Lynn Renee Bryant, 51

Lynn Renee Bryant, 51, of Kalispell, passed away after a short battle with cancer on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Smithville, Missouri, at the home of her in-laws Walter, Ginger and Bailey Bryant.

She was born Nov. 19, 1963, in Sacramento, California, to Earl Gene and Barbara Jean (Leaf) Betts. Lynn attended school and grew up in Sacramento. In 1991 Lynn Moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where she met the love of her life and soul mate David James Bryant. They were married on June 6, 1993. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City until 1998 when they moved to Kalispell to be with Lynn’s family. Earlier in this year Lynn and David relocated back to Smithville to be with David’s family as he was battling cancer.

Lynn worked as a certified nursing assistant at Beehive Assisted Living in Columbia Falls for several years; she touched many people with her huge heart and will be greatly missed.

Lynn was preceded in death by her parents.

Lynn is survived by her husband, David James Bryant: five children, Jessica, Kaci, Katie, Kevin and Josh; grandchildren, Brooks, Miranda and Odin; siblings, Gary, Diane, Brian, Mike and Kyle; many nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

A celebration of Lynn’s life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home with a potluck reception following the service. At Lynn’s request she wants a party with lots of pink and bling.

To send a note of condolence to the family, please visit www.buffalohillfh.com. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.