Cynthia Ellen Murnion, age 75, of Jordan passed away on Monday, November 12, 2012 at the Billings Clinic.
Cynthia was born on June 16, 1937 in Jordan, Montana, the daughter of Woodrow and Ellen (Loomis) Saylor. She attended schools at Squaw Creek and Ady’s school. She graduated from Garfield County High School in 1954. Following her schooling, she worked for Foster Drug until her marriage to Philip Murnion on November 19, 1955. Following their marriage, they moved to the family ranch north of Jordan where they lived for 57 years and raised their nine children. Many years she owned and operated Ewy’s Clothing Store with her family.
Cynthia loved fishing, gardening, cooking and riding horses in her younger years. She was a 4-H Leader for 28 years. She enjoyed attending high school rodeos with her children and loved to visit with anyone she met. Cynthia was active in the Altar Society of St. Johns the Baptist Catholic Church and had a deep faith in God and his blessed mother. She was a member or the VFW Auxiliary, Civic Club and Red Hat Ladies Club. She enjoyed watching her beloved grandchildren in their sports and babysitting them. She most of all enjoyed spending time with her best friend and partner for 57 years, Philip.
Cynthia is survived by her husband Philip Murnion; her children: Cavin, Colin (Carrie) and their children Charli, Connor and Kelly; Teresa (special friend Glen Beecher); Maury (Carla) and their children Douglas and Tori; Perry (Betty) and their children Brieanne, Kailyn (Brandon) Smotherman, Shelby, Seth and Koree; Jay (Leslie) and their children Raegen, Kendall and Ridge; Tyler (Beth) and their children Seanna, Edward, Dawson, Ellie, Brooke, AJ and Layton; and Joye Murnion; and a sister Marion (Lance) Peeler of Boulder, MT. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who were all very special to her. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son Edward in 2001 and her brother Claude Saylor in 2001.
Visitation will begin on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan. A Vigil and Rosary service will be held on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Jordan. Mass of Christian will be held on Friday, November 16, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Garfield High School Gymnasium in Jordan. Rite of Committal will follow in the Pioneer Cemetery. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Jordan is in charge of the arrangements.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Jordan Swimming Pool Fund.
Service Schedule
Visitation
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday November 15, 2012
Saint John The Baptist Catholic Church
Jordan, Montana 59337
Rosary & Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Thursday November 15, 2012
Saint John The Baptist Catholic Church
Jordan, Montana 59337
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Friday November 16, 2012
Garfield High School Gymnasium
Jordan, Montana 59337
Service Schedule
Visitation
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday November 15, 2012
Saint John The Baptist Catholic Church
Jordan, Montana 59337
Rosary & Vigil
6:00 p.m.
Thursday November 15, 2012
Saint John The Baptist Catholic Church
Jordan, Montana 59337
Mass of Christian Burial
11:00 a.m.
Friday November 16, 2012
Garfield High School Gymnasium
Jordan, Montana 59337
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Teresa and Mark Hougardy says
Holidays are a hard time to lose someone. Remember the good times you had with the your mom. Losing your parent is just as hard as losing a child. You all are in our prayers at this time. God with all of you in your time of need.
Therese Bollinger says
So sorry to hear of your great loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rae and Eric Losing says
So sorry for your loss, I remember growing up saying the rosary every Sunday with Phillip and Cynthia. She will be greatly missed.
Travis and Charity says
Just wanted to extend our heartfelt sympathy and let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers! Aunt Cynthia will be greatly missed! John 14:1-4
Matt and Jeana Bliss, says
We are thinking of you all. Cherish your memories, there are many.
Glen and Teena Bollinger says
Cynthia was a grand lady and she will be truly missed. Our thoughts and deepset sympathy are wilh you all. God Bless!
Tim and Cheri Hafla says
Thoughts and Prayers to all of you, Cynthia was a wonderful cousin.. Hugs to all..
J.D. and Mary Alice Murnion says
Philip, and all the families.
Our deepest sympathy to each one of you, Cynthia was a very unique person who was a friend to all, We will treasure the memories of the good times we had with her throughout the many years of knowing her and will miss seeing her, just sorry her time run out so soon.
Leslie Manning says
what a good woman cynthia was she loved to visit and and I like to visit with her she will be missed take care Phillip
Scott and L'Dene McAvoy says
I am at a loss for adequate words to express my grief for you. I had the blessed opportunity of knowing your mother and I know heaven just received one of its most special angels. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Peace, prayers and blessings.
Mike and Debbie (Shawver)Stocker says
We are so sorry for your loss, Cynthia will be missed she was a great lady. I will miss her wonderful laugh and smile. You will all be in our prayers.
Chuck and Luann Pluhar says
Our deepest sympathy to all your family. Cynthia was a strong member of our community and will be missed by so many of us. We remember you all in our prayers, God Bless.
Bob and Jane Engdahl says
0ur thoughts and prayers are with you folks during this time of sorrow.A wonderfull friend and neighbor. We will miss her dearly.
Roberta O'Connor says
Phillip and all of the kids….Cynthia was a wonderful person and someone who always comes to mind when I think of “home.” My deepest sympathy to all of you. Take care in the following days, weeks, and months.
Steve and Brinda Pluhar says
Cynthia was truly a wonderful lady and loved by all, we will miss her. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and comfort you at this time.
John Morford says
What a lady! I never in my life forget sitting down to one of her dinner tables in the 70’s…. I have never seen as many people or as much food at one table ever… Simply amazing that she did that as a commonplace thing! She did a wonderful job raising a very large family – she will be missed by many………
Joy Baule Hayworth says
I am heartbroken to hear that Cynthia has passed away, she was such a wonderful lady. Cynthia was my Catechism for four years when I lived in Jordan, I will forever be grateful for her influence and presence in my young life. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Pat & Bob Corbin says
So sorry to hear of Cynthia’s passing. She was a great lady. A wonderful mother to her children. She was always so friendly and loved to visit. I hope it is a confort to know she is in the hands of the Lord now. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Pat (Brooks) and Bob Corbin
Muff Engdahl says
To all of Cynthia’s family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow, May your memories lift your hearts and strengthen you during this great loss in your lives. Cynthia touched so many lives and was a great inspiration to all that knew her. She was a wonderful person.
Muff and family
Mary Schaefer says
Jaye, Joy and family, sorry for the loss of Cynthia. Sometimes god works in mysterious ways and we will never know why. Hugs to you all and know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary
George Wilson says
Phillip,Cavin,Colin,Teresa,Maury,Perry,Jay,Joy! So Sincerely in Condolence,of such a Beautiful Person& Mother! God has His Treasures! And He Choose Her! As we know! She is embraced,in his arms & love! George
Jackie Currey says
Dear Philip and kids…..
I am so sorry to hear about Cynthia. I have so many fond memories of spending time with her. She always had a story to tell. I enjoyed them all!! I will treasure those times and keep you and your family in my prayers. She was a good, good person. God must have needed a very special lady to talk things over with. I pray that God will give you the strength and courage you all need to walk forward withouth your dear Wife, Mom, Grandma. She will be missed by all those that knew her. God Bless.
Kristi Beecher says
Thoughts and prays go to the murnion family, she will be missed by all . She was a great mom and grandma to all I’m so very sorry.
Tracey Currey Bolich says
I have some of the best memories growing up at your family’s house and staying the night. Cynthia always made me feel like one if her kids. I am so sorry and hugs to all of you. She was such a special person!
Dodie Paxson says
I am so sorry to hear of your great loss! Cynthia was a beautiful person both inside and out. She was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend to many and will be sorely missed. She was a great inspiration to all she touched and she touched many. May you all find the strength to carry you through this trying time. God bless all and Hugs to all!
Karen and Allen Barnes says
Our deepest sympathy to each and everyone of you in your loss. Cynthia has been a friend since our high school days together. She was a truly remarkable woman – always ready to see the bright side of any situation. She will leave many good memories to all who knew her.
Ritha Robertson Swan says
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family on this great loss. Cynthia was an amazing woman with a very kind heart. She will be deeply missed. Sending our thoughts and prayers to you in your time on need.
Melody Robertson says
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of your loss. Cynthia did amazing job of raising a amazing bunch of kids. She would always give people her time to talk to them and she passed this on to her kids.
Edwin and Janet Clark says
Our deepest sympathies in the passing of Cynthia, always enjoyed her smile and stories. She will be deeply missed by the community. May God give you all peace and comfort.
Carol Rath Raschkow says
To Cynthia’s family,
My heart and prayers go out to you as you mourn the loss of Cynthia. She was a very caring wonderful person who I will always remember as being a very genuine person. May you all find comfort in knowing that she will be remembered by many,
God Bless,
Carol Rath Raschkow
Tony and Mindy Phipps says
Our Thoughts and Prayers go out to Cynthia’s Family. She was a Great Lady and Neighbor. I will miss her conversations and stories. She was a Wonderful Wife, Mother, Grandmother, and Aunt to all. She was a very Caring, Giving and Thoughtful Person. Treasure your memories. God Bless.
Julie and RJ Hubbard says
So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember how much effort she put in for all of us kids for high school rodeo and using your barn for the cutting, and how she put up with Charlee and Joy and my antics throughout high school. She was a wonderful lady!
Diane (Rath) Hewett says
Dear Phillip and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Cynthia’s death. My deepest sympathies to all of you as you mourn her loss. It is so difficult to lose your loved one, especially your spouse or mother. I guess God had a greater plan for her. May you all find comfort in knowing how many people cared about her including those near and far. I am sure you are all in shock at this time with such a sudden loss. Please know that many people are praying for strength and healing for your family.
God bless all of you,
Diane
Calvin & Diana Thomas says
We are so very sorry for your loss. Cynthia was such a wonderful lady, we enjoyed visiting with her. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God bless and comfort you at this sad time.
Jana (Isaacs) Hance says
Cannot imagine the pain that you all are feeling. I remember always the years that Cynthia helped me shop for my birthday present at Ewys Store, the many boots, coats, and hats she helped pick out and try on. Hold on to the precious memories and it is with my deepest regret I cannot be there on Friday morning to share as you celebrate your mother/grandmother/wife’s life.
Hugs to you and your families.
Jana Hance
Wendy Hunter (Barnes) says
I am truly sad that that wonderful lady has left this world. But we know where she is now. I had so many laughs with her at Altar Society meetings. It is truly a great loss for the community!
Rod & Lorri Coulter says
Phillip and families,
Our thoughts and prayers to all of you. What a wonderful example of a life well lived. I will miss our visits in the produce aisle in Ryan’s. Nothing like a good laugh with Cynthia. God bless you all.
Rod & Lorri Coulter
Nicky (Currey) Swenson says
Phillip and family,
I have so many great memories of all the times out at your house and dropping in to the store in town just to say hi to Cynthia. She was such a sweet lady and always had a welcoming smile on her face. I vividly remember the slamming noise of the screen door on your back porch and how happy I was to get inside after getting so cold out at the arena. Cynthia always had some treat for us kids too. Heaven certainly received a very special angel when she arrived and she will be greatly missed. I am thinking of all of you and sending many prayers and hugs your way. Love, Nicky
Richard and Pam Galla says
Philip and Family
We are so very sorry to here about you loss of Cynthia she will be missed by us all.
Steve and Amber Erlenbusch says
My heart is broken. Aunt Cynthia was so very special to me. Many prayers of comfort and strength for her family. Love you all.
Amber
Sandi (Williams) Gavin says
I’m so sorry for your loss. What a wonderful lady. Your family is in my prayers.
Kevin & Susan Hom says
We are sad to hear of your loss, we send our love, thoughts and prayers to your family.
Kenny and Peggy, Mark Meccage says
JOY—–We are so sorry to here about your loss of your mom. Our hearts go out to you,
Glenn Crawford says
My thoughts and prayers to the Murnion family.
Harold and Mareta Brusett says
Cynthia will be very missed! She was always so friendly and upbeat.
Donovan Currey says
Philip and Kids,
My prayers are with you during this very sad time. Cynthia was a very special person to many and will be missed by all. I have many fond memories of spending time at the ranch as a kid, she always made me feel like a special guest and in later years whenever I returned to Jordan for a short visit, Cynthia would always come up to say Hi, and always took interest in what was happening in my life. I am sure she is now in the presence of God and would want us to celebrate and not be sad. God Bless all of you.
Charlee n Justin Kuhbacher Family says
Dear Phillip, Joy, and family…..
I have many great memories or our Younger years Joy…..
Your Mom and Dad were always so great to me…I’ll never forget the Mushroom picking…
We pray Eternal Rest for Cynthia….her duties were great on this earth, and her Legacy lives on thru each and every one of her Children, Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren! As high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is His love. Psalm 103.11 NIV and so Great is your Momma’s love….for she is with you still….Take care Friends,
Until We Rejoice at Heaven’s Gate,
The Kuhbacher’s
Kathy (Green) & Art Eustance, Colin, Lavonne Family says
Philip and Family,
We send you our love and prayers during this hard, hard time. Cynthia and my mom were best friends and our family has been so Blessed to call you Friends. We love and treasure all our memories together.
Cynthia is and always will be a grand lady. I really believe she is now on the Comedy Team for the Lord. God gave her the best sense of humor ever and she is even now at his knee making him laugh with one of her awesome stories.
God Bless you richly, Holy Spirit wrap your comforting arms around our friends.
Kathy (Green) and Art Eustance, Colin & Lavonne Family
Shane & Holly Harbagh says
I will sure miss my visits with Cynthia in the Drug store they were not very often but sure did enjoy them. May God wrap each of you in his arms during this sad time.
Nora Drew says
So very sorry for your loss! Cynthia was a sweet lady who always remembered who I was even though she didn’t run into me for years at a time.
Kara (Clark) and Bill Lambert says
Sending our warmest thoughts and prayers to all of you today. So sorry to hear of your loss of Cynthia. She was a great lady and I will always remember her smile and can still hear her giggle. She has left behind an amazing legacy in her children and grandchildren. May the happy memories and good times with her help you all to get through this very hard time. God Bless. Kara and Bill
John and Lillian Loomis says
We are so very sorry for the loss of your Wife, Mother, Grandmother,Great Grandmother, Sister ! Cynthia was a wonderful careing person and will be greatly missed by all. She will always be remembered in our community as an example to all who knew and loved her. Love and Prayers to you all!
Penny Meccage Thompsn says
Joy
My thought and prayers are with you and your family on your loss.
Cliff and Lila Glade says
We were so sorry to hear about Cynthia, she will be so missed by so many people. She was a wonderful person who left lots of us with great memories. Another bright lite in all our lives who left us too soon, our thoughts and prayers are with her whole family.
Tammy Hoover says
I am so sorry to learn of your family’s loss. You’re all in my prayers.