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In Memory Of

Lynette R. Chadwick, age 52, of Helena

May 5, 1962 – February 15, 2015

Lynette Renee Chadwick passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, at home on February 15, 2015.  She was born in Helena on May 5, 1962 to Robert “Bob” and Shirley Pickett.

She was raised in Helena, graduating from Capital High School in 1980.

Lynette married her love and best friend, Gary Chadwick, on April 12, 1986, in a small ceremony at the Hitching Post in Coeur d’Alene, ID. Together they raised their four children, Jesse, Miles, Colter, and Jayme.  They loved taking family trips, snowmobiling, camping, and later having pizza nights with their grandchildren.

Lynette worked for years at State Nursery arranging flowers where she had a natural talent at making the most beautiful arrangements for all occasions.  Lynette later retired as an Information Officer for Immigration Naturalization Services after 18 years of service.

She was preceded in death by her father Bob Pickett, sister-in-law Debbie Chadwick, father-in-law Walter Reed Chadwick, as well as her grandparents.

She is survived by her husband, Gary, of Helena; children Jesse Chadwick of Seeley Lake, Colter (Merlana) Chadwick of Great Falls, and Jayme Chadwick and Miles (Kelsey) Bell of Helena; grandchildren Conner Chadwick of Seeley Lake, Dominic and Emilyn Bell of Helena, and Faith Chadwick of Great Falls; mothers Shirley (Geary) Colvin and Joannie (Corky) Rada of Helena; siblings Lorrie Gazloff of Arizona, Bawb Pickett of Alaska, Leonard Pickett of Helena, Will Pickett of Washington, Valerie Cook of Helena and Geary (Sarah) of Colorado; mother-in-law Betty Chadwick of East Helena; brother-in-law Greg (Karen) Chadwick of Helena; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and special friends.

A memorial service celebrating Lynette’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 20, 2015 at the Helena Valley Faith Center, 708 E. Groschell in East Helena. A reception will follow the memorial service in the social center at the church. Memorials in Lynette’s name are suggested to St. Peter’s Cancer Treatment Center c/o St. Peter’s Hospital, 2475 Broadway, Helena, MT 59601.

Service Schedule

Memorial Service

11:00 a.m.

Friday February 20, 2015

Helena Valley Faith Center

708 E. Groschell

East Helena, Montana 59635

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Reception

Following Memorial Service

Friday February 20, 2015

Helena Valley Faith Center

708 E. Groschell

East Helena, Montana 59635

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Service Schedule

Memorial Service

11:00 a.m.

Friday February 20, 2015

Helena Valley Faith Center

708 E. Groschell

East Helena, Montana 59635

View map

Reception

Following Memorial Service

Friday February 20, 2015

Helena Valley Faith Center

708 E. Groschell

East Helena, Montana 59635

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  1. Cathy Beckett says

    February 17, 2015 at 3:11 pm

    Lynette was a beautiful girl. I only talked to her a couple of times since she became an adult, but I do know she loved her family.
    My sorrow is with you all.

  2. Hannah Pool says

    February 17, 2015 at 6:07 pm

    I am chilhood friends with her daughter Jayme and niece Kaylin I remeber her being so kind and in more recent times I would see her on almost a daily basis at Vans where I work. Her smiling face was alway welcomeing and I looked forward to seeing her she was always asking about my kids and talking about hers and about her grandkids. You will be greatly missed

  3. Tasha Herrin says

    February 17, 2015 at 7:53 pm

    I am so very sorry to hear of Lynette’s passing. Our prayers go out to her family during this time. I will always remember her beautiful smile and caring soul. She will be missed by many and remembered fondly.

  4. Dee Feddes says

    February 17, 2015 at 8:02 pm

    Miles & Kelsey, I’m so sorry for your loss even though i never met her. She looked like a really sweet person. Thinking of you both. Treasue your memories! Hugs!

  5. Alice & Bill Dove says

    February 17, 2015 at 10:01 pm

    We are so very sorry to learn of Lynett’s passing so sonn after Bob leaving us. I only knew her as a little girl @ the ranch,but Bob talked about her as Dad’s do.
    Our Sympathy & prayers are with all of You. Alice Kleffner Dove.

  6. Don and Patty Whitney and family says

    February 17, 2015 at 10:31 pm

    Gary, children and Lorrie,

    So sorry to hear about your loss. We enjoyed working with Lynette for a number of years at INS and were so surprised and saddened to hear of her death. We are in living and working in Arizona but our thoughts will be with you during the services. Don

  7. Maura Fleetwood says

    February 18, 2015 at 7:03 am

    Jesse,
    I am so sorry for your loss! I feel your pain and am here for you as you’ve been for me. Thinking of you and your family!

  8. Udeen Barrows says

    February 18, 2015 at 7:43 am

    Colter and Merlana, we are so sorry about this and want you to know we are praying and believing God to bring peace to you and all your family,

  9. Pam Brown says

    February 18, 2015 at 8:27 am

    Dear Lynette’s Family ~ Gary, Greg, Shirley, Jessie, Miles, Jaymie, Colter & Families

    We were so sorry to hear of Lynette’s passing. She was a wonderful and fun friend for years and one of my Bridesmaids when Charlie and I got married. Lynette was a wonderful floral designer, a great friend and she loved her family!

    Our sincere thoughts and Prayers go out to all of you during this time. Lynette was a kind and gentle soul. May she rest in Peace in Heaven. Debbie will welcome her with open arms. Both ladies were such a part of my life. She will be missed.

    May God Bless All of You,,
    Pam & John Brown

  10. Janet Dack (Vickers) says

    February 18, 2015 at 9:27 am

    I met Lynette quite a few years ago when I married her cousin. I always loved Lynette, and her beautiful smile. She had a way of making one feel better just by being herself. My heart and prayers go out to her family. God bless all of you.

  11. Donna Mix says

    February 18, 2015 at 12:46 pm

    Gary and family –
    I’m so sorry to learn of Lynette’s death. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you get through this time of grief and adjustment.

  12. Barb Hart says

    February 18, 2015 at 3:38 pm

    To Lynette’s family,
    I worked with Lynette when she worked for INS. She was a friendly, warm and thoughtful coworker and friend. I enjoyed her company and we had a few laughs. Her passing is sad news and I am sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in my prayers.

  13. Donnette Nyland says

    February 18, 2015 at 3:56 pm

    Dear Gary, Jessie, Colter, Jayme, Miles, Lorrie, Shirley, and family,

    I am so sorry to hear of Lynette’s death. She was and always will have a special place in my heart. Lynette and I shared so many laughs and tears together years ago, I will never forget all the memories we shared. She was with me during so many of my life changes (marriage, births of daughters, divorce, etc) and was always so caring. She was always thinking of others before herself. Lynette was there for me to lean on when I was starting to fall. Lynette guided me to one of the best churches and I still remember sitting behind Gary and Lynette during services thinking how loving and caring the two of you were towards each other and the others around you. 🙂 You were the “perfect” couple I always wanted to be! As for the children, oh how Lynette shared the joys of being a mother with me. Lynette loved being a mom and if she had her choice she would of had a million children but Jesse, Colter, Jayme, and Miles you were very special to her and your mother would have done anything to protect you and she love you to the end of time. Lorrie, I know you share a lot of the same memories with me because you played a big role in Lynette and I building memories (plus a few of our own 🙂 ) and I thank you! May God bring all of you comfort during this time of sorrow.

    My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always,
    Donnette

  14. Patty Hofferber says

    February 18, 2015 at 5:06 pm

    I am very sorry to hear of Lynette’s passing – I met Lynette when I was working for Immigration and enjoyed working with her. My prayers are with you and may God be with you.
    Patty

  15. Irene Kleffner Ewing and Randy Ewing says

    February 18, 2015 at 9:21 pm

    I hope Lynette will get to ride horses in heaven and make hay with a beaver slide. We really enjoyed her hospitality at Grandpa Bob’s birthday party. I’m so sorry to lose her so young. She was so sweet and so much fun. I’ll miss her.

  16. Erinn Donnell says

    February 19, 2015 at 3:15 pm

    Gary, Jesse, Jayme, Colter, Miles:
    You are all in my thoughts during this difficult time. I will always remember the fun times we had snowmobiling with our families when I was a kid, and know that Lynette will always hold a special place to my family.

  17. Doreen Filson says

    February 19, 2015 at 3:16 pm

    You were a beautiful little girl and a wonderful woman. I can see your moms face in yours.
    God Bless and Keep you,
    Doreen

  18. Pastor Bill & LauraJean Phillips & Heather says

    February 19, 2015 at 3:37 pm

    Gary, Jesse, Miles, Colter, Jayme, & Lorrie, Shyla, Kaylin: We are shocked & hurting with you! Had no idea Lynette was sick…so many memories…when the kids were in FLOC daycare…Wed. night meals for the parents & kids. Bill going with you to Salt Lake for Jayme’s surgery….So glad to hear your family has a church family to support & comfort you through these most difficult days…Lynette was a very special beautiful lady. Wish we could be with you. Be assured of our love and we will be praying for you now & for many days to come.

  19. Pastor Bill & LauraJean Phillips & Heather says

    February 19, 2015 at 3:40 pm

    Praying for you, hurting with you…

  20. Wm. & LauraJean Phillips says

    February 19, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    You’re in our prayers

  21. Kim Kugler Perry says

    February 19, 2015 at 7:53 pm

    To everyone in Lynette’s family, I am so heartbroken to hear of Lynette passing away so suddenly. She had been one of my closest and dearest friends in elementary and Jr. high school She also was my bridesmaid in 1988. I talked to her on the phone about two weeks ago for a very long time and she really made my day. Always encouraging and loving. I have so many good memories of times we spent together. She will be missed by many.Praying for all her family as you go through this very difficult time. Good bye my sweet friend.
    Sending my love from Colorado,
    Kim Perry

  22. Colleen Hallberg says

    February 20, 2015 at 7:28 am

    I knew Lynette for many years and so enjoyed talking and sharing stories together. I know how much she loved her children and grandchildren. I will miss her and will keep her family in my prayers.

  23. Leonard and Jo says

    February 20, 2015 at 5:45 pm

    Dear Gary and Family,
    Have hope in tomorrow, have faith in the everlasting, and take comfort in the love of friends and family. May happy memories carry you through this sorrowful time.
    Take-care, Love Leonard and Jo

  24. Linda Portillo-Ramos says

    February 20, 2015 at 11:47 pm

    Colter, Merlana, & Family,

    I pray for God’s comfort and peace during your great loss.

  25. Nora Bruce says

    February 21, 2015 at 3:24 pm

    I would like to extend my sympathy and prayers to Lynette’s family. Today’s memorial service was a beautiful tribute for a beautiful lady. She touched so many lives in such a positive way that she will never be forgotten and her legacy will live on. I feel blessed that I had the opportunity to share in a small part of her life. I worked with Lynette for 5 years at Immigration and always enjoyed when our pathes would cross after that time.
    God Bless all of you.

    Nora B.

  26. Keith Becker says

    February 22, 2015 at 9:10 am

    I just found out about Lynette’s’ passing and it really broke my heart. She was such a lovely person and I always enjoyed talking to her on the phone or when I was down in the Helena Office. I was happy to share time with her, and wish her and all of her family God’s healing hand in their time of pain, and go with God Lynette, I was happy to have known you.

  27. Jon Weigum says

    February 25, 2015 at 7:27 pm

    So very sorry for your loss. Lynette was a person that was always willing to help when I would call for information, she would stop what she was doing to take care of any questions I had. She was a courteous, good natured and a very hard worker.

    Lorrie and family you are in my thoughts and prayers.

  28. Matt & Mary Kunnary says

    March 5, 2015 at 7:38 am

    To the family of Lynette – We remember Lynette in her high school years. We lived right down the street from the family on Leslie. She was a great person and will be missed. God’s blessings to the family. May Lynette rest in peace. Matt & Mary Kunnary

  29. Jo Pickett says

    February 15, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    Still in our thoughts.

  30. Jo and Leonard says

    December 17, 2017 at 10:15 pm

    Still in our thoughts.

  31. jo and leonard pickett says

    February 15, 2018 at 7:00 pm

    When the Lord calls our loved ones home, he leaves a gift of memories in exchange. You are still in our thoughts.

  32. Jo and Leonard says

    August 1, 2018 at 10:36 pm

    8/1/2018 just thinking of you today

  33. Jo Pickett says

    February 15, 2019 at 8:56 pm

    2/15/2019 in our memories. Leonard and Jo

  34. Leonard and Jo says

    February 9, 2020 at 8:36 pm

    your in our thoughts. 2020.

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Memorial Service

11:00 a.m.

Friday February 20, 2015

Helena Valley Faith Center

708 E. Groschell

East Helena, Montana 59635

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Reception

Following Memorial Service

Friday February 20, 2015

Helena Valley Faith Center

708 E. Groschell

East Helena, Montana 59635

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