Eunice Janice (Wiedrich) Hereford, age 70, entered into eternal life on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Eunice was born to Walter and Edna (Frasch) Wiedrich on October 1, 1943 in Beulah, North Dakota. She met and married her first love, Walter Voegele; and, shortly after their marriage in 1960, they moved to Missoula, Montana and started their family. Missoula was always her favorite place.
After Walt’s death in 1977, Eunice met and married Frank Hereford in 1983. They moved to Broadus, Montana in 1994 and purchased the Cashway Café. The café soon became a well-known, trusted and much visited restaurant for locals, hunters and truckers. The locals loved the senior and Sunday buffets; and, the hunters, the large portions and home-cooked style. Travelers review the restaurant as friendly staff, best chili ever, best turkey sandwich west of the Mississippi, and really good coffee. Eunice made some of the best pies and dessert bars ever! Even after Frank’s death in 1999, her passion for the restaurant continued and was evident to all.
Eunice loved knitting, cooking, as well as family history and ancestry. She could remember stories and details others couldn’t and, as she would say, “was always right”. A good joke was always quickly followed by her memorable laugh. Eunice also had a special enthusiasm for playing cars with family, the slots in Deadwood, and the polka. She was always on the move, never really sitting still. Anyone who knew Eunice would agree that no matter the time of day, “her door was always open”.
Eunice is survived by her son, Walt Voegele, Jr.; daughter, Sandy (Voegele) Palea; two brothers: Mike Wiedrich and Jon Wiedrich; two step sons: Bill Hereford and Bob Hereford; one step daughter, Terry Paske; numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband’s Walt and Frank; her parents Walter and Edna; a sister Arlis (Wiedrich) Fuchs; a brother Arnold Wiedrich; and a good friends and “brother” Keith VanBuren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 27, 2014 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Broadus. Interment will be held in the Sunset Memorial Gardens in Missoula. Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Broadus is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday June 27, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday June 28, 2014
Our Savior Lutheran Church
Broadus, Montana 59317
Service Schedule
Visitation
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday June 27, 2014
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Broadus, Montana 59317
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday June 28, 2014
Our Savior Lutheran Church
Broadus, Montana 59317
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Wayne & Anita Wetherelt says
We are so sad to hear this.
Losing a good friend is hard to bare.
We are so very sorry, for all of yoou.
Our thoughts & prayers to all of you.
Pat Sturdevant says
Eunice was a great Lady, Always enjoyed visiting with her, So sorry Sandy and Walt, She will be missed alot
Sally Borla says
So very sorry to hear about the passing of Eunice. She was such a nice lady and hard
worker; always had a smile and was friendly to everyone–I cannot imagine going to the
Cashway and not seeing her–May she rest in peace–My thoughts and prayers to all of
you and her children Walter and Sandy. God Bless
Julie Emmons Korkow says
Oh how I will miss Eunice – seeing her and talking to her at the Cashway! Loved her sour cream and raisin pies and her stern sense of humor. Condolences to all her family. Thinking of all of you.
Julie Gatlin & Kenny Gress says
So sorry to hear about Eunice. She has been a friend for many years. Prayers go out to her children, Walt and Sandy. The Cashway just won’t be the same without her.
Veda says
I cannot believe it. To her kids and everyone who worked with her I am so sorrry. She was one of a kind for sure. She will be truley missed. Prayers for to all of you.
Molly and Sierra Lloyd says
Eunice was a special person with many talents, she will be deeply missed by all who had the opportunity to meet her. Our prayers go out to the immediate family as well as Eunice’s extended family. May she rest now in peace.
Bill Canon and Linda Merchant says
A great lady.good cook and all time friend.She will be missed by all that knew her.she is in a better place now,cooking for the lord.will miss seeing her at te ‘cashway’.R.I.P.Eunice,gone but never forgotton.
Nancy Stillman says
I was so sorry to hear of Eunices passing. She was a sweet lady.I always enjoyed visiting with her, and I loved her laugh. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends, and all of her employees. The Cashway won’t be the same without her.
Larry and Marcia says
Eunice was always a favorite cousin, though we’ve not seen her for a few years. Typical German lady—hard working, great cook, etc. A great lady. She made a peach-colored afghan for us several years ago which we treasure to this day. We are saddened to know that she’s not walking in this world now and that her looms are silent.
Skin and Betty Collins says
So sorry to hear of Eunice’s passing. Hugs and prayers are going out to Walt and Sandy and the rest of her family. I really enjoyed Eunice when I worked for her. Was as hard working woman, but still had time to enjoy herself and others. The Cashway won’t be the same without her. RIP Eunice your hard work on this earth is done and your in the arms of Jesus now.
Deedie Hereford says
Sweet Eunice. She will be missed by so many people.
Our daughters Jena & Lindsey have so many special memories of summer vacations spent in Broadus working in the Cashway when they were younger. Grandma Eunice took them on trips to Mount Rushmore and Devils Tower and many other fun places along the way. They have some fun stories about all the road trips they took with her.
Last year she traveled to Missoula to see her 4 great grandchildren. We have pictures from that visit that the girls will always treasure. I will never forget all of the special things Eunice did over the years for Bill, myself and our girls. She was an amazing grandmother to our girls and truly one of a kind.
Jacqueline (Mohl) & Daniel Kennedy says
Mom, John and I stopped in on our way to Rochester to the mayo clinic. I had not seen Eunice in years. Still exchanged Christmas cards with her after all these years. So glad I got to hug her and visit with her one last time. Many many memories from our younger years when we lived in Polson and you guys lived in east Missoula. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. Our hearts and prayers are with you Sandy & Junior. And also to her brother Mike.
Pat Smith says
To all of Eunice’s family, We will all miss Eunice very very much. She was such a wonderful person with a heart of gold and will remain in our memory for a life time. They don’t come any better than Eunice. Love Pat Smith
Kelli Rogge says
So sorry to hear of Eunice’s passing. I have known Eunice my entire life & have many memories of her, Frank, Bob & Bill. May she continue her knitting, a good card game & her German cooking! Prayers to her family.
Shay, Kelli, Reece & Torrynce Rogge
Karen Gunther says
I am so sorry to hear of Eunice’s passing, I have many fond memories of her when she feed the Senior Citizens, she was a special lady. Rest in peace.
Aletta & Randy Shannon says
This community will miss the German food Eunice cooked. It was a special treat! Her and her talents will be missed by many. Prayers to her family.
Renee Rambo says
My heart is so very, very heavy tonight after hearing of the loss of such a beautiful soul! I will be forever indebted to the years of friendship she gave to my mother and the loving support she gave our family when my mom passed away. There is no one in this world with a bigger heart than Eunice. God Speed my friend
Tom & Ann Emmons says
Always enjoyed a good meal at the Cashway. Eunice’s passing will leave a void in our community. May your memories ease this difficult time.
Brad and Carmen Knutson says
Eunice was one of the first people to greet us when we moved to this area. She was always so friendly and kind. We will miss her smile and her caring ways. She is at peace now. Our deepest sympathies on your loss.
The Anderson family (Joyce, Linda and Brenda) says
To Walt and Sandy….thoughts and prayers to you and your family. We have so many happy memories of Eunice as your neighbors in East Missoula.
God Bless,
Joyce Anderson and daughters Linda and Brenda
Monica Free Page says
I was stunned and so sorry to read Eunice’s Obituary in the Missoulian this morning. It’s been years since were neighbors on Rainbow Drive, but I can still hear her laugh as she was telling some joke or when she got my Mom hooked on machine knitting. I am so grateful she was our neighbor and friend. Our prayers go out to all of her family.
The Kuhbacher's says
The Cashway Cafe will never be the same…..thru all her hardships and troubles Eunice was always upbeat and carried on. We sure will miss her, our sympathies go out to the family, friends, truckers, and people who’s needs were met by her Establishment the Cashway Cafe! May she rest in peace…. <3
TONI RAMOS ZAK says
Thought and Prayers to Walt Sandy and the rest of Eunices family. She was one of my favorite people. I enjoyed working with her at Pauls and was sorry to see her go. But she was happy in Broudis. Rest in peace Eunice…….. Toni
J Johnson says
My sincere condolences to the family of Eunice Janice (Wiedrich) Hereford – It was never the Creator’s purpose for mankind to suffer (Romans 5:12). May God give you peace through his promise to comfort us (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4). I hope that you are consoled by Bible assurances of a hopeful future (John 17:3).
Debra Carpenter says
Eunice was a Bright Refreshing Great food, Good conversation place that I looked forward to stopping at where I got a Great Home cooked meal, caught up on the local gossip, weather and she just had a good story to pick you up if you were feeling road weary! Oh how I’ll miss her bright smiling face! As I have been driving the 212 Hwy for over 35 years and would always stop! May .God Bless the Family in their time of sorrow, And I Pray that God Grant one of her children be blessed to follow in her footsteps in keeping her joy of providing for the traveling people a Great meal and A Welcome Smile that she so warmly shared! My Deepest Conolences to you All God Bless You!