Casondra K. Caudill
1983 – 2016
Tarkio, Missouri

Casondra Kaye Caudill, the daughter of Calvin and Janet Morton, (Fairfax, Missouri) and Mark and Lorie Carlson, (Bellevue, Nebraska) was born July 9, 1983, in Omaha, Nebraska. She attended Fairfax High School and graduated in 2001. Cassie attended Iowa Western Community College, Clarinda, Iowa, for two years.

In October 2009, Cassie was united in marriage to Bryan Caudill. They made their home in Tarkio, Missouri, and became the parents of Emilee, Cynthia and MaKenna. They later divorced.

In 2006, Cassie received her Certified Nurse’s Assistant certificate and was employed by Pleasant View Nursing Home in Rock Port, Missouri. She also worked at Northview Manor and Tarkio Rehabilitation and Healthcare and cared for the developmentally disabled at Northwest Missouri Living Center in Tarkio. Cassie passed away Monday, May 9, 2016, at a Sioux City, Iowa, hospital.

Cassie was a member of the Tarkio Baptist Church and the Fairfax United Methodist Church. Her life revolved around being a mother. From helping with dance recitals and coaching youth volleyball, she would do anything for her girls. She had a contagious smile and laugh and always made time for her family and friends. She enjoyed riding ATV’s, camping and baking. Cassie had many great summer memories spent with family in Colorado. She would spend hours playing cards, games, painting nails and dressing up with her girls. Cassie loved life. She chose to be an organ donor and because of her gift many lives will be saved and she will be remembered as a hero.

Cassie was preceded in death by grandparents, Kenneth and Eleanor Morton, Richard H. Carlson, Lee and Mary Vanderpool, Harold “Midge” and Maudie Farley, Jim and Marge Postlewait and Tom Hesby; and aunt, Sandra Carlson. Survivors include four daughters, Emilee Caudill, Cynthia Gracie Caudill and MaKenna (Mac) Caudill, all of Tarkio, and Kecia Caudill, Glenwood, Iowa; parents, Cal and Janet Morton, Fairfax, Mark and Lori Carlson, Bellevue, Nebraska, Cindy and Rob Stevens, Tarkio, and Brenda Sears; sisters, Amanda and Ryan Towner and daughter, Audrey, Crystal and Kamron Woodring and their children, Payton and Parker; brother, Jacob Beck; sister, Katie Beck; and brother, Daniel Garza; grandparents, Betty Carlson, Laurie and Jack Sears; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of friends.

Funeral Services: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, May 14, 2016, Tarkio Baptist Church, Tarkio, Missouri.
Interment: Home Cemetery, Tarkio.
Open visitation begins 9:00 A.M., Friday, May 13, 2016, Davis Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6:00-7:00 P.M.
Memorials: Cassie Caudill Memorial Fund for her Daughters.
Online obituaries and condolences at www.minterfuneralchapels.com
Services: Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.