Dana Lynn Baxter

Dana Lynn Baxter, 58, of Arlee, was called home on Friday, January 31, 2014.

She was born June 19, 1955, in Hot Springs Montana, to John and Isabelle Welch. Dana grew up on her family’s ranch where she developed a life time love of riding horses. She graduated from Hot Springs High School in 1973.

On December 14, 1985, Dana married her best friend and soul mate Randy Baxter. The couple lived in Missoula and the surrounding areas where they raised their six daughters. She retired from the USPS after 22 years of service.

Dana loved camping, fishing, and spending time at the lake. She was a proud member of the Patriot Guard and active member of Chicks n’ Chaps.

A devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, Granny, and friend to many. She was a passionate supporter of all Armed Forces past and present. Dana and Randy loved traveling the country on their Harley and she spent every possible moment enjoying her kids, and grandkids.

Dana was preceded in death by her father John Welch and grandparents.

Survivors include her mother Isabelle Welch, siblings Teri Foster, John Welch, Dacy Holland, and their families. Her husband Randy Baxter, six daughters, Heather, Mary Ann, Sara, Daci, Shawna, Jaylyn, and their families including 20 grandchildren.

Service and potluck reception will be held on February 8, 2014 at 1 P.M. at the Lonepine Hall. Burial immediately to follow at the Murray Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks instead donations be made to the Wounded Warriors Project or the Shriners Hospital.