Linda Beth Campbell, 72, died on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, at her home in Kalispell.
Beth valiantly and gracefully lived with diabetes and the many side effects of this disease for more than 44 years. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends and many supporters carried her through years of neuropathy, blindness and eventually an amputation.
Beth was born on July 14, 1941, in Longview, Texas, to Paul and Sudia Featherstone. She graduated from Kilgore High School and went on to be a member of the Kilgore Rangerette's at Kilgore College.
Beth was a Texan through and through, but God drew her to Montana and enraptured her with his majesty and splendor. She lived in the midst of God's earthly beauty in the Flathead Valley for 15 years.
Beth had a comforting smile and always made time to listen as others found it easy to share their life struggles with her. Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and genuine demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many. Lives have been, and are still being, changed by her witness of strength, courage, love and faith.
Beth was married for 44 years to her sweetheart, Bob Campbell, of Longview.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bubba and Honey; her beloved daughter, Susan; her son, Sgt. Robert R. Campbell; in-laws, Bob and Jean Campbell; and her brother-in-law, Captain Clyde W. Campbell.
She is survived by her husband, Bob; her daughter, Sheri Peery, and her husband, Bill; her daughter, Darlina Bennett, and her husband, Larry; her grandchildren, Trey Peery and his wife Katie, Ryan Campbell, Bobbi Bruton, Christian Pena and Sheridan Pena; her nieces, Deanna Lisle and her husband Keith, Jennifer Romero and her husband Paul; and grandnieces and nephews, Clyde, Sara, Tucker, Melvin, Duval and Daisy.
The family would like to thank the many friends who have offered assistance, meals and sent prayers and well wishes. We would also like to thank Frontier Hospice for their kind and gentle care over the last four months.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, led by Pastor Frank Mack at Family Life Christian Church, 1075 Foys Lake Road, Kalispell. A graveside service will be held in Kilgore, Texas, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Beth Campbell can be made to Family Life Christian Church, 1075 Foys Lake Road, Kalispell, MT 59901; Low Vision Montana, P.O. Box 664, Helena, MT 59624; or Friends of Hospice, 42 Bruyer Way, Kalispell, MT 59901.
To send a note of condolence to the family, please visit www.buffalohillfh.com. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.
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Beth valiantly and gracefully lived with diabetes and the many side effects of this disease for more than 44 years. Her strong will to live, unwavering faith in God, and the love and prayers of family, friends and many supporters carried her through years of neuropathy, blindness and eventually an amputation.
Beth was born on July 14, 1941, in Longview, Texas, to Paul and Sudia Featherstone. She graduated from Kilgore High School and went on to be a member of the Kilgore Rangerette's at Kilgore College.
Beth was a Texan through and through, but God drew her to Montana and enraptured her with his majesty and splendor. She lived in the midst of God's earthly beauty in the Flathead Valley for 15 years.
Beth had a comforting smile and always made time to listen as others found it easy to share their life struggles with her. Throughout her life she maintained a sweet and genuine demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many. Lives have been, and are still being, changed by her witness of strength, courage, love and faith.
Beth was married for 44 years to her sweetheart, Bob Campbell, of Longview.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bubba and Honey; her beloved daughter, Susan; her son, Sgt. Robert R. Campbell; in-laws, Bob and Jean Campbell; and her brother-in-law, Captain Clyde W. Campbell.
She is survived by her husband, Bob; her daughter, Sheri Peery, and her husband, Bill; her daughter, Darlina Bennett, and her husband, Larry; her grandchildren, Trey Peery and his wife Katie, Ryan Campbell, Bobbi Bruton, Christian Pena and Sheridan Pena; her nieces, Deanna Lisle and her husband Keith, Jennifer Romero and her husband Paul; and grandnieces and nephews, Clyde, Sara, Tucker, Melvin, Duval and Daisy.
The family would like to thank the many friends who have offered assistance, meals and sent prayers and well wishes. We would also like to thank Frontier Hospice for their kind and gentle care over the last four months.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Buffalo Hill Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, led by Pastor Frank Mack at Family Life Christian Church, 1075 Foys Lake Road, Kalispell. A graveside service will be held in Kilgore, Texas, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in honor of Beth Campbell can be made to Family Life Christian Church, 1075 Foys Lake Road, Kalispell, MT 59901; Low Vision Montana, P.O. Box 664, Helena, MT 59624; or Friends of Hospice, 42 Bruyer Way, Kalispell, MT 59901.
To send a note of condolence to the family, please visit www.buffalohillfh.com. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home is caring for the family.