Ardith Jane Roragen Cordis

Ardith Jane Roragen Cordis passed away March 8, in Ontario, Ore.

She was born in Fertile, Minn. on June 24, 1941 to Madeline and Lawrence Roragen. Her siblings included Kenneth, Truman, Cyrus, Loren, Terry, Randy, Lorena, Roselie, Victoria, and her twin, Audrey. Brother Robert Dean passed away shortly after birth.

The family moved to Kalispell when she was twelve. She dated and went on joy rides and won medals with her shooting in the late ‘50s. She married the first time at 19 and had Laurel in 1960 with son Larry coming along in 1968. She married Richard Randall Cordis in 1973. Living in Ronan for a short time, then settling down on the Cordis Ranch in St. Ignatius. Randy passed away in 2008. She was currently living in Ontario, Ore. with her daughter and son-in-law.

She leaves her daughter Laurel (Ken) Adams and son Larry (Shelly) Cordis- Ronan. Grandchildren Randi, Austin, Michael, Jake, Riley and Rachel. Great grandchildren Anthony, Kiani, Jalen, Kawika, Lahela and Kenzo. Her wake was March 20th in Ontario, Ore.