Gary Judson
February 06, 1943 - September 16, 2018
Obituary
Gary Lee Judson, age 75, of Alger, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 16, 2018, after a 35 year battle with Hodgkin's Lymphoma disease.
Gary was born in Pontiac, MI on February 6, 1943 to Wendell and Elma Judson. He graduated from Pellston High School and then from Northern Michigan University with a degree in business and accounting. In 1968 he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Germany for three years before being honorably discharged.
Gary had an adventurous spirit and a great love for travel that he shared with his family and friends. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed nature, hiking, camping, exploring national parks and outsmarting chipmunks. He loved aviation, reading, and while the History Channel was on no one could get the remote out of Gary's hands. He was a devoted husband, father and friend as well as a spiritual man involved in many church activities. He excelled at being a master electrician and craftsman and was known to take on challenging projects. Gary was also very giving in his community, serving on the board for the Montessori School of St. Clair and the Forest Lake Board of Directors.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Diane "Di" Judson; daughters, Kelly (Brian) True and Kimberly (Robert) Thikoll; grandchildren, Jordan Barrick, Jacob Barrick, Lexi True, Brandon Thikoll, Tyler Thikoll, and Rachel Thikoll; sisters, Linda Searles and Wendy Wares; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings, Donald Judson and Judy Zarfel. He will be deeply missed by family, friends and all who knew him.
Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, September 22, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 7842 Newberry Road, Alger, MI 48610.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Gary may be made to Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church, care of the church, or to the American Cancer Society, Post Office Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
For information, please call Fischer Family Funeral Services at (989) 755-8277. For online condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.
Gary was born in Pontiac, MI on February 6, 1943 to Wendell and Elma Judson. He graduated from Pellston High School and then from Northern Michigan University with a degree in business and accounting. In 1968 he was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Germany for three years before being honorably discharged.
Gary had an adventurous spirit and a great love for travel that he shared with his family and friends. He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed nature, hiking, camping, exploring national parks and outsmarting chipmunks. He loved aviation, reading, and while the History Channel was on no one could get the remote out of Gary's hands. He was a devoted husband, father and friend as well as a spiritual man involved in many church activities. He excelled at being a master electrician and craftsman and was known to take on challenging projects. Gary was also very giving in his community, serving on the board for the Montessori School of St. Clair and the Forest Lake Board of Directors.
Gary is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Diane "Di" Judson; daughters, Kelly (Brian) True and Kimberly (Robert) Thikoll; grandchildren, Jordan Barrick, Jacob Barrick, Lexi True, Brandon Thikoll, Tyler Thikoll, and Rachel Thikoll; sisters, Linda Searles and Wendy Wares; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings, Donald Judson and Judy Zarfel. He will be deeply missed by family, friends and all who knew him.
Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, September 22, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 7842 Newberry Road, Alger, MI 48610.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in honor of Gary may be made to Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church, care of the church, or to the American Cancer Society, Post Office Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
For information, please call Fischer Family Funeral Services at (989) 755-8277. For online condolences, please visit www.fischerfuneral.com.
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Deborah LeRoux
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Dear Di
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Gary. The picture is exactly how I will always remember Gary. There are no words that can say how very sorry I am. Rick and I would always remarked on how lucky we were to have such wonderful neighbors for the short time we were in Alger.
Much love your way
Deborah Le Roux
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marie
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Gary I know your job in heaven will be to make everyone laugh. I enjoyed all of our visits with you and the family. You will be missed. I pray for comfort for your family. Amen.praytwo_hearts
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Mandey (Brill) Sauer
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I have so many great memories of visits to Douglas Lake when uncle Gary and the family would come up. He was always so kind and so funny. I will cherish those memories always. Rest in heaven and give dad a big hug for me when you see him heart
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The Hamlin Family
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The Hamlin Family purchased the Amazing Grace 44" Sonnet for the family of Gary Lee Judson.
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Sue Warchol
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Diane and family, I am so sorry for the loss of Gary. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
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Marion J Chard
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Dear Di and family. So very sorry for your loss. Please accept our sympathies. Lee and Marion Chard.