Lynette Holly Schield, 55, Bismarck, died Sunday, February 28, 2016, from complications following surgery at Sanford Health, Bismarck, ND. Services will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, March 21, at the Parkway Funeral Service, 2330 Tyler Parkway, Bismarck, with Elder Donavon Kack officiating. Burial will be in the Seventh-Day Adventist Cemetery, Golden Valley, ND. Lynette was born on August 9, 1960, in Bismarck, ND, and was a life-long area resident. Lynette attended the School of Hope and later, Bismarck Public Schools special needs classes. She was employed locally through Pride Industries. Lynette will be remembered for her warm, loving nature, her sweet smile and sense of humor, and the gentle hugs she gave so freely. Her personality had a softening effect on all who were privileged to know her. She is survived by her mother, Lorene Schield, Bismarck; her sister, Terrie Schield (Greg) Adams, Morrow, OH; her brother, Laramie Schield, Bismarck; her sister, Laura Schield (Ron) Jyring, Bismarck; four nephews, Trevor and Ethan Adams, Benjamin and Joshua Jyring; one niece, Blaise Adams; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by her father, Ferd Schield, whom she loved dearly. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Anne Carlson School, Jamestown, ND.