Judith Ann Firth

She raised four children—Rick, Julie, Mike, and Carrie—guiding us with both warmth and strength. She was fun and playful, always ready to laugh and join in whatever we were doing, but she could also be stern when needed, teaching us right from wrong and helping shape who we are today.

Mom believed family should do things together. She was always planning some kind of activity—camping trips, dune bugging adventures, swimming on hot days, or loading everyone up for time at the river or the beach. Those moments brought our family closer and created memories we will always treasure.

As a grandmother to Brittney, Ty, Claire, Shaun, Carl, Ronnie, Larry, Christopher, Caleb, Casey, Megan, CJ, and Danny, she found a whole new kind of joy. She loved being surrounded by her grandkids—whether it was riding around on her Polaris with them, laughing and exploring, or simply spending time together.

She was also blessed with 22 great-grandchildren which added even more love to the family she cherished, plus 5 great-grandchildren...

Some of our favorite memories are the simple traditions—Fourth of July, family BBQ’s, Halloween parties and Christmas at grandma and grandpas. Those were the moments that meant everything to her.

Where do we start when remembering Mom? The truth is, her love lives in every camping trip, every river day or beach day, every laugh, and every family gathering. She created a life full of memories that will live on through all of us.