Edwin Brainard Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Edwin Brainard (Manhattan, Montana), whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Edwin left this world on October 13, 2025 at the age of 75, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edwin Brainard to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Harry Bradford Brainard and Anna Louise Seeman Brainard; his sister Harriet Ann Brainard; his son J. R. Brainard of Manhattan; his mother-in-law Alice Sarrazin of Clyde Park; and his sister-in-law Linda Sarrazin (Marian Todd).
He is survived by: his wife Alice "Punky" Brainard; his daughter Paula Bentle (Rod); his grandsons, Dawson and Blake Bentle; his daughter-in-law Kimberly Brainard; his grandchildren-in-law, Carrisa Brainard, Wyatt Brainard (Brianna) and Bailey; his brother Gene Todd; and his nieces, Val, Lisa and Julie.
Memorials in Ed's name may be made to Manhattan Public Schools Foundation P.O. Box 1223 Manhattan, MT 59741, Gallatin Beef Producers Attn to Charlie Pipal P.O. Box 690 Manhattan, Mt 59741, or the Brainard Farm Fair P.O. Box 217 Manhattan, MT 59741.
