Judy Ann (Krieg) Mathews, 71

Judy Ann (Krieg) Mathews, 71, of Columbia Falls, passed away suddenly on Jan. 8, 2018.

Judy was born Nov. 4, 1946, in Granite Falls, Washington, to Frank and Stella (Tri) Deschner. She graduated from Granite Falls High School in 1964.

Judy was a loving, passionate woman, very devoted to God and her family. She lived on 7.5 acres at the base of Columbia Mountain. She loved living there with her husband of 18 years, Ellery, her daughter Kathy, son-in-law Dennis, and her grandchildren, Alex, Jordan and MegAnn. They lovingly referred to their household as “The Compound.”

Judy was everybody’s Grandma, Gma, Nana or “G-G.” She loved them all the same, whether they were her grandchild or not. Nothing could make her smile brighter, than seeing one of the kids and being with her family and friends. She was also “Mom” and mentor to more than just her own children. She touched many lives, spreading an abundance of love and wisdom over her years.

Judy was preceded in death by her mother, Stella Krieg, her son Michael Vincent, Jr., her brother Larry Krieg, and her previous husband David Faulkner.

She is survived by her loving husband, Ellery “Matt” Mathews; father, George Krieg; three sons, Robert Faulkner, Steve Faulkner, and Matt Vincent (Pamela); daughter, Kathy Emerson (Dennis); stepchildren, Ellen Luke (Dave), Duane Mathews (Julie), and Donald Mathews; sisters, Lyla Bostick and Marla Koski (Randy); brother, Rondey Krieg (Debbie); and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, the family and Judy would love it if you would donate to “Hope is Here” through the Hope Church. These donations help the under privileged children in our community. Please mail donations to Hope Church at 436 Birch Grove Road, Kalispell, MT 59901 or online at www.hopechurchmt.com (under “giving” choose “Hope is Here” under the drop down).

A memorial service to celebrate Judy’s life will be at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 21, at Hope Church in Kalispell.