Judith Arthur
Obituary
Judith Kathryn Arthur, 76, died
September 9, 2017 at her home, in Russell, Kansas. She was born in
Goessel, Kansas on June 29, 1941 to Dr. David C. and Martha M.
(Quiring) Wedel. She is survived by her husband, Mark D. Arthur, Jr.,
whom she married on December 17, 1961, Danica Lynn Hoffman (David) of
Emporia and Mark David Arthur (Brenda) of Hays, grandchildren Ashly,
Rachael, Elizabeth, Joshua and Gabriela Arthur and Aidan,
Christopher, and Ethan Hoffman, sister Eleanor Heckendorn of Sun
City, AZ and many cousins and friends.
She graduated from Newton High School
in 1959 and from Southwestern College, Winfield, in three years, both
Summa Cum Laude. After graduation, she taught first and second grades
in Topeka, Luray and Russell and was beloved by her students. Her
Master's Degree was from Ft. Hays State University. Judy was active
in the Trinity United Methodist Church choir, Russell Community
Theater, her sorority, Xi Epsilon Sigma, bridge clubs and many other
civic and charitable organizations, as well as serving eight years on
the Russell City Council. She loved to dance, prepare gourmet meals
for family and friends, entertain, and drive small hot cars. She
loved animals, especially cats, reading, white wine, her goldfish
ponds, flowers, gardening, fishing, zoos, swimming, KU basketball and
playing her flute. She was beautiful, talented, and had a ready smile
for everyone. She is irreplaceable in the hearts of family and
friends. These few words cannot begin to reveal a life so rich, as
was Judy's, in loving and being loved.
Celebration of Judith's Life will be
held at 10:00 AM, Thursday, September 14, 2017 at the Trinity United
Methodist Church of Russell. Burial will follow at the Russell City
Cemetery. No visitation will be held. A Memorial has been established
with the Trinity United Methodist Church Choir. Contributions and
condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in
charge of these arrangements.
