Judith Meyer

Judith Ann Meyer, 81, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023, in Lebanon, Indiana. She was born in Encampment, Wyoming, on May 29, 1942, to James Henry and Dorothy Iola (Wagoner) Finch. On March 31, 1962, she was united in marriage to Franklin Albert Meyer in Spokane, Washington. He proceeded her in death on December 16, 2009. She graduated from Encampment High School, Encampment, Wyoming, as Valedictorian, in May 1960, where she served as editor for her high school newspaper, as junior class president, had leading roles in several plays, and was proud to attended ALA Girls State as Sheriff. Having been raised on a cattle ranch, Judith was a member of the 4-H for 12 years and earned many trophies and ribbons at the county and state fairs. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior during high school. Judith attained a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics, and a double minor in Literature and Education from Whitworth College, Spokane, Washington, in May 1964. She worked as an elementary school teacher in Princeton, New Jersey, as an editor for several news organizations, and as a homemaker. Judith was known and loved by many friends throughout America. She had a bright, welcoming smile and enjoyed meeting and making new friends, and always offered a listening ear. Judith said her favorite hobby was people. She, too, was known for having a green thumb and enjoyed growing beautiful flowers. Her two sons describe her as a devoted, beloved mom, with many fond memories of her love and care for them as children, herself saying she was born to be a mom. She is survived by two sons, Erich F. (Michelle) Meyer of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Aaron J. (Stacy) Meyer of Zionsville, Indiana; and three grandchildren, Lauren, Evan, and Blake Meyer, all of Colorado Springs, Colorado; and one sister, Marian Woodward. Judith was laid to rest with her beloved husband at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado, on December 26, 2023. A final scripture read before her passing was Psalms 5:7: “But I, by your great mercy, will come into your house; in reverence will I bow down, toward your holy temple.”