Judith McKay
Judith McKay, age 71, of West Fargo, ND, formerly of Carrington, ND, died Monday, May 16, 2011, at her home. Judith Louise Rohrer, daughter of Melvin and Gladys (Solberg) Rohrer was born October 24, 1939, at Churchs Ferry, ND. She moved to Carrington in 1942, and grew up there, graduating from high school in 1957. Following graduation, she and her parents moved to East Grand Forks, MN, where she attended Aaker’s Business College. On July 7, 1958, Judith was united in marriage to Alfred R. McKay in Grand Forks, ND. They lived in Mt. Horeb, WI, and Warsaw, IN, before moving back to Carrington in 1973. They divorced and Judith moved to Casselton and then to West Fargo. In 1989, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from NDSU. Judith was an office manager for the Red River Valley Fair for 25 years. Her greatest love was spending time with her three children, her seven grandchildren, and all her friends. She enjoyed spending time with her pets, doing crossword puzzles, and reading. Judith leaves two sons, Ryan Patrick McKay, Columbia, MD, Tyler (Rachel) McKay, Prior Lake, MN; a daughter, Penny (Brian) Perleberg, Evansville, MN; seven grandchildren, David McKay, Columbia, MD, Jesse, Brady and Riley Perleberg, Evansville, MN, Logan and Lilly McKay, Prior Lake, MN, Christian Andvik, Detroit Lakes, MN; a sister, Mary Kay (Don) Klocke, Carrington, ND; three nieces, Peggy (Keith) Larson, Carrington, ND, Patti (Danny) Angeles, Valley City, ND, Tamra (Rex) Kriedeman, Enderlin, ND; and a nephew, D.J. Klocke, Fargo, ND. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant daughter, Tracy; daughter-in-law, Margaret McKay; and several aunts and uncles. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Humane Society in Fargo, ND.
FUNERAL SERVICE: EVANS FUNERAL HOME, CARRINGTON, ND DATE AND TIME: SATURDAY, MAY 21 AT 2:00 PM INTERMENT: CARRINGTON CEMEMTERY, CARRINGTON, ND |
Posted Condolences:
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Name: Becky Kingsley
Date: 5/20/11
Message: Ryan and family,
You have my sincere thoughts and prayers on the loss of your mom. I remember fondly the college library class I took with her at Concordia. It was a bit surreal at first to be taking a class with a high school friend's mom, but I really enjoyed getting to know her better. In the years since, whenever I ran into her, she was always so friendly and chatty. I am truly sorry for your loss.
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Name: LaVerne Holkesvig
Date: 5/20/11
Message: I am sending my sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear mother.
I shall miss her. She has been a friend for years. Our phone visits were special....LaVerne Holkesvig.
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Name: Samantha Gildea Sletmoe
Date: may 20th
Message: Words can not express my sympathy. I was lucky to learn many valuable life lessons from Judie. From folding towels to preparing meatloaf using her recipe, her influence is with me on a daily basis. My prayers are with Penny, Tyler, Ryan, Mary Kay and their families. I thank God that I had the chance to know and love Judie.
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Name: Susanne Lauer (Susie Ahonen)
Date: 05/19/2011
Message: Penny & family,
My thought & prayers are with you, Ryan, & Tyler. Our mom's were dear friends & I have fond memories of our families living close to one another. They would sit down for coffee to "catch up" & hours would go by! Your mom was a beautiful lady & loved by many. We could always count on our mom's attending our cheerleading events...our biggest fans! Judie, we all love you so much & were blessed to have known you!
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Name: Marilyn Ouart
Date: 05-18-2011
Message: To the family, I am sorry for your loss. Judy was a wonderful person. I enjoyed her personality as she was the person to book my vendor booth with at the Fair and Big Iron. Penny I did get to meet you at your Mom's place while I conducted a Park Lane jewelry show. Judy always updated me on her children and grandchildren whenever I stopped in at the fair grounds and hey I have missed her these past years. I know she was so proud of all of you as you seen it and felt it in her voice. God Bless and know she is in a place we can only hope to be someday. I pray for you all that the healing of missing her will turn into fond memories you will cherish forever soon. Marilyn Ouart.
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Name: Gregg Eberhart
Date: 5/18/2011
Message: I worked with Judy at the Fair Office and I had the best time working with her! She kept me laughing all the time and she taught me so much. I was there when she rescued the orange kitty she named Rowdy. I'm so sorry for your loss, she was so special.