Judie Lane Black Castellaw was welcomed back to her Heavenly Father’s arms on April 23, 2026.
She was born the eldest of four children to Lane Paskett Black and Melba Lyons Black on Dec. 10, 1934 in Burley, Idaho.
Judie had been a resident of Hermiston since 1942 when her parents were brought here for the building boom. She attended Hermiston schools, where she met Eddie (Edwin Castellaw) while they were in grade school together. This started a life-long love and they married in November 1951. Their oldest child, Art, was born in December 1952, Mike in April 1955, and Sandra in February 1957.
Judie was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, with her service starting with a calling as a primary teacher at 12 years old. She always had a willing spirit to give service – sewing, canning, gardening, quilting and tending children. She was not vocal about her faith but tried to be an example of Christ.
Judie was a community-minded person working many jobs in her life: Rexall Drug in high school, Western Auto, Dairy Queen, Thompson Meat and Lamb Weston, and she was the proud owner of Mode o’ Day. She also provided in-home daycare for many children.
She is survived by her sister, Shareen Parkinson; son, Mike (Janeal) Castellaw; daughter, Sandra Hickey; nine grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; and 3.5 great-great-grandchildren.
Judie was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Edwin; her oldest son, Art in 1971; her sister, JoAnn Sheetz; brother, Dan Black; son-in-law, Dan Hickey; and her parents.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the LDS chapel at 1035 S.E. Ninth St. in Hermiston, with viewing at 10 a.m.
Burial will follow at the Hermiston Cemetery.
Please share memories of Judie with her family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
