East Helena Obituary: Bret Max Watts
Author: Family of Bret Max Watts
Bret Max Watts
Family of Bret Max Watts
Bret Max Watts, age 66, of East Helena, August 26, 1958 – June 16, 2025
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, and 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.
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