JUDY CHIZMAZIA was born on April 9, 1942, and she passed away peacefully at the Chinook Regional Hospital on May 8, 2010.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Ron; her daughter Jodi (Allen Klassen) and their children Blaine, Reid, Jeffrey and Robyn; her son Michael (Charity) and their children Brayden, Brodi, Keegan, Jade and Harlee; Judy’s brother’s, Ron (Donna) Siemens, Rick (Dorothy) Siemens, mother in law Vilma Chizmazia and her sisters in law Beatrice, Eileen (Stewart), Peggy and Jamie (Reg); and all of her nieces and nephews. Judy was predeceased by her parents, Jake and Kathy Siemens, her sister Jean Sampert and her father in law Jim Chizmazia.
Judy was known by some immediate family members as Jake and would have taken anybody out that called her Judith. Her grandchildren were extremely high on her priority list. She took an interest in everything that they did and loved them dearly. “How’s my sweethearts”, she would say. She also had a journal for them to write in when they came over. After they left she would read it and sometimes write a note back. Between all of the movies she took Blaine, Reid, Jeff and Robyn to, and the fun times they had at their many sleepovers, the kids are sure to have great memories of their Gramma.
Judy was always dressed to the nines; make up, jewellery and nails, everything to a tee, but that never stopped her from working hard on the farm, everything from hauling sugar beets and grain to driving the beet topper. She was a special lady who loved her family and friends. She treated everyone with respect, except the woman that tried to steal the coat out of her cart that she was about to buy at Winners. Coffee and lunches with her friends, it was never ending. Her circle of friends was unlimited. She kept her schedule straight by writing everything on the calendar. Although she was busy, she always took the time to smell the roses.
Judy had a knack for interior design; her house and yard were always immaculate. She sure knew how to put flowers together in her planters and Willie’s wheelbarrow. We would like to thank Dr.’s Ann Van Der Poll, Wilde and Schuld for being excellent doctors, and above all, her friends.
A Celebration of Judy’s life will be held at the SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH, 1011 - 4th Avenue South, Lethbridge, AB, on Thursday, May 13, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. with Mark Dyck officiating.
A private family graveside service will be held prior to the Celebration of Judy’s life.
Honoured to serve the family, CORNERSTONE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM, 2800 Mayor Magrath Drive South, Lethbridge, Alberta T1K 7B1. Telephone (403) 381-7777. E-mail: care@cornerstonefh.ca
