Judy Pearce, 79

Elmo — Judy Pearce, age 79, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Polson after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Jan. 3, 1945, in St. Ignatius, Mont., to Thomas and Virginia (McDougal) Jeffries. 

Judy attended school at Ursuline in St. Ignatius and St. Regis High School. In 1976, she married Ron Pearce in Superior, Mont. Judy was a hard worker all her life. She loved children and her many friends.

She was preceded in death by her daughters, Mitzi Anderson, Micki Bailey and Tammy Pearce; her brother, Tom Jeffries Jr.; her father, Tom Jeffries Sr.; and her mother, Virginia Mullan.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Ron; her sons, Gary West and Larry Pearce; grandchildren Mickey West, Ashlie Pearce, Ava and Henry Hart; her brother, Tim Jeffries; and her sister, Melba Boyd.

Memorial services for Judy will be held in Kellogg, Idaho, at a later date. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family at www.lakefuneralhomeandcremation.com. 

Arrangements are under the care of The Lake Funeral Home and Crematory.