Brian M. Elliott, age 87, of Great Falls and Browning, passed away on May 15,2025 after a short battle with Leukemia.
Brian was born November 8, 1937 in Payette, Idaho to Oscar and Mabel Elliott. He was raised in Idaho and graduated from Payette High School in 1955. Brian went to work for a department store in Billings, MT where he met Ann Sheble and they married in October of 1961. They recently celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary.
Brian then became a traveling salesman for Wrangler jeans. He was the sales rep for Faught's (then owned by Richard Faught) in Browning. He and Ann then moved to Browning and bought the Faught's store in 1968. They then bought the Blackfeet Trading Post from Nora Lukin in 1998 and built a new store on the highway in 2000.
Brian and Ann were active members on the Blackfeet reservation. He served on the Glacier Electric Board for over 20 years representing the Browning community. He also served on the Chamber of Commerce and Blackfeet National Bank boards. They were very active in the Methodist church in Browning and Great Falls. They had many friends over the years and truly loved living in Browning. Brian loved his church, giving back to his community and playing solitaire.
Brian is survived by his daughter Jill (Dave) Heil of Cut Bank, son Pryce of Great Falls, daughter Faith (Bruce) Stevens of Colorado and his one and only grandson Hunter Heil. He is also survived by his sister- in -law Sherry Belsher of Boise, Idaho and his brother- in- law Jim Sheble of Shelby along with several nieces and nephews. Brian is preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Ann Elliott and a brother Dennis Elliott.
Brian and Ann retired to Great Falls as Ann was diagnosed with Parkinsons. She passed away on February 15th, 2025.
The day to day operations of Faught’s Blackfeet Trading Post are now under their daughter and son-in-law, Jill (Elliott) & Dave Heil.
A Memorial Service for Brian will take place at a later date.
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