Judi Losee Perry Obituary (1943

Judith “Judi” Diane Losee Perry, Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and friend, left this frail existence on March 24, 2020. She left to be with her sweetheart, parents, family and friends who were waiting on the other side. She has missed them all greatly. She did not want to leave us, even though she dearly loved and cared for those of us who remained to finish our work. She is still joyously traveling to the reunion that awaits her. She died of complications related to the many physical disabilities that have assailed her during her lifetime. Judi arrived on this earth January 10, 1943 in Wasco, CA to the loving arms of Isaac Addison “Dick” Losee and Evelyn Harriet Wright Losee. She joined her elder brother Richard D (JoAnn) Losee Provo, UT, her sister Jeri Ann (Bill) Twede Bellevue, WA and her brother Dan E. (Tiana) Losee Lehi, UT. When she was just six months old, the family moved to Utah where they purchased a small farm on Wasatch Blvd., between Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons. This was in an area of the Salt Lake Valley called Butler. Judi's father was a tremendous horseman and his children were put on horses almost before they could walk. Judi carried a love of horses as well as ALL other animals to her dying day. At the age of 13, she moved with her family to a dairy farm in Peoa, UT in the beautiful Kamas Valley where she milked cows, farmed hay, and of course rode horses. She always said it was the best life. Judi graduated from South Summit High in 1961 where she was active in drama, band, chorus, and art. Following graduation, she went to Brigham Young University in Provo, UT. When she left the “Y”, she began working for Sears in Salt Lake City in the customer service Department. Judi worked for Sears as well as other places in some form of customer relations throughout most of her life, although her favorite job was owning and running Bijou Video in Santaquin, UT. It was at Sears that she met the love of her life Melvin D Perry. They were married February 25, 1970 and later sealed for eternity in the Provo LDS Temple on February 26, 1985. Melvin had three grown children: Melvin D (Beth) Perry, Cedar City, UT; Pat (Randall) Purcell, Blanding, UT; and Jim D (Deborah) Perry, Tucson AZ. Mel and Judi had four children together: Sauna M. (Stephen) Gentry, Pleasant Grove, UT; Roark C. (Darissa) Perry, Mesa, AZ; Slade M (Rachel) Perry, Mona, UT; and Tara D. (Lewis) Ivie, Pleasant Grove, UT. She then adopted two more beautiful daughters, Miranda D. Stewart, Santaquin, UT and Alicia R. (Ashton) Kester, Eureka, UT. Judi cared for many extra and loved children in her home. Her home was open to friends, and friends of friends. She always had a pot of food on the stove—an open kitchen to all. She was also the best caregiver to her parents and many others over the years. A member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she held various positions through the years; Sometimes several at once. Her first position was at the age of 14 as primary organist and primary teacher. Then Sunday school secretary, roadshow and play director, chorister, piano accompanist, choir director and organist many times over. She especially loved being homemaking leader in the relief society. It gave her a chance to teach the things she loved; art cooking, crafts, etc., in a spiritual setting. Judi had a great love of the gospel and a testimony always. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Mel; her parents, their eldest daughter, Pat and husband Randall Purcell; brother, Richard; sister, Jeri Ann and husband Bill; son-in-law, Adam; and one grandchild, Ashley. Here on earth, till they can be with her again, are her remaining children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Judi somehow found a way of getting out of almost all social gatherings. She preferred one-on-one conversations over group parties as they often overwhelmed her. It is almost poetic that she has left this life at this time when so few people are allowed to attend. It is almost like she planned it that way. The family would like to send special thanks out to Rebecca, Dan and the staff and friends that she made at Summerfield Manor who have taken such great care of her these last 3 years. We would also like to thank her home health nurse and friend, Britney. There is not enough that can be said about these fabulous people and the love and care that they have provided. Graveside services will be held at the Provo City Cemetery on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 11:00am. (The Graveside service is open to immediate family only due to current group restrictions. Please do not attend if you are ill or in poor health.) There will be a celebration of mom's life at a later date, to be determined, once the national health concerns have cleared. Please send or bring your favorite crazy Judi (her words) story at that time, or online with condolences at www.bergmortuary.com. In lieu of flowers that cannot be appreciated by everyone at this time, please feel free to donate to the gofundme listed. We are placing a memorial bench at the retirement home she lived at in her honor. Mom loved the garden where she could watch the birds and squirrels. https://www.gofundme.com/f/judi-perry-memorial