Vance Edward Cady
On the afternoon of December 3,2021, Vance passed away peacefully of natural causes surrounded by family members in Billings, Montana.
Vance Cady was born in Forsyth, Montana at 5:20 A.M. on October 13, 1931. He was the first of five children to Ruth and Earl (Mugs) Cady, and grew up on Slaughterhouse Creek before his family moved to Lame Deer.
Vance graduated from Colstrip High School in 1951 as the class valedictorian and held numerous construction jobs before he was drafted into the United States Marine Corp for military service during the Korean Conflict.
After the completion of his military service, being honorably discharged, he returned to Lame Deer where he met and married the love of his life Moneda Arlene Elliott on August 14, 1958. To this union Vance and Moneda had four children: Terri, Tyran (Ty), Tina and Troy.
In 1959 Vance took a position as Section Foreman on highway 212 with the State of Montana Highway Department where he stayed for just over 30 years until his retirement in 1987. Even though Vance retired he started another career with his son Troy working and establishing K-D Company where he continued to work for another 20 years.
Vance loved camping, fishing, riding ATV’s and snowmobiles with his family. He also loved to hunt with his son Troy.
Vance loved his animals and always had a special fondness for their cats. Many times Vance would take in a stray cat that was abandoned and left at their home. Their most recent cat Cali was just that; found under their porch 15 years ago and barely clinging to life before Vance and Moneda nursed Cali back to health and she remained a loyal friend until they passed. Vance had a huge heart and was very kind.
Vance was preceded in death by his wife Moneda who passed just 23 days before he did. A true testament to his never ending love for her. Vance was also preceded in death by his son Tyran (Ty) and his mother and father Ruth and Earl “Mugs” Cady, brother Bruce Cady and his wife Ione, sister Claudia Stevenson and her husband Bruce.
Vance is survived by his children: Terri Cady (Bruce Loudermilk) of Billings, Tina Cady (Patrick Maloney) of Busby, and Troy Cady (Vikki) of Lame Deer, along with Grandchildren Lacie, Brittney, Ryan, Travis, Tiffany and Skyler, 9 great grandchildren along with his brother George Cady and sister Betty (Girly) Stokke.
The family would like to offer special thanks to Kevin and all the other wonderful people at Stillwater Hospice of Montana who provided kindness, care and support that allowed dad to pass away peacefully and make his final journey to be with mom.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 1:00 PM at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Forsyth. To leave condolences for the family, visit our website at www.stevensonandsons.com.
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
1:00 pm
Saturday December 11, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Forsyth, Montana 59327
Service Schedule
Celebration of Life
1:00 pm
Saturday December 11, 2021
Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home
Forsyth, Montana 59327
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SHELLY HOLUM says
Sending prayers to all of the family
Ada Graham says
Tina, Pat, and Skyler – my prayers for you and your family during this difficult time.
Debbie(Bixby) Young says
My love and Prayers go out to the family. I know how hard it is to lose parents so close together, it is overwelming.
Uncle Vand and Aunt Monda will be together in heaven with family. May God bless you and keep you safe. Love always, Deb.
Tim & Sherrel LaPointe says
May the care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. Our most sincere condolences.
LeAnn Probst says
Prayers for the family.
Andrita Harris says
Deepest sympathy and condolences for Cady family. So sorry of Vance’s passing. He is back with Moneda Love of his life. PRAYERS RIP. Journey well. God Bless
George Birtic says
My most sincere sympathy to Vicky Candy and her family in the loss of her father in law.
Michael Speelman Family says
RIP Vance. I will sure miss you.Say hi 👋 to my Dad “Irvy” for me.
Lori says
Tina & family,
I am so sorry to hear this news of your dad & mom. They lived a great life together (it seems like)and now they are back with each other in the heavens.
Hold the memories close to your heart for they will live on forever. We never get over the loss of our parents😥. May God comfort you & yours in the days ahead.
Shelly & Doug Cahill says
You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time. RIP Uncle Vance you will be greatly missed, we will cherish all the wonderful memories!