Kelly Lenore Tiensvold, 56

Kelly Lenore Tiensvold was born in Kalispell on March 16, 1963, to Arthur and Sharon Anderson.

Kelly entered heaven’s gates on June 29, 2019, at her home in Bigfork.

Kelly was a ray of sunshine wherever she went and had a heart of gold. Kelly grew up in Great Falls and graduated from CMR High School in 1981. Kelly married the love of her life, Mike Tiensvold, Dec. 16, 1989, and together they raised three beautiful daughters. Kelly loved her family and her grandchildren were the light of her life. She was an employee of Kalispell Regional Medical Center for many years and acquired many friends. Along with her career at KRMC, Kelly enjoyed spending time on their cherry orchard on the East Shore of Flathead Lake and camping with family and friends. Kelly found the good in everyone she met and would go out of her way to help anyone. She was a true blessing to everyone and will be deeply missed.

Kelly was preceded in death by father Arthur Anderson, and father-in-law Lyle Tiensvold.

Kelly will forever be remembered by her loving husband, Mike Tiesvold; daughters, Lexy Bachteler and husband Mark, Brittany Goulet and husband Jason, Becca Tremba and husband Edward; her mother Sharon Anderson, brother Scott Anderson and wife Mickey, and mother-in-law Nancy Tiensvold. Kelly will also be deeply missed by her grandchildren, Levi, Connor, Wesley and two babies on the way that she was beyond excited to meet.

The funeral will held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 6, at 31825 Heather Lane, Bigfork.

Friends are encouraged to visit the website www.buffalohillfh.com to leave notes of condolence for the family. Buffalo Hill Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the family.