Connie Cady, 72

Connie Lou Cady, 72, was born Feb. 3, 1953, to Raymond and Joanna Barnes. She passed away on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, 2025, with her son by her side in her home.

Connie lived an adventurous life. She spent all of her 72 years in the Flathead Valley other than a short time in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands. Connie Lou Lane in Columbia Falls was named for her by her husband. 

She was always up for a drive or doing anything outdoors. Connie loved being around water and enjoyed many family weekends on Lake Five. 

Connie graduated from Montana State University as a physical therapy technician. She worked as one for North Valley Hospital and retired from there.

She loved spending time gardening and crafting. Her mom and her would go to craft shows to find things to make at home. Everyone got homemade Christmas gifts. Connie spent many hours in her yard tending to her garden and flowers. She made many of the decorations in her landscaping.  

Connie loved animals, especially dogs. Dogs flocked to her, if she sat down a dog would seek her out to get love from her or just sit in her presence. She always had a dog and was preceded in death by many of them.

She loved to joke around and play practical jokes on people. Connie was always up for a good time or a day of hard work. She loved to help with whatever project anyone had going on especially if it was outside.

Connie was preceded in death by her father, her husband, Rick and her daughter, Erica. Her mom passed away 40 days after her.

She is survived by her son, Shawn and wife Michelle, daughter, Megan and partner Mike Burgoyne, her "sweetie" Don Kasberg and his children, Alicia and Justin, her sisters, Dianna and husband Bob, Lana and husband Tim and Linda and husband Bob, sister-in-law, Margie, 14 grandchildren, two great-grandsons and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her dog, Rambo.

Shawn and Michelle would like to thank Sunflower Companions and Stillwater Hospice for helping to keep Connie in her home.

A celebration of life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 16 at Shawn and Michelle Cady’s house, 76 Bison Hollow Road in Columbia Falls. In lieu of flowers and cards please bring a side dish, cooler, chair and story to share.