Judith A. Dreyer

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Judy Dreyer, age 74, of Highlands Ranch, Colorado passed away in her home on October 22, 2013. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. Judy is survived by her parents, William and Dorothy Thompson, husband, Ted, her son and daughter, Steve Dreyer and Sandi Coate, and their spouses, Judy and Gary. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Chris, Tim, Zach, and Rodney.

Judy was born on June 27, 1939 in Cerro Gordo, Illinois to William and Dorothy Thompson, Judy was their only daughter. Judy graduated from Burnham School of Nursing in Champaign, Illinois where she met the love of her life, Ted. Ted and Judy were married not long after on October 8, 1960 which began their 53 year adventure together traveling the world. Ted and Judy spent 30 years as a military family traveling to such places as Alabama, Colorado, Louisiana, California, Illinois, Michigan, Maine, and Okinawa, Japan. Ted and Judy retired in 1990 to the great state of Colorado. After retirement, Ted and Judy traveled abroad to such countries as Russia, Egypt, Australia, Peru, South America, and Hong Kong.

Judy loved to spend time with her family whether it be watching a college basketball game or having an everyone over for a BBQ. She enjoyed scrapbooking and playing cards with her girlfriends. She started her love of camping with Ted, who took her on her first trip to Acadia National Park in 1962. She was hooked ever since. Judy was an avid reader and always had the new best sellers. She enjoyed playing board games with her grandsons, namely Yahtzee, loved to cook and entertain.

A service celebrating Judy’s life will take place Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church located at 8817 S. Broadway in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. A reception will follow the celebration at the church. Memorial donations can be made to the American Lung Association at: http://www.lung.org/donate/

 

 

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  1. Dear Ted Sandi and Steve.  I am so proud to have known Judy. I felt the time in Colorado that we became a lot like sisters. I treasure all the times I got to come down there and spend time with Judy and Ted. Going to their Wonderful Church and going out to lunch. Our dinner at Cinzzetties before I moved back is tucked away in my heart forever till we meet again in Heaven. I am so VERY sorry for not being able to be there. My Heart is there for you. I am only a phone call away. God Bless and I pray His Arms are around you for comfort and support always. With All my LOVE.  Norma

  2. Uncle Ted, Steve and Sandy – you are all in our thoughts and prayers!  Aunt Judy was very loved by all of us and always made her nieces and nephews feel like we were her own kids.  I am sure she is in Heaven with no more suffering and enjoying her eternal reward.  We love all of you and are here if you need anything at all.  God bless!

    Sam, Ann, Megan, Kaitlyn, and David Dreyer

  3. Judy leaves 23 classmates from Julia F. Burnham school of Nursing to mourn for her and celebrate her life.  I will always remember her love of life and happy spirit.  She always had a smile and a quick laugh.  She was loved by all who really knew her and will be missed greatly.  My sympathies to her family and all those that loved her.  May she rest now in His loving arms.


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