Judy Sizemore, 63

Judy Sizemore, 63, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2008, of an abdominal aortic aneurysm.

She was born Nov. 6, 1944, to Louie and Loretta Naylor in Hillsboro, Ore. Her adoptive father, Jim Winegar, was also a critical part of her youth.

Judy lived her early years in the Portland area and moved to Columbia Falls in 1956 at the age of 12. She was married to Frank Sizemore in June of 1963. They lived in San Diego and Fallon, Nev., while Frank served in the United States Navy before settling back in Columbia Falls.

Judy and Frank had three sons, Bud in 1965, Darrell in 1967, and Stacey in 1968.

Through the years Judy worked at many jobs in Columbia Falls but her favorite profession was to be a mom to her kids and grandchildren, their friends, and others in need.

Judy began attending Crossroads Church of Columbia Falls in 1997 and recommitted her life to Christ and was baptized in 1999. She was active in church work and hosted a ladies' Bible study for several years. Other community service included Cub Scouts, manager of concessions for Columbia Falls Baseball for several years, and being a charter member of the Moose Lodge of Kalispell.

Judy loved to read, camp, and go on hunting trips. She also loved to cook and had a gift for hospitality, hosting people in her home regularly. She was a devoted friend and spent countless hours serving others in their time of need.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Loretta Winegar; her brother, Larry Winegar; and her sister, Nancy Semantel.

She is survived by her husband, Frank, of Columbia Falls; sons, Bud and his wife Kim of Covington, Wash., and Darrell and Stacey, both of Columbia Falls; grandchildren, Dani Sizemore, Kayla Sizemore, Bryce Sizemore, Ashley Sizemore, Frankie Sizemore, Sean McBride, Kylie Gravelle, Michelle Wolfe, Chad Wolfe, Jazemine Sizemore and Cameron Sizemore; and great-granddaughter, Meriah Wolfe.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, at Crossroads Church, 5091 U.S. 2 West in Columbia Falls (behind LaSalle Grange Hall). Pastors Rich Cloyed and Frank Vargas will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are asked to be made in her name at Parkside Credit Union. For more information, call Crossroads Church at 892-0587.