Laura Cudworth
Laura Bridget Cudworth, 93, Sheyenne, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012, at the Nelson County Care Center in McVille, ND. Laura was born January 22, 1919, near Warwick, N.D. the daughter of James and Olga (Lange) Langley. She attended country school in the Warwick area in the early years. She graduated from Benson County Ag Training School in Maddock and attended Valley City State College. Laura taught country school in the Napoleon – Wishek area and also in the Wood Lake School district. Laura was united in marriage to Wilbur Norton Cudworth on June 1, 1941. They farmed and ranched together in Hillsdale Township until his death in 1961. She cared for her family and operated the farm with her sons, Myron and Jim, until she began her position as Deputy Sheriff for Eddy County in July of 1967, working there until retiring on January 3, 1991. After her retirement she remained on the family farm where she continued her life long passion of raising cattle and riding horses in the beautiful Sheyenne valley that she loved so much. After the tragic death of her son, Myron Lee, in 1972, Laura focused her love and energy on her family and enjoyed many years of attending her grandchildren’s and great- grandchildren’s activities. She was a 4-H leader, a member of Garden Club, Bowling League, American Legion Auxiliary, was a lifetime member of ND Peace Officers Association, and also a member of the Warwick Lutheran Church where she was baptized and confirmed. She is survived by her son, James (Jane) Cudworth, Warwick, ND; daughter-in-law, Karen (Tom) Gilbertson, Binford, ND; grandchildren, Kenneth (Lori) Gilbertson, Daniel (Barb) Gilbertson, Lee Gilbertson, all of Binford, ND, Todd Cudworth, Warwick, ND and Tracy (Kevin) Jordre, Fargo, ND; 9 great-grandchildren; brothers, Byron (Deloris) Langley, Devils Lake, ND and Frank (Lois) Langley, Sheyenne, ND; sister, Beatrice Cudworth, Sheyenne, ND; brother-in-law, Fred Cudworth, New Rockford, ND; and sister-in-law, Dale Hanson, Devils Lake, ND. Laura was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbur Cudworth; son, Myron Lee Cudworth; her parents, her sister, Ruth Cudworth, her brother, James P. Langley, and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. FUNERAL SERVICE: Warwick Lutheran Church, Warwick, ND DATE AND TIME: Monday, November 19, 2012 at 2:00PM BURIAL: Warwick Cemetery, Warwick, ND |
Posted Condolences:
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Name: Aaron Taylor
Date: November 22, 2012
Message: Jim and Jane and Family,
I wish to offer my thoughts and condolences for you in hearing of your mother's passing. She raised a wonderful family, and left a great legacy.
Aaron Taylor
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Name: Dwain and Connie Brown
Date: Nov 18, 2012
Message: Thinking of you at this time. We are out of state right now so won't be able to attend her funeral.I have many good memories of Laura. When she came to Mary's with black and blue eyes from her eyelid surgery she gave me the courage to get my eyelids done too.I enjoyed going to her many class reunions in Devils Lake. One of her classmates was Dwain's aunt Wilma Brown and one was my favorite school teacher Evie Piper. It was fun being included in those important days.....Connie
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Name: Harold & Bonnie Holtz
Date: 11/16/2012
Message: Jim & Jane,
Our sincere sympathies go out to you in the loss of your mother. You are in our thoughts.
Harold & Bonnie Holtz
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Name: Connie Ortner
Date: November 15, 2012
Message: Thinking of Jim,Jane and family with deepest sympathy. I have many fond memories of my Aunt Laura.