Erika Brisendine Funeral Services and Memorial

On July 31st Erika Brisendine made the worst mistake of her life by climbing onto the gym roof of Columbia Falls High School. Unfortunately, this poor decision ultimately led to her tragic death when she fell through a skylight on the gym roof.

Erika Brisendine (20) was a free spirit full of life, love and laughter. Her spontaneous ways were infectious to everyone around her and will be sorely missed by all that knew her.

Many in our community have reached out to see how they might be able to help the family in this challenging time of need. First and foremost, please pray for her parents (Blaine & Shanna), sister (Erin), grandparents, extended family, and friends across the country. Please pray for the first responders on the scene, her friends that were there with her and the Columbia Falls Community.

The money raised will primarily go towards Erika's funeral and burial expenses. In addition, in the event of excess funds, an account will be created to help replace all the skylights on Columbia Falls High School Gym and secure all access points to the gym roof to hopefully help ensure this does not occur again.

Thank you to everyone for sharing and caring.

God Bless. A Community Connected. We Love You.

Brisendine Family

Tribute

Erika Storm Brisendine, aka,”Goose” was born on March 2, 2002 and passed away from a tragic accident on, July 31, 2022.

Erika was born in Kalispell, MT at Kalispell Regional Hospital to, Blaine Brisendine and Shanna Brisendine-Sissell.

Erika, was currently living and working in Glacier National park and Columbia Falls, MT.

Erika was an absolute joy! She LOVED animals (especially cats and any random stray or baby bird in distress) the outdoors, adventure and was a friend to everyone she met. Erika truly never met a stranger! She loved deeply and made those around her feel that love. Erika had a huge heart and was always thoughtful of others, and would always put others before herself. She was always the life of the party and made everyone around her laugh. Erika believed the best about everyone and would be the first to help if she thought someone was in need. Erika was a ray of sunshine and brought joy to all who knew her.

Erika was excited and looking forward to converting a van and traveling the US.

Erika was funny, beautiful, quirky, unique, honest, artistic, witty, talented and just a beautiful soul.

She leaves an incredible void in our hearts, and she will be dearly missed.

Erika was proceeded in death by her sister, Jadyn Nicole Brisendine, and her maternal Grandfather, John Dysart (Papa), paternal Grandmother, Susan Gale Brisendine.

She is survived by her mother, Shanna Brisendine-Sissell; her father, Blaine Brisendine; her sister Erin Brisendine and her half-sister, Tatum Sissell; her paternal Grandparents, Frank and Claire Brisendine, her paternal Great-Grandparents, Neil and Verna Walden and many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and close friends.

Erika was a beautiful soul, full of spirit. She was loved and adored by all.

A celebration of Erika’s life will be held 2:00 pm, Friday, August 5, 2022 at Columbia Mortuary in Columbia Falls.