Lynda Labatte
Lynda Labatte was born July 27, 1951, to parents Darrell and Selma (Lee) Skinner in Pensacola, Fla. Lynda attended several schools due to Darrell being in the Navy and graduated high school at Helena High in 1968. She attended college at Eastern College in Billings studying elementary education. Lynda continued her education, going on to earn her master’s degree in special education.
Lynda met Gregg while teaching in Culbertson and they were united in marriage on Nov. 27, 1976. They made their family home in Froid, Mont. The two of them had two children, son Grant (Laura) Labatte in 1978 and they gave them three grandkids; and a daughter Sabrina (Ben Smith) Labatte in 1981 and they gave them two grandkids. Lynda was so proud of her grandchildren, Tanner, Tristan, Haley, Sydney and Payton and followed them to all their activities. They were the joy of her life and she was so very proud of each of their accomplishments.
In Lynda’s 38 years of education, she taught in Belfry, Culbertson, and 34 years at the Froid Public School. She loved and enjoyed all of her students and was so proud of all of them. She always tried to stay in contact with many of her students and had a special bond with many over the years. After retiring from teaching, Lynda stayed active in the school by joining the local school board, being the active chairwoman the last two years. She also enjoyed having more time for her quilting and sewing.
Lynda had a heart of gold and was willing to help anyone out at any time. Whether it was meals for the workers in the field, saving the “grands” when they forgot something they needed for school, or a shoulder to cry on when a teacher or student needed a friend, Lynda was there.
Lynda passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020.
Lynda is survived by her husband, Gregg, of 43 years; son, Grant (Laura); daughter Sabrina (Ben); grandchildren, Tanner Holtan, Haley and Sydney Labatte, and Tristan and Payton Labatte.
Lynda was preceded in death by her parents, Darrell and Selma Skinner; and sister, Susan.
A Funeral Mass for Lynda was held at 10 a.m. (MST) Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Culbertson, Mont. Father Baskar Anandan officiated. Visitation was held Friday, Nov. 13, 2020, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (MST) at the St. Anthony Catholic Church in Culbertson, Mont., followed by a Prayer Vigil at 7 p.m. (MST). Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Williston is assisting the family. Friends may sign the on-line register and give their condolences at www. fulkersons.com.
The Funeral Mass was broadcast with the link on Lynda’s service information available on our website www.fulkersons.com. Due to COVID-19, we ask that everyone adheres to local and state requirements for social distancing.
(Paid Obituary)
