Judy Faye Martin

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved, Judy Faye Martin, on September 6, 2025, at age 77. She passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Palisade, CO surrounded by her loved ones. We cherish the last moments of feeling her gentle hands in ours, the soft murmur of her voice when she shared stories of her youth, and the twinkle in her eye when she talked about her family.

Judy was born on October 23, 1947, and was raised by her parents Fred and Wilma (Flowers) Flanigan, alongside her sister Bonnie. She married Bill Deines in 1964, and together they had two children, Marchelle and Shane. In her early years, Judy was a farmer’s wife, homemaker, and swimming instructor.

Later in life, Judy married Rod Martin with whom she did lots of canoeing and tandem cycling. In quirky Judy fashion, she and Rod enjoyed eating popcorn for dinner every Sunday night! Judy was a devoted member of Grace Community Church and lived a life rooted in faith, compassion, and service.

As a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, aunt, and occasionally “Uncle Judy” she brought joy, laughter, and love to all who knew her. While Judy was a stern disciplinarian, she was everyone’s favorite person! Among Judy’s many talents were her amazing culinary skills. As a young mom, she once served a single package of hotdogs for dinner and was able to easily feed six adults and three children! She was the life of the party, and her choice of drink was a fancy Alka-Seltzer. Judy will always be remembered for her fun-loving sense of humor.

In 2022, Judy’s heart returned to her first love and soulmate, Bill Deines, with whom she enjoyed the remainder of her life creating endless laughter and memories. Together they spent many hours riding four-wheelers, camping, and collecting rocks. Judy always liked bright colors and during the last years of her life she loved collecting red bows!

Judy is survived by her daughter, Marchelle Hubbartt, bonus-children Ralph Martin, Rachel Monger, Heather DenBoer, grandchildren Zerah, Nesha, Kayla, Colin, Benjamin, Natalie, Aiden, Zac, Mariah, and seven great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Rod Martin, son Shane Deines, sister Bonnie Andrews, and grandson Bryce Deines.

A celebration of life service will be held on September 24, 2025, at 2 pm, at Crippin Funeral Home at 802 E Main Street Montrose, CO 81401. Following the service, a reception will be held at Cerise Park at 400 Shane’s Way Montrose, CO 81403. Since cookies were Judy’s favorite snack, please feel free to bring some cookies to share! Drinks will be served, and the family asks everyone to bring their own chairs. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Abode Hospice Care in Grand Junction, CO for the amazing end-of-life care and comfort they brought to Judy.

Judy maintained the innocence of a child in her attitude toward much of life, making laughter and fun her priority. We will miss you dearly, Judy, but we are comforted knowing that we will see you