Judith "Judy" King

1939 - 2019

A celebration of life for longtime Crowley Lake resident, Judith (Judy) King is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Sunday October 20 at the Crowley Lake Community Center. Please bring a potluck dish and your favorite memories to share. Judy King believed in small town values, always sharing what she had with others and giving of her time. Potlucks were loved by Judy as they gave her an opportunity to spend quality time with friends and family while sticking to a budget. Favorite potluck dishes of the time were Macaroni Salads, Tuna Noodle Casserole and Jell-O Mold Type Dishes. Judy also gave of her time, actively participating in the Community Theater along with her husband Dick King, building all the sets. Judy led a full life from playing professional women's fast pitch softball in Southern California to working at Disneyland as Sleeping Beauty. While her most rewarding and important role was raising a family. Judy and Dick King were married in 1963 and spent their honeymoon in the Eastern Sierras. The King family moved to Crowley in the spring of 1972 to raise the family near her parents, Clarence and Ruby Reese and enjoy the area they fell in love with on their honeymoon. Judy began her career with Mammoth Unified School District as a bus driver in 1976. Through honest, hard work she became head of transportation, for over 18 years. She always volunteered her time as a relief driver for the long Husky road trips so kids wouldn't have to pay to play like they do now. She served on the Mammoth School board and Mammoth town council. Judy and her husband Dick participated in the Bishop bowling league for over 25 years. She was also a master at making BBQ Beef Ribs. When her grandchild Nicole was born she left her beloved home in Crowley Lake and moved to Vista, Ca. to be with her in the critical early years. Just as she had done with her own family long ago. She treasured having this time with Nicole. Her last years were spent in Simi Valley under the care of her loving family, Del and Collette, who opened their home to her and provided her great care after the onset of dementia. At this time she found a once in a lifetime friendship with Collette's mom, Alice Thompson, who brought her joy every day. They spent the days reminiscing their lives, debating politics and sharing laughter. Judy turned 80 in March of 2019 had no regrets and was as happy as she's ever been, we should all be so lucky. Judy is survived by her son Del King and wife Collette of Simi Valley, CA; her daughter Jennifer Byers and granddaughter Nicole Byers, of North San Diego County, CA; and her son Phillip King and his wife Kris of Boise, ID.