you all.
tim funk says
Mike was my fishing buddy in Helena in the early 70’s. He always knew how to catch them. It was a blast fishing with Mike’s brother Del & my brother Joe