Christina McLinden, 35

Christina McLinden, 35, of Manhattan, Mont., passed away on March 24, 2008.

She was born Nov. 10, 1972, in Chicago, Ill., to Mihaly and Piroska Arnyai. She married Dustin McLinden on St. Valentine's Day, 1999, in Sandpoint, Idaho. They moved to Bozeman in 2001 and to Manhattan in 2004.

Christina loved her family with all of her heart. She was involved in everything in their lives. She was a Girl Scout Leader and coached Shelbie's soccer team. She made sure that her kids were involved in everything that they could.

She enjoyed camping, music, travel, singing, dancing and James Patterson books.

She had an infectious smile and a generous heart. She loved animals, especially cats and dogs.

Christina is survived by her husband, Dustin; children, Mike and McKenzie Hewitt of Sandpoint and Shelbie McLinden of Manhattan; her parents; brothers, Mike and Les Arnyai; sister, Anna Hoffert; and nieces and nephews.

She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

A celebration of life will be at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 2008, at Dahl Funeral Chapel.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.dahlcares.com.