Judy Lynn Jones Obituary (2024)

Born at St. Elizabeth Hospital, in Yakima, Washington, on July 27, 1962, Judy was welcomed by John and Lenora (Neigel) Urlacher, as their 11th of 12 children. As the baby girl and her dad's only "lefty" of the children, she was the apple of his eye. She attended Barge Lincoln Grade School and Washington Junior High. Then she was off to A.C. Davis High School, graduating in 1980. She then began her lifelong career of serving others at Yakima Convalescent as a CNA. It was here that she met the love of her life, Josh. They married and spent the next years raising their family. Cannon Beach was a favorite summer vacation spot for them. Judy was extremely loving and talented. She enjoyed crocheting baby blankets as gifts. A plethora of babies have been wrapped in her handiwork. Later, when crocheting became difficult she switched to sewing flannel blankets and fleece blankets, always as gifts for the babies or adult size ones for family and friends. She was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church and enjoyed singing in the St. John's Choir in Naches, was a member of YLI, and a member of TOPS for 33-years, where she served as treasurer for many years. She enjoyed collecting rainbows, knowing every color in their proper order, and would gently correct anyone who quoted them to her differently. She also collected Noah's Arks and anything having to do with Winnie the Pooh. Reading to her grandchildren was her special joy. During all this time, Judy stayed faithfully with Yakima Convalescent, working tirelessly for them even through their transition to Landmark Care Center. As mentioned before, she started as a CNA, working her way up and in many other capacities including admitting, medical records, receptionist, and discharge. She loved working with all the families during her 40-year career. She retired in 2022. In 2018, Judy was diagnosed with colon cancer. She fought hard to beat it, having surgery and then recovery time. While the surgery was successful in removing it, her health was never quite the same. She suffered most recently with both lung and heart failure. On July 25, 2024, Judy was put on hospice at MultiCare Hospital, in Yakima. She spent her next days surrounded by her family and friends, with someone always by her side, and even celebrated her 62nd birthday. Finally, on the morning of August 1, she breathed her last to go "over the rainbow" to join her Lord and Savior for all eternity. Judy is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Josh Jones, two daughters, Amy (Henry) Wright and Rachelle (Jonathon) Johnson, grandchildren, Brice, Kira, Haedyn, Leeroy, and Logan, her sisters Kathleen (Mike) Dean and Teresa (Frank) Loveland, her brothers, David (Rhonda), Matthew (Lucy), Joseph (Marsha), Richard (Sharon), Robert (Kath), and Vincent Urlacher, sister-in-law, Sarah (Correy) Olson, and brother-in-law, Carlos Valenzuela. She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Lenora Urlacher, brother, "Little" John, sisters, Janice Valenzuela and Sandra Huard, brother-in-law, Larry Huard, sister-in-law, Linda Urlacher, and mother-in-law, Betsy Madill. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at 11:00am, at St. John Catholic Church (204 Moxee Ave., Naches, WA 98937). Brookside Funeral Home is caring for the family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.brooksidefuneral.com.