Judy Armon
February 5, 1935 ~ February 17, 2023
Judith A. Armon, 88, of Cedar Rapids, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023. Family and friends will gather from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, Cedar Rapids (use the 17th Street entrance). Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include her children, John (Kelly) Armon, Dohn (Angie) Armon, and Danelle (Scott) Hill; grandchildren, Aidan, Chloe, Rhea, Ava, Tierney, Austin, and Lindsay; great-grandson, Jasper; brother, Mark (Chris) Milner; her cat, Carmella; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Judy was born on February 5, 1935, the daughter of Bernice Hennessey and Roland Milner. She was a graduate of St. Patrick's High School in Cedar Rapids. On June 18, 1955, she married Dohn Armon. Judy worked in healthcare, retiring after 26 years with Linn County Anesthesiologists, where she was a scheduler.
She was known to many as Grandma Judy because of her giving and nurturing nature. Judy played an important role in shaping the lives of many children and young adults. She was always ready to provide a safe space, a meal, and hugs to those in need. Judy enjoyed playing Bridge, volunteering with Gems of Hope, camping, and cheering for the Hawkeyes. She also volunteered for a short while holding the babies in the Mercy NICU. Her family will miss the many holidays at her house where Judy loved to cook and entertain.
Judy is preceded in death by her husband, Dohn, daughter, Debbi Norvell; mother, Bernice Milner, and step-father, Roland Milner.
Memorials may be directed to Gems of Hope or the Cedar Valley Humane Society.
Share your support and memories with Judy's family on her Tribute Wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under Obituaries.
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Judy would love to see more trees planted in her honor. She was the best of us and will be missed.
John and Kelly and family, we are so sorry for your loss and are thinking of you.
Until I met Judy, I would have said No one could get me to go Christmas Caroling… I went 3 straight years 🙂 A great hostess and sweet soul to all
In memory of our sweet Judy. And such good memories we have! Sending all our love – Lisa and Michael, Todd and Michele, and Jason and Allison.
Armon Family:
Gems of Hope began our Hope Libraries with Judy as our first “librarian”. She was instrumental in pioneering this facet of Gems..loading up her car trunk and distributing all the inspirational books to the cancer units of both hospitals and clinics. A most compassionate and sweetest volunteer Gems could have imagined. She will be missed by all.
John, Kelly, Aidan, and Chloe and your family. So sorry for your loss, Judy was such a beautiful person. Prayers for strength and comfort for you and your family. Hugs
Sheila
May you come through the area where your trees are planted my sweet Judy like a soft sweet breeze.
Dear Judy’s Family, My memories of Judy are only positive. Judy was the same to everyone. Her interest was genuine whether a human or a dog. 🙂 Also her generosity to help others. Kids enjoyed her as much as adults.
I don’t think they come much finer. One more to say…I know she absolutely adored and loved her Family. I smile thinking of Judy. Sincerely, Donna Berkhof
What a wonderful person. Judy would always greet you with a smile, make you feel important and ask about your family. You always felt better talking to her even if the schedule you were assigned was not the best. She would ask about you family and show true interest in what was going on in your life.
Judy had the hardest job in our office and maybe in the medical profession. She had a daily job of putting together an ever changing puzzle that effected every anesthesiologist, surgeon, OR staff and hospital administrator. The job seemed impossible but she made it look easy and did with a positive attitude.
I certainly feel lucky to have worked with Judy and been associated with her.
She was just a lovely person. She will be missed.
Doug Sedlacek
I had the pleasure to work with Judy for many years! I was in the OR at Mercy and talked with Judy frequently! Always kind and compassionate. Sending thoughts and prayers to her family.
I join Judy’s loved ones in mourning her loss. I was blessed to get to know her by eating meals with her at The Villages in Marion, Iowa and meeting her brother and family. We shared a love of architecture especially Frank LLoyd Wright’s unique creations and visited with her and her lively cat frisking around. Judy will be missed by all who loved her. She was a dear person.
From the Van Kerckhove family to you. We share peace and love be with you on this day. Take comfort knowing Judys’ light will never stop shining.
Thinking of you Danelle and your family. Losing a parent is so hard. Please know I am praying for you. I will always remember your mother as soooo kind and caring. May you all treasure the wonderful memories of the times together that you will have forever in your hearts to treasure. Hugs my friend,
Tami Culver
John, Dohn, and Danelle, Our hearts go out to you as we remember your Mom. She was always so loving and kind, and always had a smile on her face.
Judy was a very sweet fun loving lady. I had the good fortune of working with Judy at the hospital for sometime. You were all blessed.
My sincere sympathy to all her family.
Molly Scott