Florence, Arizona- Judy K. Brent stepped from this life into eternity on December 18, 2020 at KPC Promise Hospital in Mesa, Arizona. She was born February 1, 1945 in Storm Lake, Iowa. She was the first-born daughter of Francis and Elene (Raak) Alstott.
Judy graduated from Laurens High School in Laurens, Iowa in 1963. She continued her education at Fort Dodge Community College earning an Associates Degree in Nursing. Judy was a registered nurse for 42 years. She was nurse in many facets of nursing and practiced in Iowa, Minnesota, Colorado and Kansas.
Judy married Craig Arthur Brent on February 1, 1964 in Pocahontas, Iowa. She married her summer county fair sweetheart. They were blessed to have over 56 years together. To their union were was four children.
Judy was a giving person. She was a perfectionist with her hands as a nurse, painting, cooking, quilting, making handmade cards, and caring for her family. Judy gave encouragement through her handwritten cards she sent out too many people in the last year. She had a deep passion of love for her family and friends. A Christian lady with a profound strong faith.
Judy will live on in the memories of her family: Husband, Craig of Saint Francis, Kansas and Florence, AZ, Daughters, Melanie (Ron) St. Peter of Florence, AZ, Marcy (Michael) Johnson of Osakis, MN. Sons, Brian (Erica) Brent of Nowata, OK, and Bradley (Doctor Amy) Brent of Decatur, TX. Her grandchildren included Cassie (Nathan) Lind, Chase St. Peter, Dain (fiancé Giao Ta) Johnson, Emma and Levi Johnson, Garrett and Gavin Brent, Rhett, Carsynn, and Reed Brent. Great Grandchildren Hadley and Hudson Lind. Siblings include Gail (Allen Hartman), Brother-n-law John Carlson, and David (Carolyn) Alstott and other cousins, nieces, and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Mary Carlson.
A private family ceremony was held on December 20, 2020 at Harmony Community Baptist Church in Mesa, AZ. A Celebration of Life is planned for Summer of 2021 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Audubon, IA.
We are so saddened by Judy’s passing. We will miss our tractor rides and her taking pictures of every old barn and tree and our long discussions along the way.
Judy was a real sweetheart. We loved visiting with her. Our sympathies and prayers are with the family.
So so saddened to hear about Judy! She holds a special place in my heart…she was a true angel especially at the nursing home in Sainty! Many wonderful times with her! Heaven is a better place with her there!
Judy was a great friend—so many fun connections with her. I will always remember the day she stopped in the street and told me she loved my house. I invited her to have a tour and we were were “connected”. Grateful for a good visit with her at the United Methodist Thrift store not long ago here in Saint Francis. She and my mom had a good visit that day also and now they are both in heaven. Thoughts and prayers for everyone as you grieve for an amazing llady.
Craig and family, we share your loss.
Many fond memories of Judy and Craig as we traveled Israel together, especially the “real” American Sunday dinner of chicken and mashed potatoes!
It was the trip of a lifetime! So glad to have experienced that with such an excited and a “determined to enjoy life” couple. Blessed be her memory.
We are so saddened by Judy’s passing. We will miss our tractor rides and her taking pictures of every old barn and tree and our long discussions along the way.
Judy was a real sweetheart. We loved visiting with her. Our sympathies and prayers are with the family.
So so saddened to hear about Judy! She holds a special place in my heart…she was a true angel especially at the nursing home in Sainty! Many wonderful times with her! Heaven is a better place with her there!
Judy was a great friend—so many fun connections with her. I will always remember the day she stopped in the street and told me she loved my house. I invited her to have a tour and we were were “connected”. Grateful for a good visit with her at the United Methodist Thrift store not long ago here in Saint Francis. She and my mom had a good visit that day also and now they are both in heaven. Thoughts and prayers for everyone as you grieve for an amazing llady.
Craig and family, we share your loss.
Many fond memories of Judy and Craig as we traveled Israel together, especially the “real” American Sunday dinner of chicken and mashed potatoes!
It was the trip of a lifetime! So glad to have experienced that with such an excited and a “determined to enjoy life” couple. Blessed be her memory.