Judith Helen Kurtz of Hermiston passed away on June 9, 2019 in Pasco, Wash. at the age of 79.
She was born on Aug. 16, 1939 in Sheboygan, Wis. to Andrew and Frances Trester Neils.
Judith grew up, attended her schooling and graduated from high school in Sheboygan, Wis. In the early 1960s, she moved to Los Angeles, Calif. She moved north to Oregon, living in the Salem area and Lexington before moving to Hermiston in the late 1970s. In Hermiston, she worked for Simplot as a potato trimmer for many years until retiring.
Judith enjoyed sewing, traveling, being a member of the Red Hat Society and going out to eat with friends for special occasions.
Judith married Gustave Kurtz in the early 1960s. From this union two children were born, Cynthia and Christopher. The couple later divorced.
She is survived by a son, Chris (Myla) Kurtz; three grandchildren, Amanda and Zachary Kurtz and Jimmy Lee Tourville; five great grandchildren; brother, Herbie Neils; and many nieces and nephews and extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia; her parents; nine siblings; and a great granddaughter, EmmaLee.
Arrangements are pending.
A private interment will be in Sunset Hills Cemetery in Umatilla.
Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is in care of arrangements.
