Judith “Judy” M. Matson, aged 81, died on April 27, 2022, in Great Falls, MT.

Judy was born on November 6, 1940, to Paul and Betty Moore in Centerville, Indiana. Following her 1961 graduation from Parkview School of Nursing in Fort Wayne, IN, Judy worked in Fort Wayne and Richmond, IN before moving to Denver, CO.

It was in Denver that she met and married her husband, Gordon Matson. She and Gordon, an electrical engineer, lived and worked in Missouri, British Columbia, California, Wyoming, Montana, and North Dakota, meeting many lifelong friends along the way. They retired to Great Falls, MT.

Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Gordon; son, Eric (Sheila) Matson of Phoenix, AZ; daughter Joan (Scott) Dailey of Great Falls, MT; grandchildren, Rachael, Katherine, Drew, Natalie, and Brooke; sister-in-law, Carol Moore of Centerville, IN; many nieces and nephews; and several close friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Patricia Moore; and brother, Larry Moore.

A creative person, Judy enjoyed gardening, reading, acting, dancing, singing, playing the flute, and writing. Judy frequently shared her talents, volunteering both at church and schools. When she was younger, she also enjoyed sports, especially tennis and softball. Judy loved people and especially spending time with her family. She was a person of deep faith.

A celebration of Judy’s life will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 10:30 a.m. at Faith Lutheran Church (1300 Ferguson Drive).

The family would like to thank Dr. Brett Williams and Dr. Stacy Kingsland for giving us the gift of nine extra years with our beloved wife/mom.