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Celebrating the Life of Lynda Purdy

January 9, 1963 – November 1, 2026

Lynda Purdy, 63, passed away on November 1, 2026, at her home in Plains, Montana.

Early Life and Education

Lynda was born January 9, 1963, in Denver, Colorado, to Albert Leslie Emmons and Marilyn Ruth Haydorn. At 13 years old, she moved to Montana, the place she would proudly call home for the rest of her life.

After graduating from Flathead High School, Lynda continued her education, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Biology. In 1995, she received a certificate associated with the Honors Symposium at Flathead Valley Community College.

Lynda pursued her passion for chiropractic medicine, graduating from Western Chiropractic College in 1999 with her Doctor of Chiropractic degree. Committed to continuing her professional education, she also pursued additional training through the North American Academy of Impairment Rating, earning a professional credential in impairment rating.

Family and Life

In 1981, Lynda married Dennis Buzzard. Together they welcomed two children, Chrysalana and Scott Buzzard. In 1995, Lynda married Lynn Purdy.

Family was an important part of Lynda’s life. She was blessed with nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A Career Built Around Helping Others

Upon graduating from Western Chiropractic College in 1999, Lynda immediately opened her own private chiropractic practice in Kalispell, Montana.

Her commitment to helping others extended far beyond her private practice. With the support and help of two dear friends, Lynda established Caring Chiropractic Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to making chiropractic care accessible to more people.

For 15 years, Caring Chiropractic Inc. served the greater Kalispell community. When Lynda later moved to the Sanders County area, she expanded the organization’s reach by opening a second location to serve that community as well. During the final four years of its operation, the organization served both areas.

Lynda’s mission was to remove financial barriers to chiropractic care, allowing people to receive treatment without the burden of cost standing in their way. She believed so strongly in this mission that she dreamed of taking Caring Chiropractic Inc.’s model nationwide, extending its reach far beyond the Montana communities she had served.

Her dedication to her profession and her commitment to making a difference in people’s lives were defining parts of her life’s work.

The Woman Behind the Accomplishments

Lynda was a compassionate and determined woman, a wonderful mixture of stubbornness and kindness. She had strong convictions, a generous heart, and a firm foundation in her faith in Our Lord God. She was a faithful servant, and her faith was an important part of who she was and how she approached life.

A believer in self-sufficiency and living closer to the land, Lynda eventually sold her home in Marion and moved to Camas Prairie to pursue another dream: homesteading.

There, she was working toward a life of growing and preserving her own food, raising and processing meat, and making cheese. She was creating a life rooted in independence, resourcefulness, and the satisfaction of providing for herself.

Lynda was still building, still dreaming, and still pursuing the life she envisioned.

Family and Survivors

Lynda was preceded in death by her parents, Albert Leslie Emmons and Marilyn Ruth Haydorn.

She is survived by her four sisters, Lori Emmons, Rita Bader, Arlene Harp, and Melody McBride; her two children, Chrysalana and Scott Buzzard; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Continuing Lynda’s Legacy

Throughout her life, Lynda demonstrated a deep commitment to helping others. Through her chiropractic practice and the nonprofit she established, she devoted years to making a difference in the lives of people in her community.

In keeping with the spirit of Lynda’s compassionate heart and her lifelong desire to help others, her family hopes that her legacy will continue through acts of kindness and generosity.

In the aftermath of the tragedy that took Lynda’s life, another young family is facing unimaginable loss. A mother was seriously injured, her husband was taken from her, and she is now left to care for their four young children while trying to rebuild their lives.

Those wishing to honor Lynda’s memory are invited to consider making a contribution to help this mother and her children as they begin again. Donations will help provide support during this incredibly difficult time.

To honor Lynda’s memory by helping this family, contributions can be made through the following GoFundMe fundraiser:

Help a Mother of Four After an Unimaginable Tragedy

Whether through a donation or by sharing their story, every act of kindness matters.

In this way, we hope that Lynda’s legacy of compassion, service, and helping others will continue to touch lives long after her passing.

Memorial Services

Memorial services and a celebration of Lynda’s life are to be determined. Details will be shared when arrangements have been finalized.