Judith (Judy) Irene Brown

Judith (Judy) Irene Brown, age 82, of Montrose, Colorado passed away on May 23rd, 2025, in Montrose, Colorado. Judy was born on June 13, 1942 in Long Beach, California to Spencer (Bill) Brown and Pauline Brown (Frost). Judy graduated from Montrose High School in 1960 and later pursued a career as an executive administrator.

Judy worked for Colorado Land Bank for many years before retiring.

Judy will be remembered for her love of playing piano and teaching family and members of her church. She loved roses, yard sales, the outdoors, hiking, a good baked chicken, family and church. She was always up for an adventure, ziplining across the royal gorge only a year ago. 

Judy is survived by her sister Joan Brucker of Illinois, many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by Her father Bill, her mother Pauline, her brothers Donald Brown, Danny Brown and Fred Brown.

A memorial service will be held at Grace Baptist Church, on May 30, 2025 at 1020 S. 5th St, Montrose, Colorado 81401 at 2:00 p.m. Burial at Cedaredge Cemetery, Colorado, following the ceremony. A gathering in memory will be held at Grace Baptist Church in Montrose at 5:30.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Grace Baptist Church.

 The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Pastor Shannon, her many friends from Grace Baptist Church and Valley Manor Care Center for their support and care during Judy’s final days.

“To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.” – Thomas Campbel