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73, of Paradise Valley AZ passed away on April 3, 2011. Judith Ann Watson of Paradise Valley, Arizona died Sunday, April 3, 2011 at her home. Born in Des Moines, Iowa, March 4, 1938, to Coral and Fred Barth, Judith was an excellent student and enjoyed playing baseball with her dad. Judith attended Marquette University. In 1956 Judith moved to Arizona and had a successful career in financial operations with First National Bank of Arizona, Refsnes Ely Beck, and Young Smith & Peacock until she retired in 1988. She was a warm hearted, generous and loving wife, mother and grandmother who truly enjoyed every moment she spent with her family. She loved animals and was a strong advocate for animal protection. Judith is survived by her husband, Rupert, her daughter Kristen and her husband Christopher and two children Henry and Rupert; her daughter Tsia and her husband George and two children David and Madelyn; her son Alessandro and his wife Charla and two children Julia and Andrew; her step-sister Audrey Burk and her step-brother Jim Rathbun. The funeral service will be held at 9:00 Friday, April 8, 2011 at The Casa, Franciscan Renewal Center. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite animal rescue center.
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Kristen Watson Greulach
March 4, 2023
Happy 85th birthday to Judy! Miss you so much and not a day goes by that I´m not reminded of what a special lady you were in my life. You´d be so proud of all your grandkids. xoxo
George Fraunces
April 2, 2021
Ten years tomorrow. You are still greatly missed for your wit and humor. Our guy David has become quite a good baseball player and is a very good hitter. Thanks for sending some baseball mojo down to him. Madelyn is an outstanding student and this weekend is on a college tour with Tsia in Washington DC. Just know we all miss you. love the Fraunces'
April 11, 2011
We remember Judy's caring, graceful nature and subtle humor. She will be missed! Our heartfelt sympathy to Rupert and the family.
Sherri and Ed Katz (Scottsdale, AZ)
Sandra & Bert Farmer
April 9, 2011
Our hearts go out to Rupert and family as Judy was a lovely lady and friend. May warm memories of her and her life provide comfort.
Tsia Fraunces
April 9, 2011
God bless you, Judy! Your sweet pickle and sweet petunia miss you dearly!
Jeff Pint
April 8, 2011
When I started at ASU, Judy & her dad were there for me for mental support. Later I recall her always inviting me over, and it was great to learn so much about my Great Grandmother Johanna from Judy. I will miss Judy and hope to stay in touch with Rupert when I visit in AZ.
Joyce (Hilsman) Kemper
April 7, 2011
Judy was an inspiration to me during our years together in elementary and high school in Waterloo. Her high achievement standards always encouraged me to be more like her. It seems her life continued with those high standards. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.
Lori Falls
April 7, 2011
Judy became a very "special" part of my life. I came to take care of Judy in December of 2008. I was only suppose to be there for a few weeks and it turned into two plus years!!! She was such a delight!!! We kept each other entertained and laughed all day long. She loved her family, friends and Cocoa Kitty dearly! I am so glad that I was able to be a part of her life and that she became one of my best friends! She will be greatly missed and I know that she is finally resting and at peace. I will always have a BIG smile on my face whenever I think of Judith Ann!!! : )
Edward Deardorf
April 6, 2011
Judy was my cousin we would go to Waterloo every Easter from Wisconsin. We always had a good time.God rest her soul.Cousin Ed Deardorf &Faimly
Alessandro Watson
April 6, 2011
Judy was a great lady that will be sorely missed.
I love you Judy!
April 6, 2011
Judy & I grew up together in Waterloo, IA. We went to grade school & high school together. There were 3 Judith Ann's in our class. Judy went through a phase where she decided to spell her name Judi. We both lived on Hammond Ave. and we both worked at Black's Grocery Store, so we spent a lot of time together growing up. We kept contact all these years. Bob & I looked forward to Judy's wonderful newsy humerous letters & notes in her cards. Through Judy we got to know Rupert and enjoyed our few times together. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. She will be missed by us all.
Bob & Judy Dungan, Plymouth, Minnesota
Kevin Burk
April 6, 2011
Judy was a very important part of my life. We had many good times together, in Iowa and Arizona. I will miss that great sense of humor.
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