Judith “Judy” Ann Rivers, daughter of Monna and Clifford Kuykendall, passed away on May 20th, 2022. Her struggle with dementia was made easier by the caring and loving care community at The Quarry in Vancouver, WA. Judy was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Graduated from North High School in Omaha, Nebraska, where she was Class President of her senior class. After graduating she studied teaching at Nebraska Wesleyan University.
While attending College Judy met Les Rivers, they were married on June 18, 1958 in Lincoln Nebraska. Judy taught school and supported her husband during his last 4 years in College. After he graduated, they moved to Great Lakes, Illinois for Les’ residency, then Pensacola, Florida for Flight School.
Judy followed her husband overseas as he served on the USS Ranger and Kitty Hawk, spending 15 months in Sigonella, Sicily. While at the base, Judy taught kindergarten and had fond memories of living in Sicily. She would tell amazing stories of living in the area—including watching the “light show” in the evenings as Mt. Etna erupted.
They later moved to Pleasanton, CA and were blessed with two children, Todd and Wendy. Moving to Salem, Oregon in 1973 for Les’ practice, their third child, Jennifer, joined the family.
Judy spent the next 43 years making friends, who remember her as a kind-hearted, loving and generous person. She filled her home with song and piano music, having started on the instrument at the age of 5. She loved Bible study, reading and having lunches with her friends. Her bright and shining light will be remembered among those who knew her.
Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Les and sister Kay. She is survived by her children Todd, Wendy and Jennifer. Daughter-in-law Rebecka, son-in-law Mc and her five grandchildren, Sean, Naomi, Micaiah, Clifford and Natalie.
Services will be at Willamette National Cemetery at 1pm on June 13, 2022 (arrive 12:30am). Reception and time for sharing will be held at Moreland Presbyterian Church, 1814 SE Bybee. The family encourages donations to the Alzheimer’s Association: https://www.alz.org/?form=alz_donate
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