Longtime Sandy resident Junith “Judy” Coon, died at her home on October 13, 2011. She was 65.
A memorial service will be held at the Sandy VFW at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 26, 2011.
Judy was born in Dallas, Oregon to Raymond Harland and Fern Awanda (Rockefeller) Godleske on May 13, 1946. The family moved to Sandy when she was an infant. Judy completed her schooling in Sandy and was married to Gary Coon on July 4th, 1964. They remained in Sandy and Judy began her career as a mother and then as a Certified Nurse’s Assistant. She worked in various nursing facilities over the years in the Sandy/Gresham area including, St. Jude’s, The Village, and Fairlawn Care Center. Judy retired in 2008.
Judy and Gary were divorced after 22 years of marriage, but in 1988 she met Gary Brandon who she considered the “love of her life” and they were together until his death in 2010.
Judy loved cooking and would make meals for the events at the Sandy I.O.O. F. where she and Gary were active members. She also enjoyed antiquing and traveling, especially to the beach.
She is survived by her daughter Julie Reeves of Hillsboro; sister, Jeanette Bakke of Milwaukie and 3 grandchildren.