Judith Kay Otto

1939 - 2013

Judith Kay Otto obituary, 1939-2013, Marshall, MI

BORN

1939

DIED

2013

FUNERAL HOME

J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home

208 W Erie St

Albion, Michigan

Judith Otto Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 14, 2013.

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.

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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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