Judy Gunderson, 75, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Monday, February 13, 2023, peacefully at home surrounded by family.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, February 17 at 10:30 AM, at Peace Lutheran Church with Rev. Cory Burma officiating. Private family interment will be in Blahak Family Cemetery near Bellwood, Nebraska. Visitation will be on Thursday from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue Friday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 AM on Friday at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. The service will be broadcast live at https://www.youtube.com/c/PeaceColumbus.

Judy was born March 14, 1947, in Minneapolis, MN, to Leroy and Phyllis (Nelson) Pearson. Judy graduated from Patrick Henry High School in Minneapolis in 1965. She attended the University of Minnesota where she majored in Home Economics Education. Judy was united in marriage to Lowell Gunderson on August 24, 1968, at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Minneapolis.

While living in southern Minnesota, Judy enjoyed helping Lowell on the family farm. She also worked part time at the local post office in Twin Lakes, MN. In 1978, they moved to Arlington, NE, with their three sons when Lowell was transferred by Hormel Foods. After the birth of two daughters, Judy stayed home to raise their children and later opened their home as a daycare for families in the Arlington area.

Judy loved to attend her children and grandchildren's numerous activities. Her interests included reading, traveling, board games, puzzles, music, and flowers.

Judy is survived by:
Husband – Lowell Gunderson of Columbus, NE
Son – Tom (Nina) Gunderson of Santa Clarita, CA
Son – Tim (Stacey) Gunderson of Davey, NE
Son – Troy Gunderson of San Pedro, CA
Daughter – Tiffany (Russell) Blades of Bellwood, NE
Daughter – Trisha (Chris) Nicolas of Bellwood, NE
Grandchildren – Logan, Jaden, Colin, Ethan, Connor, Brody, Cole, Oliver, Harrison, Kennedy, Micah, Sadie, Colson, Sawyer
Sister – Jill Jones of Pacific Palisades, CA
Sister-in-law – Mary Pietropaolo of Toronto, Canada
Many loved in-laws, nieces, and nephews

Judy is preceded in death by:
Daughter – Jennifer Gunderson
Grandson – Weston Nicolas
Parents – Leroy and Phyllis Pearson
Brothers – Roy and Ray Pearson
Father and mother-in-law – Carlisle and Alice Gunderson
Brothers-in-law – Arlen Gunderson, David Grande, Rich Gregory
Sister-in-law – Phyllis Gilbertson

Service Folder Information
I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I've found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembering joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with time of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now; He set me free.




In Loving Memory Of

Judy Gunderson

Born
Friday, March 14, 1947
Minneapolis, Minnesota

Entered Into Rest
Monday, February 13, 2023
Columbus, Nebraska

Service
Friday, February 17, 2023 10:30 AM
Peace Lutheran Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiant
Rev. Cory Burma

Music
Ann Cattau
"Amazing Grace"
"Hymn Of Heaven"
"The Old Rugged Cross"

Casket Bearers
Tom Gunderson
Troy Gunderson
Logan Gunderson
Oliver Blades
Harrison Blades
Gavin Jones
Austin Jones

Interment
Blahak Family Cemetery
Bellwood, Nebraska