Bernice "Judy" Meenan

Bernice "Judy" Meenan, 91, passed away peacefully September 6, 2022 under the loving care of Aster Elder Care and Hospice of Havasu. She is survived by daughters Bonnie Taylor of Copell, Texas; Kerri Meenan and partner Niko Esposito of Palm Springs, California; Denise Meenan and husband Adam Firling of Lake Havasu City, and beloved grandsons Jonathan Kohut, Dalton Meenan, and Roman Esposito.
Judy was raised in Olympia Washington, and later met the true love of her life, Jack Meenan, while working at the DMV in Sacramento. Judy was extremely proud of her career at the California State University system where she worked as a payroll supervisor. Jack and Judy were active members of the Elks Lodge in Pasadena and Lake Arrowhead, CA.
Judy had an endless need for knowledge and often spent hours deep in research on various topics of interest to her. She cherished her books and especially the encyclopedia set that was a gift from her son-in-law Adam. In addition to her love of learning, Judy loved the dogs in her life, Omar, Jinx, and Happy. Judy spent her retirement years in Palm Springs, and later Lake Havasu City to be closer to her daughter and son-in-law.
Judy could always see the light at the end of the tunnel, the glass was always half full in Judy's world. Any problem or obstacle could be overcome with determination and effort. No dreams were too big. Until dementia took her mind and a broken hip took her mobility, she was fiercely independent and completely self-sufficient. She lived life unburdened by the opinions of others, and although she enjoyed the companionship of friends and family, she was equally content with her books and her dogs. As Judy would say, "It's better to laugh than to cry."
Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home. Thoughts and condolences can be sent to the family at www.lietz-frazefuneralhome.com. To send a free card go to www.sendoutcards.com/lietzfraze.