Judy Rae Simonson, 71

Our loving mother, Judy Rae Simonson, 71, of Polson passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Hospital on Nov. 28, 2022.

She was born on Nov. 20, 1951, in Stanley, North Dakota to Willard and Marion Simonson, then moved with her family to Poplar, Montana where she graduated from Poplar High School.

Prior to retiring in 2014, Judy worked at Lake County Abstract and Title for over 25 years as the office manager. She also worked at the Polson Police Department as a secretary and in the office at Linderman Elementary earlier in her career.

Judy loved flowers and gardening during the spring and summer. She treasured her friends and enjoyed laughing and visiting with them over the years. She adored her three sons and was very proud of the men they became. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren filled her life with such joy, and she always had a treat for them every time she got to see them.

Judy cared deeply for all the people who entered her life, and she made friends quickly. She was also always quick with a funny zinger statement that would create laughter and chuckles among those who got to hear it.

Judy is survived by her loving sons, Mike (Bonnie) Walter, Travis (Nancy) Walter, and Brad (Heather) Walter; her grandchildren, Sheryl, April, Mikala, Brady, Maverick, Brandon, Madison, Mattox, Rokton, and Quaid; her great-grandchildren, Maisy, Rowan, and Aubrey; her brother, Greg Simonson; her sister, Peggy Snyder; as well as nieces and nephews she cared deeply about.

A memorial service will be held at The Lake Funeral Home in Polson on Friday, Dec. 2, at 1 p.m., with a reception to follow at Polson Bay Golf Course.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Judy Simonson’s name to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, an organization Judy felt strongly about supporting over the years.

Messages of condolences may be shared with the family online at www.lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com.

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.