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Judith "Judy" Ann Gorsegner, 78, passed away Thursday, January 22nd 2026. She was born February 13th 1947 in Eugene, Oregon to Eunice Elizabeth Petzold and Robert Barnett Wilson. Judy married Gerald "Jerry" Harvey Gorsegner on February 25, 1969 at the Los Angeles Temple. They spent 54 wonderful years together. He preceded her in death in 2023.
Judy grew up in Elmira, Oregon just outside of Eugene. She graduated from Elmira High School in 1965. Afterwards, she attended the University of Oregon. After getting married, she and Jerry lived in Wurzburg, Germany while he was stationed there for the army. Upon return to Oregon, they settled in Klamath Falls where she helped raise 5 children. She stayed at home with the children until 1987 when she began working full-time as a secretary at Henley High School in Klamath Falls. In 2009, she and Jerry began serving a two-year LDS mission in the Dominican Republic Temple.
She absolutely loved to read. Her favorite book is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. She also loved history and traveling. She enjoyed quiet time putting together puzzles and rambunctious times playing games and spending time with family and friends.
Judy is survived by her five children Jay Gorsegner, Portland OR, Jeff Gorsegner, Brighton CO, Jennifer Wayman, Scenic AZ, Justin Gorsegner, Springfield OR, Jason Gorsegner, Medford OR, her 14 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 6th at 11:00 am at the LDS SunRiver 2nd Ward Chapel, 4461 Country Club Dr. St. George, UT. A special viewing will be held before the service between 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Interment will take place in Tonaquint Cemetery following the service.
Those unable to attend the service in person are invited to watch the livestream at 11:00 am through the following link: Zoom Link
Arrangements are made under the direction of Spilsbury Mortuary, 110 S. Bluff St., St. George Utah, (435) 673-2454
Friends and family are invited to sign Judy's online guest book below.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
110 South Bluff Street, Saint George, UT 84770

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