Lewis Paul Christian

Lewis, fun loving spirit, husband, father and friend, passed on the morning of November 29 th . Lewis was born September 21 st , 1966, to Jeanette and Ted Christian in Yuma Arizona. Lewis was raised in Winterhaven, California, with his mother, stepfather Robert Stanford, and his siblings.

Growing up he loved sports, playing football and competing in track. He loved to fish and helped on his uncle ' s vineyard. After graduating Lewis, his parents and sister moved to Cooke City Montana in April of 1989. Eventually he got married to his first wife Tracy Gangstad. Together they had two children, Taylor and Louie. After a few years they divorced. Lewis moved around a bit before settling in Bozeman Montana, where he eventually met and married the love of his life, Sara Brinig in august of 1999. Together they had three children. Paul, Lucius, and Mia Christian.

Lewis was a "jack of all trades " doing everything from cooking to concrete. He really loved his family, he was most proud of his children, and loved his dogs. He also enjoyed camping, fishing with his son Paul, watching football, telling good stories, and making his famous chocolate chip cookies with his daughter Mia. Lewis even had a green thumb and always looked forward to spring. Lewis ' most proud moment was officiating his son Lucius ' wedding last September.

He had survived by his wife Sara Christian, and children Paul, Lucius and his wife Lucia, Mia, Taylor and Louie. His sisters Twylah, Susie, Tender, Tracy, Tina, and brothers Billy, Marty and Bobby in addition to many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of Life will be held in May