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I will always remember Aunt Maida's quiet manner and
friendly smile. I admired the strength and courage she exhibited
throughout her life. She will be missed.
Diane Guenther Bingeman Beach,
North Dakota
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Maida Estelle Brewer Guenther died in
Billings
,
Montana
on August 26, 2006. She was born in Aztec New Mexico, on February 11,
1914. She was the fifth of ten children born to Truman Purdy and Maud
Thomas Brewer.
Maida's early years were spent in Aztec New Mexico
surrounded by grandparents and extended family. In her teens the family
moved to
Fort Collins
so that all the children could continue their education. She taught
school and during the Second World War worked in a munitions plant and
later was a librarian in
St Louis
and
Missoula
. She met and married her husband Ira Arthur Guenther in
Missoula
. Maida had been a hard working Sears employee for many years. After the
death of her husband, Art, she became the sole provider for three young
boys. She was a loving and devoted wife and mother and was held in the
highest esteem by her friends and family.
Maida had lived in
Billings
for the last few years to be nearer to family, but she never forgot
Missoula
, the place she loved, and will be laid to rest there at 10:00am Friday,
Sept 1 with graveside services at the City of Missoula Cemetery.
Maida is survived by three sons, Alan
(Annie) of
Boston
Mass.
, Richard (Linda) of
Bellevue
Wash.
, and Robert (Judy) of
Billings
Mt.
She leaves 10 grandchildren, Amy, Ben, Jon, Matt, Jessica, Anna and
Katherine Guenther; Sarah (Troy) Duven; Becca (Nathan) Longfellow; Brianna
(Gabriel) Schofield; and 5 great-grandchildren. Maida was preceded in
death by her husband in 1961 and all 9 siblings.
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