Beverly Kay Corder passed away, peacefully, early morning February 24th,2025,”Bev,” was born May 7th, 1938 to Archie and Catherine(Bannon) Broadbent in Livingston,Montana . After graduating high school, she enrolled at MSU/ Bozeman in journalism. Here she met the love of her life, James W. Corder.
They married in March of 1958 and lived and started their family in Bozeman. In 1963 they moved to Helena with their three children.
Bev worked for Mountain Bell for an extended period. She also was bookkeeper for C.E. Englund Plumbing. She retired as chief switchboard operator at the Federal Building in Helena.
Everyone who ever met Bev came to know her as a great conversationalist. She remained mentally sharp, right up to her passing. Devoted to family, she could tell you every relatives’ name , birthday or anniversary, off the top of her head.
She was renowned among family and friends for her talent for baking and cooking. She catered numerous wedding and holiday event meals.
Bev is survived by her son, Jeff (Sheryl) Corder of Livingston, MT.
Brother Clark (Toni) of Ashland ,OR. Brother Tully (Deb) of Whitefish, MT. Grandsons Brock and Brady Livermore of Idaho. Granddaughter MacKenzie Corder of Anacortes, WA. And Son-In-Law, Mark Wagner of Harrison, ID. Countless cousins, nieces and nephews, whom she held dearly.
She was preceded by her father and mother, her sister Sandy Conover, Daughter Kelly (Mark) Wagner, Husband James and son Kirby Corder.
A special , gracious, Thanks goes out to the caring and attentive staff at Elk Horn Rehabilitation and assisted living in Clancy. She talked highly of all those she came in contact with.
A celebration of her life will be held in July.
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Jayme Johnson says
She was such a wonderful woman with great stories and loved to share her recipies. Im sad I didnt get to talk to her lately. She will be missed and her family is in my prayers.
Donna Kay Winn says
I met Beverly years ago spending the night at her house one night, her son’s and I were friends and colleagues. She was one of the sweetest ladies I had ever met, her utmost hospitality and a great supper. I will never forget how comfortable I felt in a strangers home.♥️ she became one of my best friends and we stayed in touch since. Beverly was a great lady and will sure be missed. God love her, I sure did. RIP Bev, until we meet again.
Gail DeBono says
So sorry. I always enjoyed Bev. We had some good times talking about Action Print! Hugs, Gail
Linda Simmons says
Our family lived next door to Bev for many years and benefited for her many talents! The trays of Christmas cookies and cinnamon rolls she shared with us will never been forgotten! I stayed in touch with her and she always asked how all my kids and grandkids were doing, always remembering their names!
We will miss her!