JUDITH PIERCE

Judith Leonard Pierce 1942 ~ 2010 FARMINGTON - Judith Leonard Pierce, 68, Loving Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Favorite Aunt and Friend returned to our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 after a short illness. Born April 15, 1942 to M.P. and Ruth Cardon Leonard. Married Harry Cameron Pierce October 9, 1964 in the Salt Lake Temple. Her life was devoted to her daughter, and her greatest pleasure was being involved in the lives of her grandchildren. She was an active member of the LDS church serving in many positions. She especially loved all the girls she taught in Young Women's for 16 years. She worked at Carr Printing Co. for 42 years, retiring in May 2008. Survived by daughter Susette Laroche (Rick), her grandchildren E'tienne, Andrew, Nicole and great granddaughter Samantha; sisters Mary Ann Garner (Bruce) and Becky Leonard and brother Phil Leonard (Linda); and many loving nephews and nieces whom she loved as her own. Preceded in death by husband Harry C. Pierce, mother Ruth C. Leonard, father M.P. Leonard, sister Suzanne L. Hess and nephew Todd R. Hess. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 30th at the Farmington North Stake Center, 729 West Shepard Lane, Farmington. Family and friends may visit Monday evening November 29th from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Russon Brothers Mortuary, 1941 North Main Street, Farmington and 9:45-10:45 a.m. at the Stake Center Tuesday November 30th. Interment, Farmington City Cemetery. Online guest book at: www.russonmortuary.com

Published in Deseret News on November 28, 2010