Bridgette Mary LeBlanc

With deep love and care, we honor Bridgette Mary LeBlanc who passed on January 6th, 2026. Born on February 1st, 1970 in Huntington Beach, California, Bridgette extended her compassion and love to all, including her family, friends, and those she supported while being a PICU/ECLS nurse for over 25 years.

A woman with an overabundance of joy and compassion, Bridgette redefined what it means to have a caring spirit. Merely being in her presence, you would instantly feel warmed, heard and loved. Her generosity and kindness remains as an undisturbed echo that carries forward by way of her family, friends and coworkers. She used writing in her journal and meditating as a medium to express her emotions in life. Through experiencing the ups and downs, she remained true and present, always being a shining star for those she loved.

Bridgette appreciated and understood the care others may have not been able to afford themselves, even when she was exhausted. From buying dinner for tired parents, driving down and giving her granddaughter snuggles, to working long shifts supporting children and families at the hospital. Alongside her intuitive nature and passion for saving lives, she also knew it was important that the atmosphere of where she worked was filled with a sense of comfort, fun, and strength. Bridgette kept in contact with her patients, even after they left the hospital, making long lasting friends with families. She would receive personal letters of appreciation and photos of the smiling kiddos she supported through their first experiences in life. Bridgette not only worked in the PICU, she changed it.

As a young girl, Bridgette would love to bring animals home. Bringing in cats and dogs, she gave them the opportunity to feel cherished and appreciated. Of course, they all couldn’t stay. She would have been the little Dr. Dolittle of the neighborhood if her parents would have let her. Growing up with 4 siblings, Bridgette was the glamour girl of the house. Showing a knowledge in fashion that carried into her later years sparking admiration and brightness to all. Bridgette wore multiple hats to her siblings. Sometimes a cheerleader, co-conspirator, confidante, and even rival. She certainly was an animated and happy little one that grew up to be a caring and exuberant woman.

As a mother, Bridgette expressed a love that extended out past the moon and out into the stars. Remaining vigilant, Bridgette pursued a nursing degree while being a full-time mom. She taught her children to see through people’s troubles, hardships, and pains and welcome growth, compassion and admiration. It was important for her to not only get to know you but be there with you. She blessed those around her with divine humility, reminding others to always be the person they themselves wanted to be. Her children grew up carrying this heart even into -40 degree weather, through torrential rain, and even through times that seemed hopeless, tough and scary. She extended her perseverance to her children, promoted their dreams and made sure her little turkeys grew up with empathy and compassion. She is the Christmas spirit that carries the gift of joy year-round into the hearts of so many girls and boys.

As a grandmother, she gave the world to her first grandchild, Resilience, by way of intention and appreciation. From gifts, to goofy faces, Bridgette would go on an imaginative journey that crossed smiles, incited giggles and came back around to bedtime stories next to the fire. There wasn’t anything Bridgette wouldn’t have done for her family, as she was such a rock during Sam’s pregnancy, knowing just about all the answers any new parent needed to know. All the way from what to do about a red spot on a baby's head, what song to sing, and how to be present even when times were unsteady. She never asked for anything in return.

Bridgette loved to watch movies, listen to murder mystery books, and chat with friends and family while cuddled up in her home on the couch. Getting out into the world was one of Bridgette’s joys. The beach was a place of comfort for Bridgette as she would kayak, paddleboard and cheer her dog, Rover, on to catch those birds that never landed. From beach to land she flew out and spent every year on her daughter Dakota’s farm in North Dakota. She also loved going out to Reno for an all inclusive spa weekend by the pool, rejuvenating her spirit and soul. Bridgette enjoyed doing yoga, cooking and especially loved dancing and singing to the beat of life.

Bridgette is survived by an extensive family who will carry forward her legacy: Three children; Daughter, Samantha (Ray) Rayvin married to Wade Rayvin; Daughter, Dakota (Ray) Eslinger married to Jordan Eslinger; Son, Andrew Oxenrider. Parents, Lorainne and David George, Ernest LeBlanc, Jill LeBlanc. Siblings, Ginger LeBlanc, Dennis George married to Susan George, Danny George married to Mylisha Lanegan, and Tammy George.

As each of us celebrate her life, let us join together on February 21st, 2026 from 1:00-3:00 at Defiance Point Park Pagoda in Tacoma, Washington. May we all carry and remember the love Bridgette gave to us all.

The flowers bloom and I think of you. The sun warms me and I think of you. As the Earth carries us all, I think of you. Always with love, I think of you.