Kelly D. Baughman

Kelly D. Baughman, 42 of Stevensville passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011 at her residence.
She was born May 15, 1968 in Dallas, TX., the daughter of Bill C. and Shirley Ridenour.
Kelly was raised in Austin, TX and loved living near and playing on Lake Austin. She graduated from High School and in January 2009 Kelly started school at the U. of M. working for her B.A. in social work.
In October 2003, she met her soul mate, Dennis F. Baughman in Gray Eagle, CA. They were joined in marriage on April 21, 2006 in Kalispell, MT.
Kelly enjoyed traveling with Dennis in their camper while Dennis built log homes around the country. She loved water aerobics, making her own jewelry, traveling, shopping and critiquing Dennis' golf game. Her schooling had helped her discover a talent for creative writing and she was exited about the possibility of helping others. Kelly enjoyed every moment of time she spent with friends and family. If you were close to her she would give you anything she could.
Surviving include her husband, Dennis of Stevensville; parents, Bill and Shirley Ridenour of Loyalton, CA; son, Kristopher Ridenour and his fiancAC.e Kirsten Njaa of Austin, TX; daughter, Kayla Ridenour of San Lorenzo, CA; son, Tyrell Ridenour of San Lorenzo, CA., sisters, Kim and husband Chuck Way of Colorado Springs, CO., Kristy Kiefer of Reno, NV., and Karla Saxton of Anaheim, CA; 7 nieces and nephews.
The family suggests memorials to a charity of your choice.