Judith Kay Otto, age 73 of Albion, went to be with her Lord and Creator on January 12, 2013.
She went peacefully at home. Judy was born to Mildred (Lighthill) and Harold Shaffer on August
3, 1939.
She was active with the 4-H, sports and foster children. Judy worked for many years at Albion College
As a cook, she also washed the football uniforms for the Albion College players.
Special thanks to all SKA Home Services for their loving care.
Judy is survived by:
Husband of 55 years- Donulus Otto of Albion
Sons- David (Dianne) Otto
Benjamin Otto
Daughters- Wanda (Ed) Ellis
Donette (Brad) Maney
Annette (Gary) Ott
Nancy (Gib) Haas
Many grandchildren, great grandchildren and foster children and grandchildren, too numerous to
mention
Brothers- Paul (Betty) Sipe
Larry Sipe
Joe Shaffer
Sisters- Ilene (Ron) Mahin
Linda Sipe
Gerry Sipe
Johnnie (Russell) Henson
Cheri (Chris) Shaffer
LeWanda (Ted) Cole
Deborah (Tim) Miller
Judy was preceded in death by her parents, brother Jim Shaffer and sisters Betty Hank-Bridger and
Patty Shafer.
Upon her request, Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held in the spring.
Assistance with Memorial Contributions to: Westside Hi-Steppers c/o 4002 N. Gibbs Road, Albion, MI 49224 is available at the funeral home.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
January 14, 2014
Wayne/Deb Johnson
To Don and Family. So sorry to hear of Judy's passing. Judy was such a wonderful person, enjoyed her company so very much. Condolences to you all.
January 11, 2014
Linda Haven
I am so sorry to see this and didn't hear of this before now. She was a great lady and when I met her and Don it was like you had known them you whole life, wish I could of offer condolence to the family before now. I and my daughter received our native name at there home in Jackson Mi, something I will cherished forever. Thanks Judy I will love you forever.
January 18, 2013
What a wonderful lady. You showed so much love to so many people. Thank you. We will miss you. - Tonya, Evan, Jarod and Andrew
January 17, 2013
Karen Alexander
My thoughts & prayers for the family. Judy will be missed. She was blessed with a loving husband & family.
January 16, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
January 16, 2013
Terek Otto
I will miss you Grandma i love you
January 15, 2013
brittany ellis
i miss you Grams..
January 15, 2013
Debbie Seger
Thoughts & Prayers to the Otto Family and Friends. I pray God gives you strenght and covers you in His love through your time of loss. Judy was a beautiful person that made you feel like family. So many wonderful memories I will forever cherish. Heaven has gained an Angel and I will look forward to seeing you again. You will be greatly missed. All My Love.
January 15, 2013
britt ellis
Grams, i love and miss you. i dont know what to do without you here.. it seems like a few days ago i was talking to you on the phone and telling you i love you and that i would see you soon... wherever you are, i hope your at peace. i miss you and i m lost without you.. my heart still hurts and no tears have came out yet, but you told me not to cry because i would see you sooner than i thought. time is going by so slow without you here and when i used to call you everyday to tell you i love you.. i miss you Grams. I hope your happy up with God.
January 15, 2013
Rachel Ybarra. Largen
My condolences to the Ottofamily you are very special people judy was a very special woman I remember her picking me up for knitting picking me up for the 4Hmeeting I appreciate you rest in peace now Judy love Rachel
January 15, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with all the family and friends of Judy as she will be greatly missed but never forgotten. The memories of Judy now have become your treasures. May God give all of you the love, peace, strength and comfort that you need.
Judy Cornell
January 15, 2013
Sandy and Ray Courter
Thinking of the Otto family and sending prayers of comfort in knowing your memories will last a lifetime. Sincerely, Sandra Hamilton-Courter
January 15, 2013
Butch Betty Gibbs
she will be greatly missed
January 15, 2013
You will always hold a special place in my heart. We have shared so many good times in the past and I look forward to sharing many more good times in heaven with you. Miss you so much.
January 15, 2013
gracie deford
Thoughts and prayers to the Otto family. I remember your mother and grandmother from when I was a little girl, and Nancy became my friend. Mrs. Otto had a way of making a, then shy, little girl feel like family. Heaven has gained an angel in Judy.
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