Ardyce C. McCradie was born at White Earth Hospital and died April 21, 2017, at her home, of pancreatic cancer, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Ardyce attended school in Naytahwaush, MN, and Mahnomen, MN. In 1978, she and her family moved to Grandin, ND, where she made her home until the time of her passing.
Ardyce was an avid reader, enjoyed gardening, cooking and trying new recipes. She loved the company of her family, who meant so much to her. She traveled widely with the highlight of her life being her trip to Rome with friends and Father Ron Meyer. As a family group, there was much love shared and faith strengthened.
Ardyce attended Holy Family Catholic Church in Halstad, MN, and St. Anne's Catholic Church in Naytahwaush. She was preceded in death by her parents, Malcolm and Harriet Londo; her husband, Dan McCradie; three sisters: Bonnie Wadena, Loris LaFriniere and Lynn Spry; son-in-law, William Morales; two great granddaughters, Jaylyn and Shante, many nieces, nephews and family members.
Ardyce is survived by her six children: Lorelei Morales, Donald (Marita) Roy, Beth (David) Burnette, Michael Roy, Danette McCradie; Rebecca McCradie; her step-mom, Opal Londo; sisters and brothers: Leah Hagen, Merlin Londo, Ray Londo, Candace (Will) Peters, Corvin (Arlene) Londo, Louis Londo, Dawn Londo, Myra (Rick) Accobee and Joel (Lynette) Londo; step-brothers and sister: Leo (Marcie) Jacobson, Keith (Karen) Jacobson, Earl Jacobson and Lila (Delvis) Jones; brothers-in-law, Curt Bevins, Floyd LaFriniere and Duane Spry; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and many, many nieces and nephews that she loved very much.
Funeral Mass will be held Wednesday at 11:00am at St. Anne's Catholic Church in Naytahwaush, MN. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00pm until 7:00pm, with a prayer service beginning at 6:30pm.
Burial will be in the Quincy Cemetery, Grandin, ND.