Judith Ann Ricker
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On January 1st, Judith Ann Ricker beloved wife, mom, grandmother, great/great-great grandmother, left this world to be with her Heavenly Father. She was born on September 24, 1938 in Portland, Maine, daughter of Harriett and Robert Wernig. She was the oldest of six children, Dennis Lessard (deceased), Barbara (Efrem) Velez- Naples, ME, Edwin (Barbara) Lessard- Biloxi, MI, Carole Wernig- Portland, ME (her best friend and sister) and Maureen Wernig (deceased).
Judy graduated in 1957 from Portland High School and married her sweetheart, Donald D. Ricker, Sr. on February 1, 1958. They had three children, Donald Ricker, Jr.-Albuquerque, NM , Kim (Dave) Schouweiler-Canon City, CO and Richard (Mei-Fang) Ricker-Lubbock, TX; Terri Ricker-Daughter-in-law. She loved her family and her grandchildren, Jennifer (Sean) Bolton, Tara (Scott) Weatherly, Sean Ricker, Kayla (Eric) Harshman and Kate Ricker. Five great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. She was also loved by many nieces and nephews.
Judy's love, hospitality and laughter will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. Though, visually disabled she never let that affect her positive outlook on life.
Judy and Don settled in Lubbock fifteen years ago and were members of St. Matthew United Methodist Church where they made many wonderful friends.
Memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Thursday, January 6, 2022 at St. Matthew United Methodist Church 5320 50th Street Lubbock, TX 79414 with Pastor Todd Sons officiating.