Bronwen Anne Stebbins Faul, 44, formerly of Libby
Obit Stebbins
Bronwen Anne Stebbins Faul, born on May 26, 1968, in Billings, died at her home on Jan. 12, 2013, in Bristow, Va.
Bronwen graduated from Libby High School in 1986. She received a degree from Lower Columbia College in Longview, Wash., and graduated with a pharmacy degree from Washington State University in Pullman, Wash.
She worked as a pharmacist both in Boise, Idaho, and Virginia. Bronwen met Roger Faul while they were attending school at Lower Columbia College. They were together for 21 years. They were married in 2000.
Bronwen loved traveling and spent time in Mexico, Canada, Israel and Europe, especially Italy. She loved her family, friends, dogs and her home.
She was extremely kind and generous. She leaves many close friends who will always miss her. Bronwen was a distance runner. She ran cross country at Libby High School and at Lower Columbia College. She continued fitness running throughout her life.
Bronwen loved music and was active in the Libby High School Band. She continued to play the piano for relaxation and enjoyment. The last two summers Bronwen enjoyed traveling to Troy to see her sister, brother and father. They hiked in the Cabinets, visited old friends, and took a driving trip through Glacier Park.
She dreamed of returning to Montana and considered buying a summer home in the Yaak River country.
Bronwen is survived by her husband, Roger, in Bristow, Va., her father, Paul Stebbins, her stepmother Sue Ballard in Lacey, Wash., her sister, Scotia Gonzales in Boise Idaho, her brother, Perry Stebbins in Troy, her stepbrother, Gary Wall in Vancouver, Wash., her nephew, J.P. Gonzales, a mother-in-law, Lilly Faul, and her sisters-in-law.
Bronwen was preceded in death by her mother, Lillian Stebbins.
A memorial service for Bronwen in Bristow, Va., will be Jan. 19, 2013. She will be laid to rest with her mother later in Libby.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial gifts be made on her behalf to a charity of your choice.