Margery "Pudgie" Cavalar (Peck)

Margery 'Pudgie' Peck Cavalar, 76 died October 11, 2008 at St. Luke Hospital in Ronan of complications from surgery. She was born July 20, 1932 in Columbia Falls to Pearl and Asa Peck. She was number 12 of 14 children. Her older brothers giving her the nickname 'Pudgie' for her pudgy nose as a young girl. She grew up in Columbia Falls and later moved to Polson with her family. She married Richard Cavalar July 23, 1949. They just celebrated their 59th wedding anniversary. They had four children, Marilyn (Ted Laine), Rick Cavalar (Marla), Steve Cavalar (Maureen), and Michelle (Arnie Hayes). Pudgie was a fierce competitor, enjoying water skiing in her younger years, golf bowling, and bridge with her many friends. She was known for winning the Price is Right TV game show and numerous club championships in golf. She loved going to the casinos with Richard looking over her shoulder. She faced adversity saying, 'I'm a tough old Bird'. She was a spirited person who loved her family and cared about her grandchildren. She is surivived by her husband, children, nine grandchildren, and three great grandchildren, brothers Jack, Ray, Tom and sisters Katie, Helen & Jacie and numerous nieces and nephews. Her mother and father, brothers, Chuck, Bud, Ed, and Frank, sisters Naomi, Virginia and Mary Lou preceded her in death. In lieu of flowers: memorials can be given to the Junior Golf League at the Whitefish Credit Union in Polson. A vigil service will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at 7:00 pm in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, at 11:00 a.m. October 17, 2008 in the church with Father James Connor officiating. Inurnment will follow at a later date. Condolences to the family at www.groganfhuneralhome.com
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