Brian Keith Gunderson

Funeral Service for Brian Gunderson, 58, of Baker will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Stevenson Funeral Home in Baker with Don Buerkle officiating. Burial will follow at Bonnievale Cemetery. For those unable to attend, the service will be live-streamed starting ten minutes before the service.

Visitation will be held 5:00-6:00 pm Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Stevenson Funeral Home.

Prayer Service will take place at 6:00 pm Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at Stevenson Funeral Home.

Brian Gunderson passed away September 24, 2026 at his home in Baker that he referred to as "Uncle George's Place" south of Baker.

Brian was born December 18, 1967 in Miles City, MT to Martin and Diana "Linda" (Mikkelson). He grew up in Baker, received his education and graduated from Baker High School in 1986. While growing up, Brian could be found riding his bike with his favorite dog, Ing, by his side. His love of the outdoors brought him lifelong hobbies like fishing, trapping and hunting. His days started early with morning chores, then on to school. Brian was well known for his harmless shenanigans and sense of humor with an unforgettable side grin.

After graduation Brian worked in the oilfield and on road construction crews. His most memorable projects were the highway on Government Hill east of Miles City, construction of Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City, and the Lutheran Church in Ekalaka In the early 2000's Brian and his brother, Mike, started the Deep Creek Contracting business, of "Doin' it in the Dirt" as he liked to call it. He loved any equipment that was green or yellow in color. His love of the outdoors continued throughout his life and he found great enjoyment in sharing his hobbies with nieces and nephews. Brian was the fun uncle and the kids wanted to grow up to be like Uncle Brian.

Brian was an excellent cook. He enjoyed experimenting with new recipes for BBQ, grilling, and smoking. His favorite recipes often included fish, beef, and wild game His dogs ate as well as he did and were his official taste testers.

Brian will be truly missed by his mother, Linda Mikkelson Genty; brothers Mike (Dorinda) Gunderson, Greg (Judy) Gunderson, Tom (Cindy) Gunderson; sisters Velora (Frank) Strom, Marcella (Rod) Enos, Barbara (Ranger) Dykema, Idi (Lennis) Janzen; Jennifer (Greg) Stafford; numerous nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, great-great nieces and nephews; friends, girlfriends, and his loyal dog River.

He is preceded in death by his father, Martin Gunderson; grandparents, Merle Mikkelson, Tom and Etta Mae Curran, Frank and Regina Ondrasek, John and Johanna Gunderson; and numerous aunts and uncles.