Lisa Brien Mankins

June 1, 1965 - December 30, 2016

Lisa Brien-Mankins passed away on December 30, 2016 in Butte, MT at the age of 51. She fought a heroic battle with cancer, but sadly leaves behind her husband, Mark Mankins; her daughter, Larissa Durkin (John Strahan); step daughters Regan Bartholomew (Bryan) and Michelle Mankins (Tony). Grandchildren Madison and JJ Strahan, Karisma and Samantha, Devin Mankins. Lisa was born on June 1, 1965 in Great Falls, MT, to John and Gladys Brien, who predeceased her. She grew up in a loving family with many children for Lisa to love and care for. Her heart was big and she made sure to spread her happiness to everyone around, especially her “grandbabies”. She enjoyed spending time up at Canyon Ferry Lake with her family, and was also an avid “thrifty shopper” who went with everyone but herself in mind. Together for 20 great years, Mark and Lisa shared a love and compassion that extended through to each others’ children and grandchildren. Lisa was a very loving individual and will be missed everyday by her entire family. Surviving siblings; Linda Butler, Terry Brien, Dan Brien, Nicole Webster, and Rosalie Wolters, also numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her siblings; Annalee Brien, Debra Lochrie, Theodore Brien, and Michael Brien and Marlene Jackson..