Shawn A. Gilbert, Great Falls, Mt

Great Falls -Shawn Gilbert, 45, of Great Falls, surrounded by his family lost his battle with cancer on Thursday, January 12, 2017.

A graveside service will be held in Harlem on May 13, 2017 at 2:00 pm. A luncheon at the Eagles in Chinook will immediately follow the graveside service. Schnider Funeral Home is handling the cremation.

Shawn was a happy go lucky person and always had a smile on his face. He was always willing to help wherever he was needed.

He was born to Pattie and John Gilbert November 17, 1971 in Fort Belknap, Montana. He graduated from Chinook High School in 1990.

He was the first grandson to both sets of grandparents and the first nephew to numerous aunts and uncles.

He worked for Buttreys, Albertsons and was a Town Pump manager in Butte, MT. For the past 16 years, Shawn worked for the family business, Silver Wolf Enterprises. When he was diagnosed with his illness he was the CEO of the business. He was a dedicated seated tribal councilman for the Little Shell Tribe hoping to see federal recognition became a reality.

He loved to snowmobile, go four wheeling, and hunting with his family. He enjoyed reloading his own ammunition and target practice with his pistols.

Shawn loved his faithful companion and friend Ernestine Belcourt. He loved to go to the Bear Paws and spend peaceful times, especially, a big bon fire at Beaver Creek Park with his family.

He is survived by his parents; wife Ernestine; grandmother Beatrice Pronto; brothers Jason (Emily) and their girls, Randy (Nikki) and his family; numerous uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Condolences for the family may be left at http://www.SchniderFuneralHome.com..

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