Edith Cunningham, age 92, of Broadus, MT passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015 at the Powder River Manor.
Edith was born on January 29, 1923 at Sundance, WY the daughter of Raymond and Marjorie (Bosworth) Roadifer. Edith grew up and attended school in Sundance where she graduated from High School. Shortly after high school Edith moved to Chicago, IL where she attended college and received her teaching degree. After school she moved back to the Hammond area and began teaching at the Crow Creek School. While teaching there she met Pat Cunningham and after courting for a short period of time the two were married on June 14, 1943 in Sundance, WY, at which time they made their home on Pocoseechee Creek. Edith continued to teach for two more years at the Dry Creek School before she stayed at home to homeschool their three children. In their spare time when not working on the ranch or tending to their children Edith and Pat loved to attend the local area country dances.
Together Edith and Pat raised their children on the ranch east of Powderville working side by side until they decided to move to Broadus where Edith and Pat opened their own antique shop. Edith was a very strong and determined woman. She once had to have open heart surgery and went in on Friday the 13th and was released on Monday and came back to work at the antique shop on Tuesday. In their retirement years Pat and Edith enjoyed traveling the four state area and finding country auctions where they were able to collect antiques for their store.
Edith was an avid antique collector. Her favorites being bird figurines and oil lamps, she also loved quilting and stitching and won numerous grand champions at the fair for her embroidering, she enjoyed having card parties with neighbors and, most of all she loved watching her grandchildren and great grandchildren in all the events they participated in.
Edith is survived by her husband, Pat Cunningham; three children, Dale (Sharon) Cunningham, Ken (JoAnn) and Sylvia (Darold) Zimmer; six grandchildren, Cody (Marcy) Cunningham, Casey (Jessie) Cunningham, T.J. (Heather) Cunningham, Kitty (Joe) Schmid, Adam (Lee) Zimmer and Cass (Amanda) Zimmer; great grandchildren, Cashlee, Cricket, Delani, Bailey, Garrett, Ashley, Cole, Jennie, Mckinzie, Jax, Saydee, Cooper and Madelyn; siblings, Ernie and Wayne Roadifer and Cynthia Garner. Edith was preceded in death by her parents, her sibilings Leona Peters, Delos Roadifer, Irwin Roadifer, Eldon Roadifer, Frank Roadifer, Laura Williams and Howard Roadifer.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at the Faith Bible Church in Broadus. Memorials can be made to the Powder River Manor or a charity of one’s choice. Should friends desire condolences can be made to the family by visiting stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 1, 2015
Faith Bible Church
102 East Morris Street
Broadus, MT 59317
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 1, 2015
Faith Bible Church
102 East Morris Street
Broadus, MT 59317
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Cindy Burris says
I am very sorry to hear about Edith. I so enjoyed her when Mom was also a resident. The memories of this wonderful lady will help you through this time. Our prayers are with you.
Veda Cathey Hurst says
So sorry, she was a sweet lady.
Carol Schneidt says
Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you!
Julie Gatlin and Kenny Gress says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Gerald & Janet Himelspach says
Our sympathy to the Cunningham family. Edith was a sweet lady.
Don & Linda Nybakken says
Our condolences and thoughts are with all of you on the loss of your Mom…She was so sweet. Loved seeing her and visiting with her in the store…Always just really nice and very sweet. Know that she is going to be really missed. Love the picture of her in the red hat!!
Vic and Laura Lee Ullrich says
So very sorry to hear of Edith’s passing. She certainly lived life to the fullest and her family was always her first priority. Her passing will leave a huge hole in our community. Sending our prayers and sympathy to her family.
Julie Emmons Korkow says
I so enjoyed seeing your mother in the Manor when I went in to visit my father while he was there. My condolences to your family.
LisaGaskill says
Sylvia, so sorry to read about your mom’s passing. I know how much you will miss her.
Brad and Carmen Knutson says
Sylvia and families- So very sorry for your loss. Our community has lost another treasure! Hugs and prayers and our deepest sympathy.
Shari McKinney says
Many hugs and much love to you and yours, Sylvia!! My condolences to the family for the loss of Edith. As I’ve said before, I wish I would have known her better. Many, many people have come in the shop mentioning her from years past!
Christina Schmid and Gil Powers says
I always think of how kind Edith was to all of us when we first moved to Broadus. Also the frozen cookies we had with our coffee! What a lovely and sweet lady. Thoughts and prayers.
Darline Huckins says
Sylvia and family, Condolences to you all. Know you will miss this fine lady, but hope you can find comfort in your memories, knowing she lived her life to the fullest.
Valerie O'Connell and Family says
Thoughts and prayers are with you. I have many memories of family reunions and gatherings with Aunt Edith and Uncle Pat. Will sure miss visiting with her about them.
Carl & Pat Phillipspcphillips@rangewe.net says
Prayers to the family. So enjoyed visiting your parents Sylvia.
Kimber Emmons says
Sending love to your family from ours. Your mom was the first person in Broadus (outside of Brett’s family) that I met…I will always remember taking a stroll thru the shop with Chi and visiting with her.
Love ya, Sylvia.
Brett, Kimber, Chi, ~Kenna~ and Cale
Wayne & Anita Wetherelt says
Our thoughts & prayers to all of you. Loved to visit with her at the Shop so many times. Can’t remember how many long years ago, that I got to know them both, thru Jack & Margaret. So very nice a family!
Roberta Morgan Rickman says
Thoughts and prayers to all of Edith’s family.
Bonnie Bogner Sprague says
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to all of you in the family!
Sally Borla says
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF EDITH’S FAMILY AND ESPECIALLY TO YOU SYLVIA–I KNOW YOU WILL MISS YOUR MOM A LOT ESPECIALLY SINCE YOU NOW WORK AT THE MANOR –YOU ARE A CLOSE FAMILY AND I REMEMBER YOU AND YOUR PARENTS AT THE BOYES DANCES MANY TIMES. GOD BLESS, SALLY
Sheri Burley-Gali says
So sorry to hear about Edith…she was a grand lady ! I loved working with her at BuffaloLand Antiques ! She inspired me everyday and will be greatly missed ! Hugs to you Sylvia..I know you loved your Momma. She is in God’s hands now and with you always. RIP Edith.
Judy Denson-Keller says
My heart, thoughts, and prayers go out to the Cunningham families. The Broadus community suffered another significant loss when this lady passed away. May God bless all of you at this difficult time and may Edith rest in peace.
Vanna Lancaster Byrd says
I was so shocked to read about Mrs. Cunningham in the paper on Monday. I had no idea when I waited on Ken and Dale in the Cashway on Saturday. I am so sorry to have not been able to extend my condolences in person then. I will always remember my trips to the Cunningham ranch to hunt and help my parents and Grandpa Lancaster deliver mail and we always got to visit with Mr. & Mrs. Cunningham. It was always a pleasure. I miss them in the antique store too. May God Bless and comfort you all at this time.
Thelma Fisher-Beaverheart says
Sylvia
I am sorry to see your mother has left this world to live with the Creator…My condolences to you and you children…We love our mothers and they have blessed us with love for eternity…
Please know you are in my prayers.
Jo Jurica says
Didn’t know Edith well but loved going down to the little white house full of antiques and good at Crane Acres. She was a nice lady. Sorry for your loss.
M Jones says
I am sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. I hope you will find some comfort and strength in Jesus promise of the earthly resurrection(Acts 24:15)and the renewed Paradise earth, where death will be no more and no family will mourn the death of a loved one.-Revelation 21:3,4;John 5:28,29;Luke 23:43. May GOD(Psalms 83:18)grant you peace and comfort now, during this grievous time.Matthew 5:4.