Judy Larson

Judith Larson, 75, of Cedar Rapids, died September 18, 2019. Celebration of Life: 2-6 p.m., Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Moose Lodge 304, 1820 W Post Rd SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404. Arrangements are with Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. Surviving are her husband, Don; children, Kim (Kevin) Hutchins, Michon (Steve) DiBella, and Matthew (Rebecca) Larson; grandchildren, Katie (Aaron), Kyle and Keevan Hutchins, and Logan and Kylie Roloson; siblings, Darlene Eide, Janet Bunting, Bonnie (Neil) Nelson, Brenda (Pedro) McGinnis, Nadine (David) Holbert, and Donella (David) Bierman; and many nieces, nephews and friends. Judith Ann was born September 22, 1943, in Milbank, South Dakota, the daughter of Theodore and Clara (Kaufman) Bunting. By the end of elementary school, Don knew she was the one. They were married in Milbank on October 6, 1962, and they enjoyed spending time together for the next 57 years. After moving around the Midwest for a while, they settled in Cedar Rapids where Judy went to work as an Administrative Assistant in Quaker Oats of Cedar Rapids' Quality Assurance Department; retiring after 29 years of service. She enjoyed her time bowling with the Quaker Oats Girls for many years. A feisty prankster from the start, Judy was fun loving, caring, and kind hearted. She adored her family, especially the grandchildren. Judy was an avid Hawkeye and Chicago Cubs fan. She and Don enjoyed time tailgating, traveling the country exploring, having parties with friends, and watching Wheel of Fortune. Judy also was a longtime member of Holy Redeemer. She was proceeded in death by her parents; in-laws, Ethel and Russel Larson; and grandson, Isaiah Larson. Memorials may be directed to Holy Redeemer Lutheran Church, 720 Edgewood Road NW, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405.