Helen L. Flynn, 92

Helen L. Flynn, 92, passed away on Sunday, April 10, 2005, at her residence in Kalispell.

She was born on July 9, 1912, to Ludvig and Hilda (Holst) Horntvedt. She grew up on their homestead in the Stillwater area where she attended Stillwater school and Stillwater Lutheran church, a church her father helped build. Helen graduated from high school in 1930.

In 1932, Helen married Thomas Flynn. Together they raised four children. With her family she was involved in the beginnings of Central Bible Church and was active there for many years. She was especially interested in the mission work of the church and actively supported several missionaries. Later she became involved with women's Bible study and prayer groups, sometimes leading the groups.

Helen loved flowers and always had a beautiful yard. As her children grew and she had more time, she found several hobbies; ceramics, cake decorating, fancy decorated sugar eggs and assorted crafts.

Helen was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Anna.

She is survived by her husband Tom; four children, Lorence R. Flynn and wife, Mari, Joanne Dykes and husband, Leonard, all of Kalispell, and David Flynn and wife, Carolyn, of Boise, Idaho, and Donna Nygren and husband, Les, of Spokane; nine grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren.

Funeral services for Helen will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, April 16, at Johnson Mortuary Chapel, with Pastor Keith McNeil officiating. Burial will follow at C.E. Conrad Memorial Cemetery. Visitation for Helen will be held from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, April 15, in the Johnson Funeral Chapel.

The family suggests that memorials be made to the Stillwater Lutheran Church, 1401 Church Drive, Kalispell, MT 59901 or the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, 1732 South 72 West or 2050 Overland Avenue Billings, MT 59102.

Johnson Mortuary and Crematory is caring for Helen's family.