JUDITH PETERSON

JUDITH PETERSON

     Judith Lynne Peterson, 82, of Black River Falls passed away Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at Lake Tomah Center. She was born April 18, 1941, in Black River Falls, the daughter of Beth Adelle (Helbling) and Norman Osborne Peterson. 

     Judy was and is a beautiful soul. Everyone will attest to that. Judy was a lifelong resident of Black River Falls. She loved her life in this beautiful community and refused to ever leave her home and friends. She spoke frequently about you all and served many of you at the local Krohn Clinic until she retired and then cared for her mother until her passing. Judy also loved her local church family at Evangelical Lutheran Church, the ladies Bible study and volunteering where possible, whether it be folding newsletters or serving meals. I think Judy would agree with me if she were here – she loved her family most of all. She would tell you that there is nothing more important but to love hard and love well; serve those you love and call them often. She would tell you not to lose hope, because if you know Jesus, you will never have to say “goodbye” to them! She is celebrating a grand homecoming with her mom and dad today and will one day welcome us to ours. 

     Judy is survived by brother, Joel Peterson, and his wife, Bonnie, of Albuquerque, NM; niece Kimberly Maycumber and her husband, Mark, of Smithville, TX, and their sons, Marc, Cody, Marshall and Connor and their spouses and children; niece Kristin Shero and her husband, Mike, of Aledo, TX, and their daughters, Michaelee and Michinzy; niece Kendall Cutler and her husband, Jay, from Oakridge, TN, and their children, Addyson, Bonnee, Caiden and Dellanie; nephew Jeffrey Peterson and his wife, Carie, of Meridian, ID, and their children, Steven, Lucas and Rylie; and cousin Sue Gaede of Black River Falls, WI. 

     She is preceded in death by her mother, Beth Adelle (Helbling) Peterson, and father, Norman Osborne Peterson.

     The family is planning a celebration of life service in the spring. Details will be forthcoming. 

            The Buswell Funeral Home of Black River Falls is assisting the family, 715-284-2231.