Judith Dee Nelson Anderson Thorn's Obituary
Judith Dee Nelson Anderson Thorn
1940-2016
Born as Judith Dee Nelson to Foster Nelson and Emma Myler on Jan 19, 1940 in Albany California she was the first of 3 sisters. She grew up in California where she met Willis Gary Anderson. They later married and had two boys, Donald G Anderson and Mark W Anderson. In 1963 the family suffered a tragic loss. Willis succumbed to cancer after a few short years of marriage. Not willing to just sit around, she wanted to get an education and decided to move to Utah with her two young sons to attend college.
Shortly after arriving in Utah she met Eugene Whitney Thorn and fell in love again. They were soon married and two more sons entered the family, Brian Eugene Thorn and Steven Bruce Thorn. Then came another setback in the loss of a child, Jeffery Thorn, soon after birth. Not to be outdone, a little sister Elizabeth Diane, soon came into the picture to give the boys a run for their money.
Judy enjoyed gardening, bottling fruits and vegetables, and being outdoors. The family spent many days in the mountains fishing, hiking and hunting.
Judy was eventually divorced from Eugene and decided to get an education. She was able to gain employment at IHC as a medical records worker where she stayed and eventually retired. She continued to love her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, giving each one her personal love and attention.
Due to continuing health issues Judith eventually succumbed to death and to return to our Heavenly Father on June 16, 2016.
She is survived by: Sandra Oldfield - sister
Children: Donald G. Anderson, Mark W. Anderson (RaeAnn Anderson), Brian E. Thorn (Lori Thorn), Steven B. Thorn (Vickie Brown), and Elizabeth D. Thorn, as well as numerous grand and great grandchildren.
An evening viewing will be held on Tues. June 21, 2016 from 6-8 PM at the local LDS Stake Center
970 North 400 East
Mapleton, Utah
A morning viewing will be held from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. with funeral services at 11:00 a.m. at the same location on Wed. June 22, 2016.
Interment at the Mapleton Cemetery
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