Marcella Cordier
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RONAN — Marcella Mae Cordier, 95 of Ronan, passed away peacefully on Sept. 24, 2024, surrounded by family. She was born on May 24, 1929, in Round Butte, to R.G. and Gladys Huntley, and was a lifelong resident of Montana. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Marcella attended school in Round Butte, and married Leonard Cordier on Dec. 6, 1952; he preceded her in death in 2015. Together they raised four sons and enjoyed working to create wood working projects for family and friends. She spent years camping and traveling to spend time with her sons and their families. She enjoyed playing dice and cards with family and remained a tough opponent until the end of her life.
Marcella is survived by her four sons, Charles V. Cordier IV and wife Annette of Green River, Wyoming, Rick Cordier and wife Sally of Arlee, Gilbert Cordier and wife Cheryl of Cheyenne, WY, and Greg Cordier and wife Sharon of Ramona, California; 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Betty Ruckdashel of Idaho.
Marcella is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Leonard; and siblings, Louis Johnson, Marie Croft, Herschel Huntley, Gordon Huntley and Stanley Huntley.
Cremation has taken place, and she will be interred with her husband Leonard at the VA cemetery in Missoula, at a later date. Messages of condolences may be shared with the family online at: www.shriderthompson.com.
Arrangements are under the care of Shrider-Thompson Funeral Home.
