Allan Bruce Silverstein, 59, of Great Falls, a detention officer, died of natural causes Monday, March 12, at his home. There will be a gathering at Croxford Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Thursday, to proceed to the Old Jewish Cemetery, where a graveside service will be held.  Rabbi Chaim Bruk of Chabad Lubavitch of Montana will officiate at the funeral and gravesite service.

Allan was born June 28, 1952, in Brooklyn, N.Y. He graduated from G.W. Hewlett High School in Hewlett, N.Y., went to Miami University, and also went to the University of Montana in Missoula.

In 1980, he married Jodi Cantor in North Woodmere. They divorced in 1992. In 1999, he married Kelly Daily in Great Falls. They divorced in 2007.

Allan is survived by sons Errol, Andrew and Daniel Silverstein; sisters Bonnie Shiner and Sheree Cohen; and brothers Michael Silverstein and David Silverstein.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Laura (Daskal) Silverstein

“The Best Dad Ever” Allan Silverstein was one of a kind. His unconditional support of the most majestic dreams was the breath of his selfless devotion to family, love and truth. The sincerity of this free spirit, who lived for everyone he loved first, putting their needs before his own, made the world a better place – always. In his compassion, he was perfect. We will love him forever and ever.

“Love you, you’re greatest, always be that way in my heart.”