Judith Irene (Olson) Mesmer of Fort Morgan, Colorado passed away peacefully at her home on April 11, 2022.

Judy was born on February 24, 1945, in Brush. She was the 3 ^rd of 6 children born to the late Alfred (Bob) Olson and Irene Olson. As a child she resided on the family farm south of Brush. She graduated from Brush High School in 1963.

After graduating, Judy worked at EbenEzer and as a switch-board operator for Mountain Bell. She was married to David L Mesmer in Fort Morgan on August 7, 1965.

Judy was a lifelong resident of Morgan County and was a stay-at-home mom, relishing that role. She loved family and friends and enjoyed offering her home as the meeting place for family get-togethers. Later she loved surrounding herself with grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Judy loved the Christmas season, and spent time hand crafting Old-World Santa Clause figures, and building Department 5 Christmas village scenes.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, and by her 3 sisters: Elaine Meyer of Oceanside, Ca; Priscilla Callahan or Fort Morgan; and Diana Wood of Fort Morgan.

She is survived by her husband David, 3 children: Marcy Bosworth of River Falls, Wi and her husband Pete; Troy Mesmer of Conifer, Co and his wife Melody; and Leslie Ditter of Fort Morgan and her husband Shane; as well as 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Judy also leaves 2 loving brothers: David (Buck) Olson of Sioux City, IA, and John Olson and his wife Betty of Utica, Ka; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

There will be an open-house Celebration of Life on Friday April 29 ^th from 1pm-5pm in the Founders Room at Morgan Community College. A light luncheon will be served. Anyone wishing to bring a salad, side-dish, or dessert is encouraged to do so; and it will be greatly appreciated.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers or gifts, a donation be made to St Jude's Hospital.