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Thaddeus N. "Thad" Cunningham

Thaddeus Cunningham Obituary

Cunningham, Thaddeus N. (Thad)
Born April 25, 1961 and left us much too early on September 30, 2013. His greatest loves in life were family, friends and the great outdoors. He left behind Dad and Mom, Bobby and Elaine Cunningham, brother Paul, his wife Jeanie Cunningham and their children, sister Susan and husband Gary Nelson and their children, sister Becky and husband Mike Cooper and their children. Also left behind his son Travis and wife Liz Cunningham, daughter Brianne and fiance Quentin Martin, son Kyle and granddaughters Madison and Kylie Martin. God bless and happy camping Thad. We all love and miss you terribly.

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Published by The Arizona Republic on Nov. 8, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Thaddeus Cunningham

32 Entries

Rob Neumiller

July 24, 2025

Fun times in challis Idaho, fond memories of Thad. God bless.

Alvin Wood

October 1, 2019

R.I.P. MY FRIEND!

December 6, 2013

You will never really be gone from our lives. I have a very big piece of you in my heart and in my home. You were my best friend, and you gave me your "best friend" to care for when you no longer could. You always said, "She lives at the Hilton now". You live on every time I look at her. Oh and by the way, she does miss you too!! All our love, Cheryl and Ebony,(Oh, and Gary too!!) See ya later my bestest friend

Brittany Peters

December 5, 2013

There are so many un-answered questions, but one thing we all know for sure is how much you loved your family! I have many great memories and always looked forward to the times you would come visit us in Idaho. Jake and I always said we where going to go to Arizona for a visit but life got busy and the chance always passed by.
We love you Uncle Thad!!!!

Kyle Cunningham

December 5, 2013

I love you so much dad. I will always cherish the moments and memories we've shared. You left us to early, but you will never truly be gone because you live on in all of us. The things you've shared with me, I will carry on and pass down on to my family, sharing your stories and our experiences together. You wont be forgotten. I promise. I love and miss you so much dad.

Tiffany Anderson

December 4, 2013

You were my mentor and my friend. You always believed in me even when I didn't. You made me laugh often and made me discover new levels of temper I didn't know I had. I will always adore you, and will be thankful to you for being the best manager and teacher I ever had.

Liz

December 4, 2013

rest in peace Thad you were like a father to me and I'm going to miss you so much. love you.

December 4, 2013

There are so many things you've thought me but the most important thing is family. You are strong and firm but with a loving heart you made me the man i am today. I'm grateful for everything that you've provide us. You are my mentor, my best friend, and most important my father. You will be missed but never forgotten. I Love you dad and always will. -Travis

Marti Cunningham

December 4, 2013

You were such a wonderful special person in my life, we grew up together in many ways. Your legacy will live on in our children. I see you in their eyes, the way they look, their expressions, mannerisms, the sound of their voices. You will live on through them and be remembered and always loved.

Tami Franks-Bishop

December 4, 2013

Thad you were also such an upbeat fun happy person to be around! RIP! You left us way too early and will be greatly missed! I have such fond memories of you! God be with your family!

Greg Mann

December 4, 2013

Thanks for giving me the privilege of having the opportunity of growing up with you in Challis. We had a lot of fun times, most of which Bob and Elaine didn't know about! You were a great friend. Only the good die young and you were a good one. Rest in peace my friend.

love, Your baby girl (Bri)

December 3, 2013

Our Memories play Through my head day in and and out. if I could have one wish I would wish I could give you one more hug. the way that you would squeeze us kids so tight just let us instantly know how much you loved us. I know you're watching over us. Like you always told me it's not goodbye its I'll see you later! I Love You Daddy!

Renae Franks-Pirnie

December 3, 2013

We shared so many fond memories, so happy that we were able to re-connect and share some laughs. I will miss you, my friend.

Marie Hoerner

November 25, 2013

There will always be fond memories of the hours spent on the "front porch". My condolences to the family. Thad will always be thought of with a smile.

November 21, 2013

Uncle Thad,

You left us before your time, but know that you have touched everyone you have ever met and the world was a better place with you here. You will be missed greatly, but never forgotten. Hopefully we all will be reunited in heaven someday. And always remember that you can't sell a forty thousand dollar diamond in a K-Mart suit. Love you and miss you.

Shane

November 19, 2013

Thad, you will be missed! Where ever you were, there was sure to be laughter and good cheer. I will cherish the memories. Your brother-in-law, Gary
P.S. Your sister, Susan, wants everyone to remember the summer you broke out Grandma and Granddad's slide projector. The whole gang laughed and carried on for many hours. Even the neighbors got involved. Good times!

November 19, 2013

Stinkweed,
When you were five, Dad would not let you go down to the creek alone. I would take you fishing if you would clean all the fish. You were really cute sitting up there in the shale rocks with your two cats, one on either side, begging for the fish you pulled out. Sometimes, I would bribe you to weed my two rows of garden and in turn I would help you pick clover for the rabbits. We used to sleep out on the grass in sleeping bags with Twinkle. We spent hours gazing at the stars. In later years, we played a lot of phone tag, but you always had time to talk, even if it was four in the morning. Love you brother, we've shared a lot of love and laughter over the years. I miss you! Find us a good fishing spot on the other side.
Love,
Susie

Jaime Sheffield

November 19, 2013

Rest in peace, Thad. I wish your family peace and comfort. Thanks for being a good friend to my Dad and Cheri.

Teresa Nelson Parsons

November 18, 2013

When I was growing up I had a hard time with my "TH" words. For many many years he was my Uncle Fat. :( As an adult I know this was a horrible name for anyone, but Uncle Thad didn't care. He loved me just the same. We enjoyed many phone calls over the years. I remember one of his visits to Idaho, he wore 2 layers of clothes on and had extra skivvy's in his pocket. He was making a trip to see Great Gma Lois, her health was failing and he wanted to remember her alive. He said it was easier to catch the red eye if you didn't have baggage. Four years ago, he made a visit to Idaho, to hunt with the guys. He made it a point to stop and see me while passing through. We were having Baby shower for Little Miss Willow. It never fazed him that him and Gpa where the only guys at my party. Uncle Thad was all about family, and always made me feel special. He was rough, tough around the edges, tell you like it is kind of guy and loved his family whole heartedly. He will be missed! I Love you Uncle Thad! My thoughts and prayers are with you Aunt Marti, Travis, Lizbeth, Brianne, Quenton, Maddison, Mylie, and Kyle. You will be forever loved! <3 Love, Tess

November 17, 2013

You were a wonderful uncle and are missed by those whose lives you touched. Many thoughts of you, Shawna

Debi O'Donnell

November 12, 2013

Thad was a fun loving person.............He will be missed......

Cheryl and Gary Sheffield

November 12, 2013

I still think I will hear from you every day. This made it easier for me. Thank you for sharing so many good times with your family with Gary and I.We truly are very blessed that you were such a big part of our lives. All our love!! See you the next time we get out camping...

November 11, 2013

Goodby sunshine,I am so sorry you left. I miss you.
Your long time friend......Gayle

Your Brother Paul Robert

November 10, 2013

You have always been my best friend as well as my little brother, I hope we somehow will be reunited. I love you Thad

Jamie Dover

November 10, 2013

There are so many memories that define Uncle Thad in my heart. My favorite family legend is the "Knife to a Gun Fight" story. I will always remember Uncle Thad's philosophy of seeing family now instead of waiting until they pass. Even though we grew up on the other side of the world, Uncle Thad touched our lives in a big way during our short visits. He is dearly missed.

Mike Cooper

November 10, 2013

Hey buddy I miss you. We had a lot of good times together and made a lot of great memories as we were like brothers. See you at the end of the trail. I love you.

Gabrielle Bybee

November 10, 2013

Thad, I have many fond memories of you. I will miss your laugh and sense of humor. I will miss your telephone calls out of the blue. You will be missed! Love you, Gabrielle

Bert and Julie Heath

November 9, 2013

Thad willl be missed very much. Bert and I have such good memory's of him. God bless all of the family.We love you Thad we will be togeather again.

Mom & Dad (Bob & Elaine Cunningham)

November 9, 2013

Thank you for being our son, and spending 52 years with us. We love and miss you.

Jeannie Cunningham

November 8, 2013

So many fond memories of time spent with Thad. Although he was my Brother in Law,I loved him like a brother. May God hold and comfort all those that are missing him...till we meet again.

November 8, 2013

You are now in God's caring hands. Rest in peace little brother. I love you with all my heart forever!
Your loving sister,
Becky

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