In the early morning hours of April 26th, 2021, Brian passed away in his sleep at his home in Butte, Mt.
Brian David Bouley was born on August 5th, 1970 the 3rd child of Ben and Carol Bouley.
He attended and graduated from Butte High School and The University of Montana. He then moved to a career at the Montana State Crime Lab and became a Firearms and Toolmarks Examiner under the guidance of his friend and colleague Allen Boehm. Brian enjoyed his work and the friends he made while employed for the state. Brian also did some private consulting for criminal cases.
Brian excelled in Tae Kwon Do at an early age and rose to the rank of black belt under the instruction of Martin Martin. He restored a 1968 Chevy Camaro, which he retained to this day. He loved hunting, fishing, trapping and anything outdoors. He loved to bring family and friends hunting and help them “get the big one.” He especially enjoyed our hunting trips to eastern Montana that included visiting friends. Brian had a special love for baseball-Boston Red Sox. When it came to NFL football, he was a lifelong Miami Dolphins fan, but retain his love for the Montana Grizzlies.
Brian was married to Deanna Quilici (Kelly) and they had a son- Wade Russell Bouley. They later divorced. Brian later married Tana Mathis and they later divorced.
Brian is survived by son- Wade, Parents- Ben and Carol, brother-Ben (Karen), nieces-Alyssa, Shelby, Erynne, sister-Michelle (Darell), half-brother-Tony Lewis. He is also survived by Aunt and Uncle Ken (Betty) Herrly, and several cousins. Brian is also survived by many dear friends that he held very close to his heart. He was preceded in death by cousin Mike LaPier, Aunt Barbara Thompson.
Memorials can be made to the Butte Food Bank or the donor’s choice.
A funeral mass will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 329 W Mercury St, Butte, MT 59701.
Please visit below to offer a condolence or share a memory of Brian.
Axelson Funeral and Cremation Services has been privileged to care for Brian and his family.
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
10 AM
Tuesday May 4, 2021
St. Patrick Catholic Church
329 W Mercury St
Butte, Montana 59701
Service Schedule
Funeral Mass
10 AM
Tuesday May 4, 2021
St. Patrick Catholic Church
329 W Mercury St
Butte, Montana 59701
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Shauna Waldman Waananen says
A man with a heart of gold is gone but never forgotten 💔
I appreciate all he’s done for my parents throughout the years and being such a good friend to my brother Louis. Brian will be dearly missed by the Walman-Waananen families.. May he rest in paradise..
Forever in our hearts
Shauna Waldman Waananen
Ruthie and Bob Hague says
Brian was a great and wonderful friend. We will always remember the good and crazy times with him. Hunting season will not be the same with out Brian. BIG DADDY will forever be in our hearts. I know he will be watching over us from up above. Brian will be missed by many.
Betty Neitz says
Brian would always tease me and say things to me , after he found out he could embarrass, me will miss him My condolences to all the family of Brians
Cathy Westfall says
Knew Brian and Michelle since grade school. I am so sorry to the family of Brian in this time of loss. Rest in Peace Brian and fly with the angels.
John C. Locke says
I met Brian decades ago at the Crime lab. Upon our first meeting, we hit it off, and although much older than Brian, we became good friends.
Brain had not only one of the best senses of humor, but also facial expressions, that just made you laugh, when he started to laugh. I helped him catch a bobcat, and he had his son Wade with him. Brian was so proud of that day. The last time I spoke with Brian, he was looking for advice on how to proceed in rebuilding his Camaro, which he wanted to give to Wade. So many stories and adventures.
My deepest condolences goes out to Brian’s family and friends whom I never had a chance to meet, he was “one of a kinda” and had a heart of gold…. He won’t be forgotten…………..
I’m gonna miss you “One Sock”
John C.Locke
Frenchtown, Mt
Connie Boehm says
Brian was a good friend and a great help to Alan and I during a very difficult time. He moved in with us after Alan had a terrible accident and helped more than he could ever know. Just the kind person he was. His laugh was infectious and the stories told always brought great laughter to all around him. Not many of those stories could be told here! I will miss all the chats we have had over the years. Rest in peace Brian.
Connie & (Alan) Boehm
Brandy Carestia says
I met Brian in 1985 when I was 10 years old and he was 15. Already a black belt, Martin Martin entrusted him with the responsibility of teaching the junior class I was enrolled in and he did so with maturity, discipline, and skill beyond his years.
I got to know him even better on a personal level years later when I began dating (and then married) one of his best friends. His affable character and keen sense of humor always had me smiling or laughing after a matter of minutes of being in his presence.
He was most notably a very caring person who would do anything for his friends. When I moved to Missoula just out of high school to attend the university, he paid me a visit at my dorm room just to let me know I could call him anytime, day or night, if I ever needed anything… and there were times down the road when he proved that to be true. He will always be remembered fondly. My sympathies go out to his family and friends.
Amanda Kasun says
Hard to put into words, when Brian passed away I lost a piece of my husband. Brian brought out aside of Luke that no one else could do or will do. Brian brought out the best in Luke. If Brian was around, I knew it was going to be a good day. Unfortunately there isn’t another Brian in Luke’s life that will make him smile the way Brian did, never mind make Luke laugh til he cried. Words can’t express how much he will be missed by Luke and I. ❤️Amanda Kasun
Lacey Van Grinsven says
I met Brian at the crime lab. He was always so funny, blunt, loyal and willing to help. He had a big heart and infectious smile, and left a mark on everyone he met. The world lost a good one too son. Rest in piece Brian. You’ll be missed but never forgotten.
Ron Flink says
I have known Brian since the 1st grade. He was one of the few people that I have kept in touch with from Greeley Elementary. We have had some great adventures and laughs through the years. I moved to Idaho in 1993 and he loved coming to visit and I would take him to local golf courses in Coeur d’Alene. I was in a car accident on Lookout Pass March 1994 in a bad snow storm and Brian drove from Missoula in the middle of the night to give me a ride from St. Regis, MT. without hesitation. Just the kind of friend he was.
He did have a unique sense of humor which made him stand out in a crowd. I always admired his passion for hunting and everything outdoors. He reached out to me a few weeks before his passing and told me to make sure to keep in touch. I know that he cherished his close friends. My sympathies and condolences to his son and family. Rest in Peace my brother.
MG Summers says
So sorry to here, I new brain for many years during our karate days , he well always be remembered as being exceptional practitioner. Didn’t know anyone who didn’t love him, I hav no words to ease the pain of loss. Rest In Peace
Glenn Laitinen says
I just returned from a vacation last night and was so sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. What a shock! He was a great guy and we had a lot of interesting talks. I just had a couple of beers with him before I went on vacation. As Amanda Kasun says, Brian had a great sense of humor, albeit sometimes a different outlook, but that’s what made him the great guy he was. I’ll miss Brian. My sympathies to the family. Rest in peace!