Judith E. Bacon, 68

Judith E. Bacon "was taken to be with the Lord" on Monday, Aug. 3, 2009. Judy was born in Harlem on Nov. 4, 1940, one of eight children to Robert and Esther Wilson.

Her childhood years were spent in Harlem and Roundup. She eventually moved to Chinook where she lived with her sister, Lois Butcher. In 1956, Judy moved to Deer Lodge where she graduated from Powell County High School in 1958.

She was united in marriage to Gayland Jones and had three daughters, Kasie, Kellie and Kathie. Gayland and Judy spent the next 18 years ranching in the Deer Lodge Valley. During this time, Judy worked at Galen State Hospital and Shaw Insurance Agency.

While busy raising her three daughters, Judy assisted with the Valley 4-H club and was active in the Deer Lodge Valley Community.

Judy loved to camp, fish, snowmobile, and spend time with her expansive family. She was a patriotic member of the Republican Party and loved to discuss political issues of the day. She had a special interest in nephews and nieces and opened her home and heart to many family members over the years.

In 1980, Judy relocated to Bigfork where she met and married Sam Bacon. Judy was partner to Sam in life and business for 20 years.

Judy relished in the lives of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at the United Methodist Church in Bigfork.

Should friends and family so desire, memorials may be sent to Hospice of Kalispell, 175 Commons Loop, Suite 100, Kalispell, MT 59901; or United Methodist Church, 750 Electric Ave., Bigfork, MT 59911.

Johnson-Gloschat Funeral Home is caring for Judy's family. You are invited to go to www.jgfuneralhome.com to offer a condolence and sign Judy's guest book.