08/08/2024
Sending love and prayers to family and friends of one of the most dynamic women we’ve had the pleasure of not only working with but calling a friend. Love you Judy.
It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Michele Ashbacher, a cherished daughter, wife, mother, nana, auntie, teacher, and friend. Judy’s decade-long battle with neuro-endocrine cancer ended August 2, 2024 in Vulcan, Alberta, at the age of 57 years.
Judy was born November 3, 1966, in Bassano, Alberta to parents Tom & Ruth Williams. After attending school in Arrowwood and Vulcan, Judy completed her Bachelor of Education at the University of Calgary, and went on to teach elementary and junior high school in Milo, Arrowwood, and Vulcan. She and her husband Duane ranched near Arrowwood, where they raised their four children. Judy had a passion for anything horses, and was an active member of numerous communities including horse showing, 4H, rodeo, her children’s activities, the United Church, and the community of Arrowwood.
Judy is survived by her husband Duane, her parents Tom & Ruth Williams, her brothers Darren (Melissa) and Clark (Debbie), her children Randi (Jason), Austin (Darian), Kole (Kendra), and Codi (Jeremy), and her grandchildren Lawson, Kyler, Eiza, Elsie, Dylan, and Emilia.
A Celebration of Life will be held at The Ashbacher Ranch (225071 Twp Rd 204, Arrowwood) on Monday, August 19, 2024 at 7 P.M. with Sue MacDonald DM officiating.
Tributes in Judy’s memory can be made to the Ashbacher Memorial Fund, PO Box 38, Arrowwood, AB, T0L 0B0.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
