Judy, Laverne Thompson

LaVerne (Thompson) Judy, 84, returned to her Heavenly Father on 
Tuesday, December 29, 2009. Her beloved husband of 61 years, 
Victor, was at her side as always as she peacefully passed away of 
natural causes. LaVerne's passing was as she would have wanted - 
shortly after she had spent the Christmas holidays with her dear 
husband, her loving children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. 
She was born December 2, 1925 to Ralph Mansel Thompson and Eliza 
Grace Barker in Wilmar, California. Most of her childhood was spent in 
Roy, Utah. She graduated from BYU with a BA in Education and 
received her MA from ASU in 1968. She faithfully served as a 
missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on 2 
occasions - Texas/Louisiana and Swiss/Austrian. Her second mission 
was served with her husband shortly after they were married. LaVerne 
loved and was involved with music throughout her life. She was 
offered a scholarship to study music at Julliard, however, she turned it 
down because of plans to serve a mission for the church. She 
performed professionally as well with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, 
the BYU Symphony, and had her own radio program. She was a past-
president of the Boise Tuesday Musicale. She continued to sing and 
play piano/organ beautifully up until her last days. She was sealed for 
time and all eternity to Victor Judy on November 23, 1948 in the Salt 
Lake City Temple. Their relationship was a beautiful example of 
respect and kindness for all of their children to follow. When her 
health gradually weakened, Victor lovingly tended to her every need 
with patience and kindness. LaVerne and Victor had a truly loving 
relationship. LaVerne loved children. She and Vic adopted 7 children 
over 7 years and had 9 foster children in their home. Several of the 
children came from high risk situations - she loved them all 
unconditionally. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus 
Christ of Latter Day Saints and faithfully served in many capacities 
including leadership positions in nearly every organization of the 
church. Her life was defined by serving all of those around her. She 
was always willing to share her time, resources, and home to all those 
in need. Her legacy will be carried forward by her influence on all 
those who knew and loved her. She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her sister Marva Feinauer, two daughters, Grace Chapman, Ann 
Morrell, and a son-in-law, Eric Larsen. She is survived by her husband J. 
Victor Judy, her brother, Michael (Judy) Thompson of Centerville, Utah, 
two daughters, Vicki (Larry) Hobbs, Michele (Bryan) Storer, three sons, 
Gregg (Pamela) Judy, David Judy, Kent Judy, eleven grandchildren, 
Jessie Hobbs, Joshua (Stacey) Hobbs, Chance (Shea) Hobbs, Evan 
Hobbs, Cami Hobbs, Scott Judy, Brandon Judy, Ben Storer, Eric Storer, 
Spencer Storer and Emma Storer, and four great-granddaughters 
Mackenzie, Kallie, Brynn, and Kaidrey. A viewing for family and 
friends will be held Thursday, January 7, 2010 from 5 - 7 pm at Relyea 
Funeral Chapel, located at 318 N. Latah, Boise, Idaho. A private family 
viewing will be held on Friday, one hour prior to the funeral service. 
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 8, 2010 at noon at the 
Meridian Idaho East Stake Center, located at 11443 McMillan Rd, 
Boise, ID. www.relyeafuneralchapel.com

Published in Idaho Statesman on January 3, 2010