It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Judith Elaine Kreun, age 80, on Sunday, October 20, 2024.

Judy is preceded in death by her parents, James and Marie (Vanderstoep) Roelofs. Judy is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Darrell; her children, Kelli (Chuck), Tadd (Jodi), Traci (Bruce); cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and her brother, Bob Roelofs.

Judy got her Bachelor of Arts degree in Education at Northwestern College in Orange City, IA in 1967 but her love of music drew her to a path of teaching private piano lessons as well as a church organist for 34 years. Judy said that music was God's gift to her.

Judy would also tell you the "fun fact" of her life was sitting at over 800 basketball games over the years supporting Darrell first as a player and then as a coach.

The lake and the woods called to Judy. In retirement, Judy and Darrell were able to fulfill their dream of living at the lake in northern Minnesota on Little Turtle Lake.

Even in retirement, Judy continued to teach piano to friends and remained a church organist for another 20 years, until her health prevented her from continuing to play. Judy was also known for her green thumb and her love of tending to her vegetable gardens (she had a knack for growing tomatoes even in the harsh northern MN weather) and flowers. She was also an avid fisherwoman; she would tell you she didn't get to fish nearly enough. She also loved pontoon rides and listening to the call of the loons and watching eagle's soar.

Visitation will be Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 12:00PM at Bigfork Presbyterian Church, followed by the 1:00PM memorial service. Rev. Ray Cole will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred to Sam's Place, PO Box 313, Bigfork, MN 56628. https://www.gofundme.com/f/put-a-roof-on-sams-place

May my life be a sweet symphony playing a lilting melody followed by a lingering refrain. May the instruments resound with a:

Prelude of prayer

Largo of love

Strain of strength

Kyrie of kindness

Gracenote of generosity

Anthem of acclamation

Jubilee of joy

Pianissimo of peace

Offertory of obedience

Hymn of humility

Psalm of patience

Forte of faith

Hark of hope

Concerto of concern

Rest of serenity

Gloria of goodness

Postlude of praise

That is composed and conducted by the Master Maestro, CHRIST, THE LORD!

• Jane Lippy