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Brent Tillotson

July 3, 1948 — March 10, 2022

Brent J Tillotson born in Pocatello, Idaho, July 3, 1948 passed March 10, 2022 in Pocatello, Idaho.

Brent was the first child of Commodore W. Tillotson (deceased 1979) and Elaine Jones Tillotson (deceased 2016).

Brent resided in Pocatello, Idaho all of his life, 23 years of it with Gail Higgins the love of his life.

Brent's siblings were, in order of age, Nancy Lowe, Pocatello, ID, Kirk (Jill) Tillotson, Moreland, ID, Kim Tillotson, Idaho Falls, ID, Terry Tillotson, Twin Falls, ID, and John Tillotson (deceased 2013).


Brent attended schools in Pocatello area. He worked at Hillcrest Haven as an orderly for a short time, eventually going to work for the Union Pacific Railroad as a Carmen. At the age of 18 he was drafted in the United States Army. He spent 3 years in the Army. He spent time in Germany until he was discharged with an honorable discharge.


Brent married Susan Jensen in Blackfoot, Idaho and to this marriage two children were born. Michelle (Alejandro) Cuellar and Derek Tillotson. They were later divorced.


Brent has 5 grandchildren Alex Cuellar (received his angel wings in 2013), Dani Cuellar, Phoenix Cuellar, Kaleigh Osborne, and Brayden Osborne.


Brent's life with Gail included many adventures of camping, fishing, watching TV, and bingo.


Brent's step children and grandchildren: Robert Peterson has Hannah and Jimmy. Kim Peterson. February and Cody have Jorden (received his angel wings 2021) and AnnaLee.


Brent worked for the Union Pacific Railroad until taking an early retirement due to health problems. He loved restoring older model vehicles, of which some were a 1957 Chevrolet Belair a 1957, 1957 Chevrolet Nomad, a 1958 Chevrolet Pick Up. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, camping. Most recently he enjoyed playing Bingo.


He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.


No services will be held at this time.


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