In Memory Of
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Judith Anne "Judy" Bourne
Centralia, Kansas
04/06/1941 - 07/09/2022
Judith Anne Bourne, 81, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2022, at the Hospice House in Kansas City.
Judy was born on April 6, 1941, in Vermillion, Kansas to Ralph and Mary (Bishop) VanGilder.
She graduated from Vermillion High School and the Clark School of Business. She married Melvin “Sonny” Bourne on a sweltering hot day, July 2, 1960, in the Vermillion Methodist Church. They were married for 62 years, while spending the last 53 of those years in Centralia. Judy spent most of her working life serving the customers at the United Bank and Trust in Seneca, KS.
Judy was the foundation for the family that she and Sonny raised. She took great joy doing what she could to serve her community and support her family. Judy enjoyed gardening, fishing, and was an avid reader. She also loved sewing and quilting, making a quilt for every grandchild’s graduation and great-grand child’s birth. She spent many a day traveling to her grandchildren’s competitions around the state and across the country. She was also a great friend to many. She enjoyed opportunities to spend time with friends and family in all settings. Judy looked forward to her visits to the casino with Sonny, family members, and friends. Recently, she cherished the time spent with friends at monthly coffee.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her infant sister.
She is survived by her husband Melvin “Sonny” Bourne of the home, her children Dawn (Mark) Lackey of Lindsborg, KS, Tracy (Jill) Bourne of Colwich, KS, and Kris (Todd) Henning of Shawnee, KS, 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Her siblings Gail (Bill deceased) White, Linda (Jerry) Ewing, Steve (Donna) VanGilder, and Jan (Kevin) Hollander.
In lieu of flowers a memorial has been established with both the Centralia Community Church, and the Centralia Community Fund.
Visitation with family present will be held Friday, July 15 from 6:00-8:00 PM and the Funeral Services will be held Saturday, July 16 at 10:00 AM., both being held at the West Centralia Community Church in Centralia, KS.
The family would like to thank the staff members of the Centralia Clinic, Onaga Community Hospital, Seneca EMS, KU Medical Center, and for KC Hospice House for their care and support of Judy.
Thank you to the many families and friends who supported Judy by providing meals, transportation, and companionship.
Visitation with family present will be held Friday, July 15 from 6:00-8:00 PM. and the Funeral Service will be held Saturday, July 16 at 10:00 AM., both being held at the West Centralia Community Church in Centralia, KS.
Visitation with family present will be held Friday, July 15 from 6:00-8:00 PM. and the Funeral Service will be held Saturday, July 16 at 10:00 AM., both being held at the West Centralia Community Church in Centralia, KS.
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Linda sorry for your loss
Will have you in our prayers
Prayers to all the family 🙏🙏🙏. Judy always had a smile to give away and was so fun to talk to at the bank!
Linda and Jerry,
Sorry for the loss of your sister.
Sonny, Kris, Tracy, Dawn and your families,
My heart aches for you all during this very difficult time.
I hope you are able to find some peace as you come together to remember your wife and mother.
Sonny and Family. So sorry for your loss. Remember our time together at VRHS fondly. Won’t be able to be at services but will keep you all in my prayers
sONNY AND FAMILY :
Y OU HAVE OUR DEEPEST sYMPATHY, WISHING YOU PEACE AND COMFORT AT THIS MOST DIFFICULT TIME .
Diane and I send our heartfelt condolences for the family’s loss. It was an honor to have met Judy, and known how much she loved, and was loved by, her family. She will be missed. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Sonny and Family, You all have my deepest sympathy. Judy was loved by so many and will be missed by many. There are no words of comfort to take away your pain, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sonny and family. My thoughts are with you all. Judy will truly be missed.
So sorry for your loss Sonny and family. 🙏🏻