Judy Lee Peters

May 13, 2020, heaven gained an angel, Judy Lee Peters who received her wings. Judy was born on December 14th to Edwin and Gladys Gessele. She was the eldest of 3 siblings. Judy discovered her love for children very early in life. She often helped take care of her brother Eddy and sister Rhonda. Judy found the love of her life, Don Peters, at the Opportunity Community Club. Shortly after Don left for the Marine Corps where he was stationed in Okinawa, Japan. Judy waited 4 long years for her soul mate to return knowing he was truly the only one for her. After his return, Don and Judy were married on June 9, 1962. Together they raised 6 children, Donald, Kevin, Steven, Tammy, Tasha, and Jasmine. However, Judy was a "mom" to hundreds of children. Don and Judy opened their home to many foster children for 20 plus years. No person in need was ever turned away from the Peters' household. Mom touched the lives of many through her special gift of love. She truly had a heart of gold. Mom had spontaneous wit that made you smile and wisdom that truly made you think. Judy worked for many years as a Childcare Provider at her daughter Tammy's Child Care. She had an amazing gift that many were drawn to her. Children and Day Care families still refer to her affectionately as "Grandma Daycare". Anyone who knew Judy knew she always had a baby in each arm and often one on each knee. She was truly a Guardian Angel. Judy looked forward to Thursday afternoons at Hobby Lobby with her sister and lifelong best friend Rhonda. Rhonda meant the world to Judy. Many memories were made on those trips. Scrapbooking was one of Judy's favorite hobbies. She made many books to leave for her family. She would count down the days until the scrapbooking retreat with her "girls" and would always have a surprise or two up her sleeve for us. Judy's true love in life was her family. There was no greater gift to her. While she would always say how blessed she was she never truly knew that it was everyone else who was blessed to know and be loved by such an amazing person. Love and compassion radiated off of her like the sun. She truly was "Our Sunshine." Judy is survived by her Children: Donald (JoAnn) Peters, Kevin (Roseanna) Peters, Steven (Debbie) Peters, Tammy (Kody) Peters-Fischer, Tasha Peters and Jasmine (Chad) Peterson. Her Grandchildren, Erika Peters, MaKayIee Peters-Fischer, Nickole Peters-Fischer, Colton Peters, Carson Peters, Larken Peterson and MaLaynee Peterson. Her Brother Edwin (Merilee) Gessele, Sister Rhonda (Jack) Duffield. Brother in laws, John Peters and Edward Peters, and many cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and other children. Judy is peceded in death by the love of her life, Donald Peters, her loving parents, Edwin and Gladys Gessele. Her dear sister in law Joyce Peters. Due to Judy's wish cremation has taken place, there will be a private family grave side service. There will be a celebration of life June 6th at Country Bumpkin Child Care at 2pm. Please bring your own lawn chair, and a mask, if you choose. In lieu of flowers and gifts the family request donations be made to a Memorial fund for Country Bumpkin Child Care at First Montana Bank in Anaconda, in memory of the many hours Judy Lee spent her time caring and loving children.

Celebration of Life

JUN 6. 2:00 PM (MST)

Country Bumpkin Child Care 3 N. Norris Ave. Anaconda, MT 59711