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Judith Lancaster Obituary
Judith Dianne Phillips Lancaster, age 78, passed away May 16, 2021, from a cancer related illness.
Judy was born on August 9, 1942 in San Diego, CA. At the age of 53 she received a degree in Nursing, which was her life-long dream (So she could take care of medical needs of her family). She was married to her husband, Ron Lancaster, for 60 years. Judy was actively involved with her church and she loved to travel, garden and was an avid reader. A founding member of the Christian Writers Club of Oklahoma.
Judy Lancaster is survived by her husband, Ron, of Manitou Springs, CO, three children, Jeff Lancaster, Sharon Willson, William Lancaster, their spouses, twelve grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother Jerry Phillips, sisters Karen Cope and Sherry Gambrell, and brother Donovan Arterburn. Preceded in death by her parents Don & Ethel Arterburn, and brother William Phillips. The visitation will be held at Swan-Law Funeral Home on May 28, 2021, from 4 - 7 PM. Funeral service will be held at the First Southern Baptist church, 1409 Palmer Park BLVD, Colorado Springs, CO, on May 29, 2021 at 10 AM. A burial service will follow for family and close friends at the Crystal Valley Cemetery in Manitou Springs, CO. The church will provide a reception for the family and close friends following the burial service.
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Memories and Condolences
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Diana and Alan Lambert
June 4, 2021
Judy was one of my dearest-lifetime friends and a beautiful soul to all she met. She donated her time to her family, church and friends. in the late 1970s, Judy, Yannah Stephenson and I formed a three-fold-cord friendship to form the 'Christian Writers'. We desired there be a place where writers could have a voice about their personal world and their faith. Ron and Judy often opened their home for my family. Many memories can still be seen in my mind's eye of Judy's three children and my four children run and play till the cows came home. And now, so many days have gone by, yet the love my family has for Judy's large family lives forever fresh in our hearts and soul. How blessed are we who knew Judy in this lifetime and to have someone as lovely as her grace our days here and forever.
Jeff
May 24, 2021
Definitely a good life. My mother made many good memories with friends and family. Will miss her in the times ahead.
The opportunities in this life are great! Thank God.
The main consolation I have is the future times with her in heaven. She was always thankful for the love that God shows in Jesus. I have confidence in Jesus, the one who chose her, will take care of us. Her work and his are not finished, even greater times ahead.
Will be good to spend time with friends and relatives the week of the memorial celebration, and days coming too.
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