In Loving Memory
Judy A. Orrison
June 13, 1946 - August 5, 2022

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, August 18th at Clay County
Regional Events Center in Spencer from 4:00 to 7:00 PM with private family
committal services at a later time.

The family requests in lieu of flowers memorial
contributions may be directed to Clay County Fair Foundation, Abben Cancer
Center, People for Pets, and First Congregational Church in Spencer.

Judy Orrison, 76, passed away at her home on August 5 th surrounded by family.
Daughter of Willard and Ruth Thompson, Judy was born June 13 th , 1946 in Ida
Grove, Iowa. She spent her youth in Denison graduating from Denison High School
in 1964. Judy attended the University of Iowa where she met her husband, Bill.
They were married in 1966 in Denison, Iowa. After graduation from college in
1972 with a BBA degree in accounting she worked for Meredith Corporation in
Des Moines.

In 1974 her and Bill moved to Spencer, Iowa. She worked as an accountant and
bank auditor for several years. She began volunteering at Fairview School and
after several years began a twenty-year career as a teacher's assistant and the
"hot lunch" lady. She retired in 2010.

Judy was a member of First Congregational Church, serving as Treasurer for
almost 15 years, Women's Fellowship, and TTT. She also volunteered many years
for the NW Am Golf Tourney.

Bill and Judy enjoyed spending time each winter at Marco Island, Florida,
following their beloved Iowa Hawkeyes, and cherished many memorable trips to
Seattle spending time with their children and granddaughters. She genuinely
enjoyed her passion for quilting and reading.

Survivors include her husband Bill of 55 years, daughter Jennifer Cihak (Bob) of
Mukilteo, Washington; son Thomas (Seanna) of Kenmore, Washington;
granddaughters Ally and Audrey Cihak and Lauren and Zoe Orrison; sister Kathy
Ruch of Vail, Iowa; niece and nephew Kelly and JB Ruch; and special friend and
cousin Linda Starcevich (Mick) of Fairfax, Iowa. Judy was preceded in death by her
parents, Willard and Ruth Thompson.