STONE, Judith Lee

Lake Powell Chronicle, Page, Arizona Wednesday, Mar 9th, 2011 Judith Lee Stone After almost 40 years of marriage, and the last three years suffering with cancer, Judith Lee Stone finally lost the battle on Saturday, March 5, 2011 and was ushered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She leaves behind her devoted husband, Gerald; her precious son, Paul (Dawn) Williams; her sweet daughter, Sharon Kaye (Daryl) Ferguson; two stepdaughters, Kristi and Karin Stone; six grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and her beloved sister, JoAnn Smelser (Phil). Judy was born Dec. 19, 1939 to Earle Lincoln Stone and Edith Mildred Stone (Fisher) in Phoenix, Ariz. Judy lived in Phoenix and attended public schools there, She graduating from Phoenix Christian High School in 1958. She attended Phoenix College and worked as a secretary and office manager for several years. She married David Miles Williams in 1959 and was blessed with the birth of Paul David Williams in 1960. Judy and David were divorced in 1971. Judy was reunited with her high school sweetheart, Gerald Wayne Stone, also a graduate of Phoenix Christian High School, and they married in 1971. Daughter, Sharon Kaye, was born in December 1975. Judy and Gerald lived in Page, for 21 years, enjoying boating on Lake Powell. They moved to Grand Junction, Colo., in 1993, where they have been members of Bookcliff Baptist and later, Heritage Church for many years. Judy did childcare for most of the 21 years in Page. She loved working with children and was so good with them; they loved her and respected her. Through the years she had a positive influence over many whose lives are now better because of her. So many will remember her fondly as their child care provider or children’s church teacher. She loved creating beautiful things, decorating the house, designing a beautiful yard, creating beautiful flower arrangements for church. Her stated goal for many years was to create something beautiful every day. She leaves a hole in the hearts of many who loved her, especially Gerald’s, and will be missed terribly. Good bye, my darling butterfly. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, March 16 at Callahan Edfast Mortuary in Grand Junction. Services will conclude at the mortuary. Please consider making contributions to Heritage Church or Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado in lieu of flowers.