Bruce F. Wilkinson, age 82, of Wolf Point, MT, died Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Trinity Hospital in Wolf Point, MT.
He was born October 1, 1927 in Bugscuffle, TX the son of the late Gober and Mamie (Raines) Wilkinson.
Bruce and Patricia Callaghan were married June 29, 1956 in Terry, MT and she survives.
He was a farmer, rancher and came to the Wolf Point community in 1957. He owned the Water Hole Tavern, and managed the Elks Club for over 15 years. He was a member if the Knights of Columbus and Elks Club.
He loved his family, home, friends, and the Wolf Point Community.
Survivors include his wife Patricia; children: Connie (Allan) Brasier Wichita Falls, TX, Larry (Tyra) Wilkinson, Wichita Falls, TX, Tacy (Troy) Strand of Wolf Point, MT, Therese (Doug) Long of Wolf Point, MT, Shaun (Teri) Wilkinson of Noxon, MT, Kileen (Rusty) Hagadone of Forsyth, MT, Patrick Wilkinson of Wolf Point, MT, and Dezi Adams of Phoenix, AZ
Grandchildren Erin and Teddi Anderson, Nick Strand, Demi Wilkinson, Chandler, Tyrell, Jordyn Wilkinson, Anamarie Long, Dalton and Samantha Hagadone, Brett and Brian Brasier, Kacey and Larry Bruce Wilkinson, and several great-grandchildren; two brothers Roy Wilkinson of Wichita Falls, TX, and Bill (Maxine) Wilkinson of Oklaunion, TX.
Friends may call after 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel, Wolf Point, MT. A Vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Wolf Point, MT
Condolences may be sent to the Wilkinson family at www.stevensonandsons.com. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.