Undine Joyce Cunningham's Obituary
Undine Joyce Cunningham, 98, a former resident of Moline, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2008, in Yuma, Arizona. Undine was born on May 13, 1910 in Hewins, Kansas the daughter of Samuel Alexander and Delsie (Miller) Joyce.
Undine was a graduate of Cedar Vale High School. She attended Pittsburgh State University. Undine taught school several years in Elk county, riding a horse to school daily, until she married Logan Cunningham in December of 1933 at Elk Falls, KS., they were married for 39 year until his death in 1972.
Undine and Logan had three children. She was a homemaker until her children were raised. She then worked for the state hospital in Winfield, KS as a Psychiatric Technician for 12 years until her retirement at the age of 65. Undine was a member of the First Baptist Church in Moline.
Undine volunteered for Friendship Meals for 21 years.
Undine is survived by:
One Son:
Larry Cunningham, San Bernardino, CA
One Daughter:
Joyce Williams, Yuma, AZ
Nephews:
Steven & Jan Joyce, Wichita, KS
Gary Pegrum, Tacoma, WA
Nieces:
Connie & Mike Hudson, Neodesha, KS
Joyce Irene Bettingfield Tacoma, WA
11 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great, Great Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her husband, one son: Jerry Cunningham, 3 brothers: Earl, Alfred and Jack Joyce, 2 sisters: Myrtle Pegrum and Gertrude Smith.
Graveside Services will be held Monday, November 3, 2008 at 10:00 am at Elk Falls Cemetery, with Pastor Tim Adams officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday, November 2, 2008 from 2 – 5 pm at Zimmerman Funeral Home, in Howard. The Family suggests memorial contributions to: The Macular Degeneration Foundation and may be left with the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.countrysidefh.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Zimmerman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1233 Howard, KS 67349
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