Marilyn Elaine Lee, 69

Marilyn Elaine Lee, 69, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2007, in Brendan House in Kalispell. She was born July 21, 1937, in Grand Island, Neb., to George Andrew and Serena (Nickles) Dangaard.

In her lifetime, Marilyn had many jobs. She was a bus driver, a police dispatcher and an active youth-group leader at her church. She loved the Lord and was a great prayer warrior. Marilyn loved life and brought joy into ours.

She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 54 years, Lloyd Edwin Lee. She also leaves behind her faithful dog, Skeeter. She also is survived by her three children and their spouses, her 10 grandchildren and their spouses, and her nine great-grandchildren.

Her eldest child and only daughter, Terri Lynn Bray, is married to Michael Bray. Together they have four children, Jason Tost and his wife, Felicia, and their children, Zeke and Meena; son, Brian Tost and his wife, Lydia, and their daughter, Naomi; their third son, Ian Svinth; and their youngest son, Justin Bray.

Marilyn's eldest son, Mikle Dennis Lee, is married to Jamie Lee. Together they have three children, including Amy Udeen and her husband, Dave, and their children, Savannah, Raeanna and Brenna; their next daughter, Amanda Cook, and her husband, Om, and their children, Zimmery and Natayia; and their youngest daughter, Cassandra Lee.

Marilyn's youngest son, James Brian Lee, is married to Tracy Lee. Together they have three children, including their eldest daughter, Jamie Lee; their only son, TJ Lee, and his wife, Krista Lee, and their daughter, Kenadie; and their youngest daughter, Courtney Lee.

Funeral services for Marilyn Lee will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 8, at Easthaven Baptist Church, with Pastor Dan Lambert officiating. Burial will be afterward at Conrad Memorial Cemetery. There will be no visitation.

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