In Memory Of
Judy Lager
1937
2020
Judy Lager
January 29, 1937 — April 25, 2020
Judith L. Lager, 83, of Grove City, Ohio passed into Jesus' arms peacefully surrounded by her family on April 25, 2020. Judy was born to the late Donald and Florence (Young) Howe in Minneapolis, MN on January 29, 1937.
Judy is preceded in death by her husband Dennis in 2014 and her brother, Roger Howe.
Judy is Survived by her 4 children, Terri Slaughter, Joanne McMaken, Michael (Kim) Lager & Connie (Gary) Will; 11 grandchildren, Emilee and Mitchell; Daniel (Mandy), Scott (Emily), Michael, Stephanie and Tyler; Madison and Bentley, Avery and Garrett and 3 great-grandchildren, Adrian, Vivian and Riley; many other nieces and nephews including special niece and nephew, Linda Mossbarger & family (North Branch, MN) and Tom Lager & family (Mt. Sterling, KY).
Judy graduated from Edina-Morningside High School and attended Hamline University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Judy & Denny were married on October 25, 1957. Judy and Denny loved the Lord their God with all their hearts and souls. It was evident to each person whose lives were touched by them. Judy and Denny were members of Radiant Life Church in Dublin, Ohio where she served on the Women's Ministry Board and as a Sunday School Coordinator. Judy was always a stanch supporter and partner next to Denny. Together they planted an Alliance church in Shoreview, MN then in 1972 the family moved from Minneapolis to Columbus, Ohio, through a job transfer with Ashland Chemical Company.
Judy continued her partner-ministry by baking cupcakes weekly for TICO inmates and cooked a large meal each month for those sheltered by Faith Mission in Columbus for over 30 years. Judy also volunteered weekly at WCVO (The River) and Arlington Court Nursing Home in Columbus, Ohio where she was honored with a Volunteer of the Year award in 2007. Judy and Denny could also be found at Three Creeks Metro Parks bike riding 5-10 miles most weekday mornings.
Special thanks to Kindred Hospice and the AMAZING Memory Care team of nurses and aides at Carriage Court in Grove City who became her beloved and trusted family during the Covid crisis.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to either Samaritan's Purse at https://sampur.se/2W399fC. or the Denny and Judy Lager metro park bench fund at https://www.gofundme.com/f/denny-amp-judy-lager-memorial-park-bench
Judy is preceded in death by her husband Dennis in 2014 and her brother, Roger Howe.
Judy is Survived by her 4 children, Terri Slaughter, Joanne McMaken, Michael (Kim) Lager & Connie (Gary) Will; 11 grandchildren, Emilee and Mitchell; Daniel (Mandy), Scott (Emily), Michael, Stephanie and Tyler; Madison and Bentley, Avery and Garrett and 3 great-grandchildren, Adrian, Vivian and Riley; many other nieces and nephews including special niece and nephew, Linda Mossbarger & family (North Branch, MN) and Tom Lager & family (Mt. Sterling, KY).
Judy graduated from Edina-Morningside High School and attended Hamline University in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Judy & Denny were married on October 25, 1957. Judy and Denny loved the Lord their God with all their hearts and souls. It was evident to each person whose lives were touched by them. Judy and Denny were members of Radiant Life Church in Dublin, Ohio where she served on the Women's Ministry Board and as a Sunday School Coordinator. Judy was always a stanch supporter and partner next to Denny. Together they planted an Alliance church in Shoreview, MN then in 1972 the family moved from Minneapolis to Columbus, Ohio, through a job transfer with Ashland Chemical Company.
Judy continued her partner-ministry by baking cupcakes weekly for TICO inmates and cooked a large meal each month for those sheltered by Faith Mission in Columbus for over 30 years. Judy also volunteered weekly at WCVO (The River) and Arlington Court Nursing Home in Columbus, Ohio where she was honored with a Volunteer of the Year award in 2007. Judy and Denny could also be found at Three Creeks Metro Parks bike riding 5-10 miles most weekday mornings.
Special thanks to Kindred Hospice and the AMAZING Memory Care team of nurses and aides at Carriage Court in Grove City who became her beloved and trusted family during the Covid crisis.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to either Samaritan's Purse at https://sampur.se/2W399fC. or the Denny and Judy Lager metro park bench fund at https://www.gofundme.com/f/denny-amp-judy-lager-memorial-park-bench
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