Judy Wirth
May 17, 1946 ~ April 18, 2023
Judith (Judy) Wirth, 76, of Cedar Rapids, died of a sudden illness on April 18, 2023. Services are private. The Family is being cared for by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids.
She is survived by her husband, Merrill; daughter, Michelle and 'favorite son-in-law' Bill Black; special grandsons Austin (Rachel) Black, and Corey (Alanna) Black; extra special great-grandchildren, Noah, Ian, Theodore, Briggs, and Lilah; siblings, Linda, Dolores, Penny, and Bill.
Judith Mae Richards was born May 17, 1946, in Cedar Rapids. She was married to Merrill Wirth for 56 years. Judy worked over 35 years at Rockwell Collins. She loved being 'Granny' to all who knew her. She liked bowling, spending time with friends and family, and was a dedicated Hawkeye fan ' GO HAWKS.
Caring for others was at the top of Judy's list. Whenever asked, Judy was 'pretty close to wonderful.' She baked and designed cakes for many special occasions. Her final gift was helping others through her donation to the Iowa Lions Eye Bank.
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Neil Richards, Edna (James) Vickroy, David and Ruby (O'Connor) Richards, and Everett Thompkins; siblings, Nancy, Donny, Neil, Carol, Shirley, Gloria, and Sally.
Memorials may be directed to the family for donation.
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She was a best friend . Love and prayers for her and family. I will always love her and miss her.
Judy was a very special lady. We were friends for many years. She made my wedding cake and my son’s graduation cake.
So sorry for your loss Thinking of your family
I am so sorry. Judy was such a special lady and friend for so many years. We will miss her always.
There are real special people in this world and Judy was one of them…Her eyes told it all, softness and kind all the way through her. I will miss hearing/seeing the things she shared on Facebook, her love for her husband Merrill, daughter, and Hawkeyes. Blessings to the family
I have known Judy for years, one of the nicest person I knew, always had a smile, I m so sorry for your loss, she will be missed. RIP Judy
Judy touched many lives with her kindness, thoughtfulness and abundant love.
It was a blessing to have known her.
Judy was such a special lady. She always had a smile on her face and made everyone feel welcomed. RIP Judy! You will be missed. Prayers for your family.
Judy was such a kind and caring lady! Enjoyed working with her and our time on Facebook as friends! She will be greatly missed by all who knew her! My deepest sympathies sent to family and friends!
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Judy was one of the best and I’m so glad to call her my friend. She will be missed by many. My sympathy to all her family and friends
Judy was such a wonderful and special lady. She will be greatly missed. She truly loved her family and her grand and great grandchildren were her world. My sympathy to her family
So sorry to hear she has passed. She always had wonderful smile and made you feel good when ever we would talk. My deepest sympathy to her husband and family. May your memory help get you thru your sadness . My condolences she was a sweetheart and will be missed
My sympathy to all her family. She was one of the nicest persons I ever met. She will be missed. Geri Frerick
My sympathies go out to the family. I worked with Judy at Collins, and she truly had a heart of gold. I wish there were more people in our world like Judy. Hugs to all of you, you have a special angel looking over you now.
So sorry for your loss. Judy was a great woman and will be remembered for the loving impact she had.
So sorry to hear of Judy’s passing. She had worked with me temporarily in the last few years. She was such a happy, bubbly person. She will be missed.
Judy and I became friends in High School. She always had a smile on her face. Prayers to the family.
Judy and I were Facebook friends. She was always encouraging and I just knew she was a caring person and loved by everyone! She will be missed!
I know there are no words that can ease your pain. May your happy memories give you peace and comfort during this challenging time. Judy was the absolute best. I really enjoyed working with her and going to breakfast on Saturday mornings.
Sorry for your loss. I enjoyed working with Judy .She was always smiling and fun to be around. Our loss is a light in Heaven!
Judy Wirth was a great gal! She always had a smile for everyone and good thoughts to share. We worked together off & on for many years. So very sorry for her families loss. My Condolences to her family. Virtual hugs an prayers for you all. ♥️🙏🙏🙏💕
Deepest sympathies for your loss, we still have the handmade blankets Judy gave us when we adopted our first daughter. She was such a kind, welcoming lady, may peace be with you at this difficult time.
We worked with Judy on the 787 program at Collins and enjoyed our Saturday breakfast group with her too! She was sweet, witty and fun loving with a heart of gold. We were blessed to share some time with her. Our hearts and prayers go out to Merrill and the rest of her family.
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
So Sorry to here of Judy’s passing. Judy was a great friend to me and we made many memories through the years. She will be deeply missed. Sending prayers to the family🙏🏻❤️
So sorry for your loss. She was a very special lady. I loved getting her hot pads that she crocheted. I loved working with her and enjoyed our Saturday breakfast group. I remember when I worked with her, she would decorate for all of the holidays. She will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to your family.