Judy Ellen Hougaard

1942 ~ 2012
Our sweet wife, mother, grandmother, sister and auntie passed away peacefully on June 19, 2012 in Riverton, UT.
Judy was born on March 11, 1942 in Oakland, CA to Alfred and Violet Fontano. She married Dale Hougaard on May 14, 1966 in Carson City, NV. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Oakland LDS Temple.
Judy grew up in Northern California. She attended BYU where she earned her nursing degree in 1966; she later earned her Master's degrees in both education and nursing. She worked at St. Mark's Hospital, Intermountain Heath Care, Westminster College and DMBA, dedicating 50 years to caring for others as a nurse, teacher and an administrator.
She was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served many years as Young Women's President, Stake Young Women's counselor, Gospel Doctrine teacher and Relief Society teacher. She loved the Gospel and enjoyed not just teaching it to others, but living it by example. Judy will be remembered for her positive and optimistic attitude, constant devotion to others, her beautiful quilts, independence, love of music, her outstanding cooking, her faithfulness to Gospel principles, her love of the outdoors and her unparalleled devotion to family. She will be sorely missed.
Survived by her husband Dale, two sons and one daughter, Darren (Julie) Hougaard, Brian (Julie) Hougaard and Carrie McCormick and 13 grandchildren. Also surviving are her sister Joy (Munir) Merchant and her brother James (Kathy) Fontano.
Preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Mindy.
We would like to express our gratitude to the nurses at Riverton Rehabilitation Center for their excellent care and little acts of kindness during her final days. A special thanks to Amanda Cheever, who like Judy, is a true example of what it means to be a nurse. We will all be forever grateful for her service to Judy and to our family as she lovingly and patiently guided us through the death experience.
Services will be held on Monday, July 2, 2012 at 11:00 am at the Butler 11th Ward, 1845 East 7200 South. A visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Larkin Sunset Gardens, 1950 East 10600 South in Sandy. Online condolences welcomed at www.larkincares.com.