Edward Henry Lynes, 82 passed away on December 20, 2017. He was born January 14, 1935 in Great Falls, Montana to Francis and Ida (Twigg) Lynes. Ed attended Belt High School in Belt, Montana graduating in 1952. Ed was drafted into the US Army in 1958 and was honorably discharged in 1960. While in the Army, Ed bacame buddies with Stanley Tarkowski from Michigan, who introduced Ed to his sister. She became the love of his life through letters. They married in September 1960. During the first few years of their marriage, Ed worked various jobs including warehouse and custom haying during summers. In 1975, a life long dream was fulfilled when the family of six moved to Lewistown. The Rainbows End Ranch was developed. For the next 40 plus years Ed farmed and ranched until the decline of his health. He was proud of all his accomplishments on the farm from building a successful cow herd to teaching his children all about farm life. He was proud of all the academic and personal accomplishments of his family. He enjoyed traveling, fishing, camping, visiting family, planning outdoor family activities. If you happened to sit next to Ed on a park bench, be prepared for an interesting conversation. There were no strangers in Ed’s life. Ed was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter (Marietta), two brothers, (Dick, John), two sisters (Dorothy, Leota). Ed is survived by his wife (Pat) of 57 years, children Colleen Criteli (Kevin) of Park City, Montana, Cindy Farago (Ken) of Missoula, Montana and Allen Lynes of Lewisown. Grandchildren Missy Lynes of Graham Washington, Kayla, Cassie and Anna Farago of Missoula. Numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thrusday, December 28, 2017 at St Leos Catholic Church in Lewistow at 11 AM with a reception lunch to follow.