Judy Luann Anderson

Judy Luann Anderson passed away on November 27nd, 2025, at the age of 86, she faded gracefully from this life as life had lost it's meaning for her. Born on September 24, 1939, in Butte, Montana, to Alfred Hunt Jr. and Amber Curnutt Hunt, she was one of three siblings, Ronald, Judy and Dale. Judy grew up on the family ranch in Waterloo, Montana; and attended schools in Whitehall, graduating in 1957; after which she attended the Butte Business College. After finishing her schooling, she married her high school sweetheart, William Anderson, on July 17, 1960. They enjoyed sixty-four years of marriage, working and raising their children in Dillon; a daughter, Jill and a son, Todd.

Miracles

God took the pureness of the lily,

Softness of the clouds above,

The strength of the mighty oak tree,

And He formed a mother's love.

He took calmness from the gentle brook

And patience for a start,

He added faith and gratitude

And made a mother's heart.

...Lois Ann Williams

During the first few years of their marriage, Judy, Bill and kids spent weekends working for her brother and sister-in-law in Waterloo, Montana; many hours were spent with family, enjoying the ranch work, playing cards, fishing, camping, riding in the Wiley's jeep and having fun. Spending time with both Judy's family and Bill's family were some of Judy's most cherished memories. She looked forward to every family get-together.

Many of you may remember her through her time spent working at Dr. R.J. English's optometry business, bookkeeping at Montana Motor Supply, and VIC travel counselor for the Beaverhead Chamber of Commerce. So many special friendships were formed along the way, co-workers and new acquaintances alike. Judy was also a Senior Companion, which was one of her most favorite occupations, serving 10 years with compassion and caring for elderly friends.... that their light may always shine. Judy was a natural born caregiver, beginning at the age of 14, when her father had a debilitating stroke. Throughout her life, she was also a caregiver to her mother, her husband, her two brothers, and her mother-in-law.

Judy was a proud member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows / Diana Rebekah Assembly - and she tried to live her life by the Rebekah Creed:

"I believe in the Fatherhood of God, and the Brotherhood of Man, and the Sisterhood of woman. I believe in the watch-words of our Order - Friendship, Love and Truth. Friendship - is like a golden chain that ties our hearts together. Love - is one of our most precious gifts, the more you give, the more you receive. Truth - is the standard by which we value people. It is the foundation of our society. I believe that my main concern should by my God, my family and my friends. Then I should reach out to my community and the World, for in God's eyes we are all brothers and sisters. I am a Rebekah!"

She will be dearly missed. Judy is survived by her daughter Jill (Ken Walker), grandson Clifton (Sydney) Walters; grandchildren Carter and Charlotte Walters; brother Ronald Hunt, sister-in-law, Phyllis Heinz; brother-in-law, Dick Jorgenson; sister-in-law, Jeri Hunt; special cousin, Lois Boka, and several nieces and nephews. PRECEDED in death by her husband, William Anderson; son, Todd Anderson; her parents, Alfred and Amber Hunt; brother, Dale Hunt; great grandson, Harrison Walters; sister-in-law, Sandra Hunt, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Hans and Marie Anderson; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Fred and La Dawn Anderson; sister-in-law, Alice "Sally" Jorgenson; and brother-in-law Robert Heinz.

There will be no services at this time, in her memory, please donate to a charity of your choice. The family would like to thank the staff at Barrett Hospital and Healthcare; special friends, Machiko Smith, Cindy Pettit, Lyndee Fogel, and Jamie Harrison for all the care, visits, and compassion shown to Judy, so that she could remain at home during her final days.