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Beverly Cunningham Obituary
A celebration of her life is 1 p.m. Nov. 17 at the Eagles Lodge in Great Falls. Hagler-Anderson Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.
Bev was born in Great Falls in 1934 to Edgar E. and Isabelle Champion of Fort Shaw. She attended Fort Shaw and Simms schools, and Montana State at Bozeman. In 1951, she won a state-wide bookkeeping competition.
Bev worked as an accountant, legal secretary, and later, as a licensed real-estate broker. Her true calling was clothing design. In the 1980s, she designed silk and cashmere knitwear for Silk & Suede.
Bev was a versatile and quick-minded individual. She loved to play duplicate bridge, and in 1975 ranked as a Life Master. She was a talented pianist who loved music and dancing. Throughout her life she could sit down and play any song she heard.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Donald, of Great Falls.
She is survived by two daughters, Debra Blossom and Lisa Cunningham-Trigg; four grandchildren, Shane Cunningham, Seth, Peyton, and Rikki Trigg; a brother, Robert and family of Helena; and a sister-in-law, Carole Champion of Fort Shaw.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Alzheimer's Association.
Condolences may be posted online at www.gftribune.com/obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Beverly Cunningham
November 28, 2009
To all the family-We just heard about Bev and are so sorry. We wish we had heard earlier as we would have attended services. Bruce has commented so many times about the talent she had and about the Champion family in general. Our sincere sympathy to all. Bruce and Diane Kocher
Darlene Meddock
November 9, 2009
Deb & Lisa,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I really enjoyed working with her at Great Falls Realty. We shared many days together and really got to know your family. She was a grand and special lady. I am glad to have known her.
November 9, 2009
Dear Bev's Family,
Bev was working for Kenny Knight when I went to work there. I was fresh from Vo-Tech, and she was a great teacher in the bookkeeping field. I have used that knowledge all these years. She was an excellent friend also, although we had lost contact quite some time ago. Lisa spent a night or two with us, Colleen and I, a few times. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow.
Love to all,
JoAnne Richter Huetter, Florence, MT
Myrna Bright
November 9, 2009
Dearest Debbie & Lisa
Having moved to Boise in 1987, Bev and I only saw one another once--a lunch in GF. We lost complete track after that; we were such close friends for many, many years. We had great fun working at the fair..seven years! Bev was one of the most intelligent woman I had the joy of knowing. Yes, I remember the sewing/kniting venture. Her talents were unsurpassed. My memories of you, Debbie and Lisa, are very fond. I'd love to hear from each of you, who were so very close to your Mom. My hearfelt condolences.
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November 9, 2009
To Bev's family,
My mom is at the Big Sky Care Center and Bev was a dear friend of hers. She was always such a day brightner whenever I went to visit - always good for a laugh or a tune on the piano. What a talented, special lady, She will be very missed there. My deepest sympathies. I am sure you have many, many wonderful memories to comfort you.
Sincerely,
Lynda Bujok (daughter of Arlene Burdick) Helena, MT
Monica Branch
November 9, 2009
To Bev's daughters>she loved you guys with all her heart!!I worked with your mom for years in Real Estate at Dahlquist and she was a great friend! All she ever wanted was for you girls to be happy. Bev, you will be missed, Monica Branch
Clarence Mennis
November 9, 2009
Dear family of Beverly, so sad to know of her passing. She worked with my wife Beverly in great Falls, a good friend.
Al Fenner
November 9, 2009
Dear family of Beverly Cunningham, I knew Beverly very little, meeting her only a few times at the bowling alley when she came to visit Lisa and family while bowling tournaments or league. She was a wonderful person full of smiles the times I saw her with her family. Sorry for your loss, she will be missed. May your hearts soon be filled with all the wonderful memories had over the years together. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tom Englehart
November 8, 2009
Bev - You will be missed by many. The "Bridge Cruise" below the dam at Tiber was always fun. My mom, Mary Pat, and dad, Mickey, always loved playing bridge with and against you. Take a deck of cards with you, I am sure Don, Bob, Esther, and others will be ready to play. Signed...your favorite caddy.
November 8, 2009
Lisa Debbie and family, I am so sorry for your loss, your Mum was so good at so many things, she will be missed by many of her friends, especially bridge friends.
Arleen Heintzelman
Marian Robbins
November 8, 2009
Lisa and Debbie,
My deepest sympathy to you and your families. Bev was such a sweetheart - very understanding and kind hearted. I was privileged to have known her and worked in the same real estate office as she did at one time.
Chris Takala-Moore
November 8, 2009
Lisa~Sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a gem!! She helped us sell our first house years back. she went to school with my Aunt Delores Takala and they were friends all these years...there together now...please know our thoughts and prayers are with your family...
November 8, 2009
Lisa and Debbie, so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was always a good friend and I have missed her since I moved to Camano Island several years ago. Sincerely Karelee Creek
November 8, 2009
Dear Friends:
The correct date for the reception is Tuesday Nov 17th (not Nov 10th) 1 pm at the Eagles. Debbie & I look forward to seeing friends & family there.
Lisa Cunningham Trigg
November 8, 2009
Dear Friends
The correct date and time for the reception is Tuesday, Nov 17 @ 1 PM at the Eagles. (NOT this Tues, Nov 10). Lisa and I look forward to seeing mom's friends and family there.
Debbie Blossom
Heidi Gibson
November 8, 2009
Well, Bev. I hear you have "moved upstairs" now with your brother,and I know you are at peace. Now it's time for the rest of us to once again feel the pain of losing someone dear. Thanks for helping me get that little white house I loved for so many years. Will never forget it. Hugs to the Champions, Cunninghams, & the friends who cared about Bev.
Sheila Murphy
November 8, 2009
Lisa I am so sorry for your loss-your entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.The whole family will be thinking of you and the kids.Love you
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