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Judith "Judy" N. (Nelson) Diaz
August 16th, 1939 - October 14th, 2017
Judith Nelson Diaz of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away October 14, 2017 at the age of 78.
A Navy wife, elementary school teacher, and mother, Judy was born August 16, 1939 in Durban, Natal, Republic of South Africa. She has resided in Colorado Springs since 1993.
Her interests included the Assistance League of Colorado Springs, P.E.O. Sisterhood, Red Hatters, Boy Scouts of America, and her family.
Judy is survived by her beloved husband of 48 years, Capt. Donald G. Diaz USN (Ret.), her daughter Jennifer D. Berry (Jamie) of Cumming, Georgia, her son Lt. Col. David S. Diaz USA (Catharina) stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, her brother John David Nelson of Litchfield, Minnesota, and sister Esther Hunter of Sherwood, Oregon. She is also survived by five grandchildren: Tristan, Andrew, Jackson, Jillian, and Juliette.
A memorial service will be had on Saturday, October 21st at 10:00 AM at First Lutheran Church, Colorado Springs, Colorado. She will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery at a future date. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Assistance League of Colorado Springs or Boy Scouts of America, Pikes Peak Council.
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Memories and Condolences
for Judith Diaz
Annette Rowell Jones
November 20, 2017
Dear Don,
This news came inexplicably to me today. I am so, so sorry for your loss, but happy for the many happy years you had together. God bless you and yours.
Lisa Holstein
October 25, 2017
Don,
I am so so very sorry. Words escape me and all I have to send are hugs and prayers to you and your family.
May Judy's memory always be for a blessing to you and your family.
Eagle Scout
Tim Brown
October 22, 2017
Don,
So sorry for your lost. I'll be thinking of you my friend.
Tim Brown
Nicholasville, KY
Buzz Borries
October 21, 2017
Don,
So sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers.
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John Schutt
October 21, 2017
So sorry to hear about Judy. She was a great person and I always enjoyed visiting with her at Boy Scout events. my thoughts and especially prayers are with you and your family family. I am sorry I will miss her service today as I am out of town.
October 21, 2017
To the family, please accept my deepest condolences. May all have peace and strength from Almighty God during this time.
Ellen
Bill Craft
October 20, 2017
Don
You are in my prayers
Bill Craft
Jillian Infusino
October 20, 2017
Don & the Diaz Family-
I am so very sorry to hear of Judy's passing. She was a wonderful lady and always a friendly face at BSA meetings. I will never forget her kindness, lovely smiles, big hugs, but most importantly her support and friendship. My prayers to you all. XO.
Jillian
October 20, 2017
Don,
May all that you've shared with your precious Judy bring you peace in your time of sadness. Lifting you and your family up in prayer.
From my heart,
Jeanette (Ms. Magnolia)
Steve Bradley
October 20, 2017
Don, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your wife, Judy. Please know we are thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Rick Williamson
October 20, 2017
Don, I am very saddened by this news. Praying for you and the family during this time of mourning.
May our God give you comfort, strength and peace!
God bless,
GLENDA LORD-WRIGHT
October 20, 2017
Dear Don, We're Praying God will comfort your heart as you walk through the loss of your Bride
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