Beverly Lee Smith Arriaga

Beverly Lee Smith Arriaga went on to meet her Heavenly Father on Sept. 4, 2010 near Paradise, at age 60. She was born Nov. 3, 1949 to Marvin and Clara Brittenham in Kalispell. She grew up in Columbia Falls and after graduating from Columbia Falls High School she graduated from Montana State College in Billings with a B.A. in teaching. She went on to teach in Idaho. She returned to Montana and raised her son in Columbia Falls. She worked in the dietary department at Kalispell Regional Medical Center for over 15 years. Beverly married Rudy Arriaga on April 23, 2010.

She will always be remembered as a selfless and loving mother, a caring wife, and a joyful grandmother as well as a giving friend to all she knew.

We know she will be looking down from her mansion of gold onto her son and his wife, her grandson, and her two brothers and one sister and their families. We know two things; God has a perfect plan and we will see her again.

We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. Romans 8:28

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Whitefish. Services by Austin Funeral Home. Contributions may be made to the American Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.