SHELBY Maxine Jodrey, 85, died of natural causes Thursday, Jan. 3, in the Chester nursing home.
Per her wishes, cremation has taken place. A graveside service in Mountainview Cemetery in Shelby is being planned for a later date. Rockman Funeral Chapel in Chester handled arrangements.
She was born Jan. 16, 1927, to Charles and Louise Cooper. Maxine grew up and was educated in Great Falls.
Maxine married William "Bill" Jodrey on July 3, 1947, in Shelby. They had five children. She worked as an operator for Mountain Bell Telephone Co. in Shelby. She was later promoted to supervisor and finished her career with AT&T. They moved to Billings in 1985. She retired after 25 years of service.
Maxine enjoyed bowling, golfing and playing cards.
She was preceded in death by her parents; seven siblings; her husband of 47 years; three sons, Mike, Pat and infant Peder Jodrey; daughter Karen Evenson; and a grandson, Mike Evenson.
Survivors include son Charles (Cayme) Jodrey of Chester; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Rosalinda Northington, Cyrilla Hixon and Phyllis Lee Garrett; and three brothers, Gerald, Barney and Dale Cooper.
Condolences may be posted online at www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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I am sorry for your loss. Maxine was one of my favorites at the nursing home. I am glad this sweet lady is in a better place and her struggles are done.
Cindy Sanders
January 9, 2013
Chuck, Cayme, Sonja, Daniel and families,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you. I pray for comfort and peace for you all at this difficult time.
Tara Sinclair (Preshinger)
January 8, 2013
Chuck & Cayme, Daniel & Sonja, We are very sorry to hear of your mother's and grandmother's passing. We know it is a difficult time as we went thru this with Ira's mother in July 2012. It is never easy, Chuck, but the memories of times with our mothers are good and stay in our memory banks throughout our lifetimes. I urge you, Chuck & Cayme, to share with your children, Sonja & Daniel, and grandchildren as many of those memories of your mother as you possibly can.
Again, our sympathies go out to you! We certainly wish you the very best as you go thru this upsetting time and our thoughts & prayers are with you!
Ira & Dee Dee Preshinger
January 8, 2013
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