Judy Kathleen Wiester, 67

Judy Kathleen Wiester, 67, of Rathdrum, Idaho, passed away January 24, 2014, at the Hospice House in Hayden, Idaho, after one week, but she was ill for three years.

Judy was born June 19, 1946, in Tacoma, Washington, to Russell and Aileen (Poitras) Hammond. She attended and graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Tacoma, Washington, in 1964. She then went on to Clark College in Vancouver where she received a degree in liberal arts.

While working for Western Electric Company in Vancouver, Washington, Judy met Gary, and they were later married July 14, 1973, in Vancouver, Washington. Together they resided in Clark County, Washington, where they raised their family. Judy and Gary moved to Rathdrum, Idaho, in 2007. They were married 40 years when Judy passed away.

Judy worked as a teller and account representative for First Independent Bank in Battle Ground, Washington, for over twenty years. While they lived in Battle Ground, she was a member of the Community United Methodist Church, and the General Federated Women's Club. In Idaho she was a member of the “Divas” dance team in Coeur d’ Alene. She also attended the CUMC in Coeur d’alene, Idaho.

She loved horses, trail riding with friends, exploring parks and wilderness throughout the Pacific Northwest on horseback, and also with her husband Gary and their dog, Molly. She enjoyed camping and going for walks, as well.

Judy is survived by her loving husband, Gary Wiester, of the family home in Rathdrum, Idaho; two daughters: Wendy Domingo of Idaho, and Stephanie Johnson (and husband Mike) of Washington; two grandchildren: Cole and Evan Johnson of Washington; one sister, Joan McShane of Washington; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Sally Snartland.

A memorial service will be held Friday, February 7, 2014, at 1 p.m., in the chapel of the Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID, 83815.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to United Methodist Women at the Community United Methodist Church, 1470 W. Hanley Ave., Coeur d'Alene, ID, 83815. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bell Tower Funeral Home and you may view Judy’s on-line memorial at www.belltowerfuneralhome.com.