Emma Breidenbach

Emma Morgan Breidenbach, 96, of Great Falls, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Peace Hospice. A celebration of life for Emma will be held Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. at Hillcrest Lawn Memorial Chapel. Schnider Funeral home is handling arrangements. Emma was born February 27, 1919 in Gilman, Montana to George T. Foster and Martha (Parker) Foster.Emma married Leo Breidenbach on November 30, 1938 in Simms, Montana. They continued their life in Simms and started a family. Later in life, Leo and Emma moved to Great Falls in 1967. Leo then passed away in 1993. Emma loved spending time with her family and cherished every moment with her grandchildren. She enjoyed hearing about all their events. Emma also enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening and china painting. Emma won numerous ribbons for her china painting. Emma continued to make afghans and dish clothes right up until the end of her time. Emma loved her Valley View Coffee Club. Emma is survived by daughters Betty (Dick) Wilsey of Mansfield, WA and Gyda (Jerry) Hudson of Inola, OK; son Paul (Alice) Breidenbach of Lewistown, MT; daughter-in-law Maxine Breidenbach of Miles City, MT; sisters Mildred Hicks of Wolf Creek, MT, Opal Smith of Missoula, MT and Helen (Frank) Morgan of Augusta, MT; seven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Emma is preceded in death by her Husband of 54 years, Leo; son Leo. C Sonny Breidenbach; brother Frank; sisters Minnie and Martha. In lieu of flowers, donations in Emmas name can be made to Peace Hospice 1101 26th St. S., Great Falls, MT 59405.