Judith "Judy" Black

Judith "Judy" Ann Black was born on January 19, 1947, in Pueblo, Colorado, to Carl Edward and Miriam Alice Atchison. She passed away on September 30, 2025, in Rexburg, Idaho, with her husband, Wayne, and son, Troy, by her side.

Judy grew up in Rye, Colorado, alongside her two younger brothers, Danny Alan Atchison and Carl Edward Atchison. She loved riding her horse, Taffy, and competing in barrel racing at the Rye Rodeos. During high school, she was also a cheerleader. As a teenager, Judy often babysat for neighborhood families, and all the kids adored her for her kindness, warmth, and fun-loving spirit.

One day, after a trip to the grocery store, Judy's mother, Miriam, came home and told her about a polite young cashier named Wayne that she should meet. On the next grocery trip, Judy made sure to dress to impress and accompanied her mom-and the rest is history! Judy married Wayne Albert Black in Rye, Colorado, on July 9, 1966. They were blessed with 59 years of marriage.

After their wedding, they moved to North Bend, Oregon, where they raised their three children: Todd Albert Black, Troy Edward Black, and Carolina Carmen Watson (Black). They made North Bend their home for 57 years. Judy worked briefly as a receptionist for Dr. McKeown's office before choosing to dedicate herself full time to raising her family.

From a young age, Judy accepted Christ into her life. Her love for the Lord was evident in the way she lived and served. Being in church with her family each week was a priority, and she faithfully served wherever she was needed, most often behind the scenes. She helped clean the church, taught Missionettes to young girls, cooked at countless potlucks and funeral receptions, and volunteered for several years at Crusader's Christian School office.

Judy loved spending time with her family and was endlessly proud of her children and grandchildren. She was best known for her kindness, gentleness, and the warm hospitality she extended to everyone who entered her home. Guests could always count on a plate of her famous lasagna, a helping of blackberry cobbler, and a tall glass of iced tea. She loved cooking, canning, spending time outdoors, and simply being with those she loved. Judy was also a member of the Dora Friendly Club and enjoyed helping with community events alongside her dear friends.

Judy is survived by her husband, Wayne; her children, Todd Black, Troy Black (wife Erica), and Carolina Watson (husband Sam); her grandchildren, Jantzen Black (wife Jayde), Janell Silong (husband Garrett), Hunter Black, Savannah Black, Tripp Black, Garrett Watson, Koda Watson, Sawyer Watson, and Isabel Watson; and her great-granddaughter, Poppy Black.

Judy will be deeply missed. She was a one-of-a-kind wife, mom, grandma, and friend whose love, faith, and generosity touched everyone she met.

A graveside memorial service will be held in Tetonia on Friday, October 10th at 12pm.