On Wednesday, April 7, 2021, Lindi Murray, loving mother of two children, passed away at the age of 66.
Lindi was born on September 18, 1954 in Idaho Falls, ID to Norman and Marlene (Tschikof) Brighton. She worked her entire career at St. Peter’s Hospital starting at 18 years old. She spent the majority of her career, 3 decades, working for Dr. Dick Paustian in the Cardiology department as a technician. Working elbow to elbow with Dick, she earned his trust and she in turn trusted him to care for her until the end. On September 20, 1975, she married Charles (Chuck) Lee Murray. They raised two sons, Tyler and Trevor.
Lindi was a living angel and was affectionately referred to by her sisters as Saint Lindi. She was a great entertainer and always ensured those in her presence were comfortable, content and well fed. She had a unique ability to always be present in her interactions. She enjoyed good company with good conversation and was known to bend one’s ear earning the nickname, Windy Lindi. She was never one to complain, always positive. Even though she was in poor health through her final years it didn’t stop her from caring for her husband during his battle with cancer and never got in the way of her caring for and supporting her grandchildren. Truly a Saint.
Her greatest achievement was raising two amazing boys. She raised them to be loving, caring, and compassionate. She taught them to be particular about certain things in life, to be meticulous in their craft and the value of family of which their boys have carried forward to instill those same values in their own families. Another accomplishment was the 40 years of dedication to her work at St. Peter’s Hospital. She took pride in her patient care and was genuinely concerned about each person. She was thorough, detail oriented and took pride in doing a great job. She valued and respected the patient care relationship.
She had many hobbies, she loved hiking, cross-country skiing, mountain biking, fishing and camping. She was always prepared, she’d bring everything but the kitchen sink. She loved to cook and bake. She had a knack for threads and enjoyed knitting, crocheting, tatting (whatever the hell that is?) and sewing. She once sewed her Dad’s parka and got it to him just in the nick of time before he flew to Washington DC.
In the final months of her life, her sisters and sons cared for her. We were supposed to be her caregivers yet the tables were turned. Lindi became our teacher, mentor, role model and “activity director” in so far as directing us how to properly poach an egg, to how many capers to add to her 4 slices of tomato, to how to brush her teeth…she didn’t refrain from saying, “Thanks, but that’s not how I brush my teeth, I do it different.” She was particular to the end. But she was so grateful for the help and was sure to let us know.
Lindi was preceded in death by her father, Norman, her mother, Marlene, her husband, Chuck, and her nephew Adam Vogl. She is survived by her two children, Tyler, and Trevor, her daughter’s in-law, Nidia and Cara, her grandchildren, Kalli, Lali, Tanner, Javin, and Charlee, her great-grandchild, Romeo, her sisters (and brother’s in-law), Michelle (Rob) Dickey, Lori (Gary) Martinsen, Julia (Joe) Carter, and Amy (Mark Hull) Marshall, her soul-sister Sandy Beattie, and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.
To commemorate Lindi’s life, a service will be held 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Anderson Stevenson and Wilke Funeral Home, 3750 N Montana Ave, Helena, MT 59602.
Having spent the majority of her career running diagnostic tests of heart health and function, she once said that she always wondered what it would be like to be on the other side of the table. Eventually the tables turned and she gained that experience. If you would like to donate to a charity in memory of Lindi, please donate to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org). But what would please Lindi most is to buy a friend a coffee (or your drink of choice), ask how they are doing and be genuinely present. Leave them with a hug; she was definitely a hugger.
One thing she was adamant about and would repeat towards the end was, “I lived a good life.”
“People will forget what you said. People will forget what you did. But people will never forget how you made them feel.” -Maya Angelou
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
11:00 a.m.
Thursday April 22, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the service
Thursday April 22, 2021
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Celebration of Her Life
11:00 a.m.
Thursday April 22, 2021
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
Reception
Following the service
Thursday April 22, 2021
Social Hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave.
Helena, Montana 59602
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Joe Carter says
To the Murray and Brighton Families, my sincere condolences
to you all. As we all know, Lindi is an Angel, a most beautiful, loving, thoughtful, caring, kind person that is now looking over her family. Love you Lindi
Joe
Michael Glueckert says
My sincere condolences too all the Murray family. So sorry of Linda’s passing. She was a kind wonderful person. So sorry!
Nata Noland says
The Noland Family is so very sorry to hear of Lindi’s passing. The Brightons were our neighbors when we lived on Middlemas Road and Michelle, Lindi, Lori and even Julia were our go-to babysitters for our two sons, Steve & Tom. It was such a wonderful family and great neighbors. Our sincere condolences to the Murray and Brighton families.
Nata, Randy, Steve & Tom Noland
Allen Stenhjem Family says
God Bless aii the loved ones of this wonderful family God Bless Lindi
Mary Lou Garrett says
She was always so glad to see you and always had a smile on her beautiful face.
Marie Moran says
I’m so very sorry. She was a beautiful person inside and out. I’ll be praying for all of you. My love to Javin, especially 💙💙💙
Morgan Maynard says
Lindi, what a generous, thoughtful, kind, beautiful, compassionate (and all those other glowing adjectives) you are. You have been a joy to everyone who has ever had the privilege to know you. Rest in well deserved peace. Your friend, Morgan.
Carolyn K Pelletier says
I am very sorry to read of Lindi’s passing. She was kind and thoughtful all throughout school. I know she will be dearly missed by all her family and friends.
Larry Murphy says
Our condolences to the entire Murray and Brighton clan.
Larry and Lisa Murphy
Jim and Sally Wilcox/Russell says
We are so sorry to hear about Lindi’s passing. She was a great lady and a great person. God bless her loving family and all those beautiful
sisters. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you, now, and the days ahead. Love to all…
John E. Andrew says
After reading the wonderful tribute eulogizing Lindi written by her sons I can only agree with their words and add that she was the best of the best. Godspeed Lindi!
Marilyn Kelly-Clark says
I’m so sorry to read of Lindi’s passing, she left this life much too soon. Sending sympathy and prayers to her entire family.
Steve&Cindy Hoy says
So sorry to hear of Lindi’s passing. She was a very lovely person. Condolences to the family..
Marcia L. says
I have such fond memories of Aunt Lindi from Hoy family gatherings. You couldn’t help but feel warm, welcome, and well-fed when Lindi was around. Sending my love to her family.
Rosemary Goodman says
My heart is breaking. Lindi was such a joy to be around and such an example to her family. I’ll miss her laughter and enthusiasm. I’m sure she and Chuck and Norman and Marlene are celebrating their reunion. But we will miss her at our cousin reunions. Love you all! Rosemary
Leslie Drake Robinson says
My heart goes out to your entire family!
I know how much she will be missed!
It’s hard to imagine this world without
Lindi in it. I will miss seeing her beautiful blue eyes! Gods peace on you all as you walk through this loss.
Cathy Beck Jenkins says
Ty, Trev and all of the Murray and Brighton clan, I’m so sorry to hear of Lindi’s passing. What a beautiful, warm and loving soul. She was a special woman and I can’t even imagine how much you’re all missing her presence. I know she’s happily reunited with Chuck and watching over all of you. May your hearts heal as you remember her beautiful smile.
Patti & Lee Scott says
What a gal! We both liked her so much. My favorite thing was whenever I saw her, her first statement was “I’m Lindi, not Lori!” before I would embarrass myself! We would both laugh! Please accept our condolences.
Judy Baker says
I got to know Lindi at St. Peter’s as an indirect co-worker but we had plenty of opportunities to ‘chat’ and she was a fantastic person to do just that….chat! She was quick with that sweet sincere smile whenever you’d chance to see her and any time you’d see her for that matter. I’ll miss that smile and her soft, sweet voice and easy manner. She truly was a special person. It’ll be good to see her someday when I get to that wonderful place she’s gone to. My most sincere condolences to her family.
Helen Amundson says
Dear Lindi always greeted others with a smile and you always knew she was really listening. I worked at St. Peters for many years. Lindi always greeted people when she saw them and even greeted me by name after I retired when I would see her out in public. She was a very special lady. I am so sorry for your great loss.
Connie Vergine says
Our heartfelt condolences to all the family. The sad news of Lindi’s passing has reached us in another state. Lindi epitomized what all women would love to be remembered for…grace, wisdom, patience, a friend, a beautiful person inside and out and a wonderful role model to the world she lived in…both professionally and to her friends and family.
Our hearts are saddened! I cannot imagine a nicer person to emulate in anyone’s future life here on earth. Prayers for healing are sent to all those who knew and loved her !
Much love to you all,
Nick Crawford and Connie Vergine
Chris Eby says
We were so sorry to hear about Lindi. Our hearts are breaking for all of you and we send love and strength to the entire family.
Chris and Skip Eby
Mary Clark says
My prayers and thoughts to all of Lindi’s family and friends. I remember those lovely girls when they first came to the hospital. So beautiful and kind, always welcoming. I helped Lindi with a proceedure. She was clear and helpful and patient. When she assisted with my own physical care I knew I had a reliable expert as well as a friend helping me. Lori, having watched both of you grow as women, my heart goes out to you. Sandy my prayers to you also, in the loss of your friend.
Julie & Jim DeMars says
We are so very sorry to hear of beautiful Lindi passing. We are sending prayers for peace to her family and many friends.