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In Loving Memory Of
Judith Carol Dexter
1944—2024-10-27
Life & Legacy
Judith Carol Dexter
November 7, 1944 — October 27, 2024
Tooele
Judith Carol Dexter passed away on October 27, 2024, just 11 days shy of her 80th birthday.
Judi was notoriously late to everything, but she made it to heaven in time to celebrate her birthday with her parents and her brother, Jay. Judi was the oldest of seven children, born to Jack Faulkner Dexter and June Wright Dexter on November 7, 1944, at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City. At the time of her birth, Jack was deployed with the Coast Guard and was not able to be home, so on December 4, when Judi was just 4 weeks old, June and Aunt Nina packed her up and traveled by train to Seattle, Washington, where Jack met his new daughter for the first time.
The Dexter family moved several times, living in Logan, Utah; Vernal, Utah; and Center, Minnesota. After graduation from high school in Minnesota, Judi attended BYU for a brief time, where she met and married Kelly Monroe Pyne. They had seven children together and later divorced. Several years later, Judi met and married Daniel Waechter, who did a fabulous job stepping in to help Judi raise her brood. They were married for 25 years and later divorced.
Judi was always full of fun and mischief and was known by the grandkids as the “Fun Grandma.” Her grandkids were her joy, and she loved spending time with them. She loved holidays, especially Christmas and Easter, and created many special memories for her family. She could sometimes be overwhelmed by her preparations, and often we would receive a holiday box full of gifts that she had put together a few years before but had just gotten around to mailing!
Judi loved to craft and was usually neck-deep in boxes full of bits and bobs of craft supplies, which she used to create quilts, pillowcases, “bedazzled” jackets, heirloom dolls made from handkerchiefs, and folk paintings, just to name a few. Everyone who knew her has something she created in their home. Her “crate wall” filled with knick-knacks was legendary, and some version of it traveled with her wherever she lived.
Judi is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Jay Dexter, and her son-in-law, Jeffrey Brower. She is survived by her seven children: Kerry (Shannon) Pyne, Kent Pyne, Lisa Brower (Pieter), Daryl (Marlo) Pyne, Wendy (Ron) Conklin, Brent (Lisha) Pyne, and Cheri (Mark) Elwell; 28 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren, with two more on the way! She was looking forward to the day her posterity reached 100, and we have no doubt she’ll make it!
Services will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Coleman LDS Ward House, 180 South Coleman Street, Tooele, Utah.
Watch the services live on the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15UmbMx8sw/?mibextid=WC7FNe
Interment will be at the Tooele Cemetery immediately following the services, 361 South 100 East.
November 7, 1944 — October 27, 2024
Tooele
Judith Carol Dexter passed away on October 27, 2024, just 11 days shy of her 80th birthday.
Judi was notoriously late to everything, but she made it to heaven in time to celebrate her birthday with her parents and her brother, Jay. Judi was the oldest of seven children, born to Jack Faulkner Dexter and June Wright Dexter on November 7, 1944, at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City. At the time of her birth, Jack was deployed with the Coast Guard and was not able to be home, so on December 4, when Judi was just 4 weeks old, June and Aunt Nina packed her up and traveled by train to Seattle, Washington, where Jack met his new daughter for the first time.
The Dexter family moved several times, living in Logan, Utah; Vernal, Utah; and Center, Minnesota. After graduation from high school in Minnesota, Judi attended BYU for a brief time, where she met and married Kelly Monroe Pyne. They had seven children together and later divorced. Several years later, Judi met and married Daniel Waechter, who did a fabulous job stepping in to help Judi raise her brood. They were married for 25 years and later divorced.
Judi was always full of fun and mischief and was known by the grandkids as the “Fun Grandma.” Her grandkids were her joy, and she loved spending time with them. She loved holidays, especially Christmas and Easter, and created many special memories for her family. She could sometimes be overwhelmed by her preparations, and often we would receive a holiday box full of gifts that she had put together a few years before but had just gotten around to mailing!
Judi loved to craft and was usually neck-deep in boxes full of bits and bobs of craft supplies, which she used to create quilts, pillowcases, “bedazzled” jackets, heirloom dolls made from handkerchiefs, and folk paintings, just to name a few. Everyone who knew her has something she created in their home. Her “crate wall” filled with knick-knacks was legendary, and some version of it traveled with her wherever she lived.
Judi is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Jay Dexter, and her son-in-law, Jeffrey Brower. She is survived by her seven children: Kerry (Shannon) Pyne, Kent Pyne, Lisa Brower (Pieter), Daryl (Marlo) Pyne, Wendy (Ron) Conklin, Brent (Lisha) Pyne, and Cheri (Mark) Elwell; 28 grandchildren; and 35 great-grandchildren, with two more on the way! She was looking forward to the day her posterity reached 100, and we have no doubt she’ll make it!
Services will be held Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the Coleman LDS Ward House, 180 South Coleman Street, Tooele, Utah.
Watch the services live on the following link:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15UmbMx8sw/?mibextid=WC7FNe
Interment will be at the Tooele Cemetery immediately following the services, 361 South 100 East.
Memory Wall
In Honor & Remembrance
Brent & Lisha
Nov 4, 2024
Debra Wright Kososki
Judith, Is one of my cousin on my dads side of the family. I wish I had the opitunity to know better than I do.
I know she was a very loving and carring daughter, mother, friend, cousin, friend to many who knew her. I
got to see her parents when I moved to Utah years ago. I grew to know her siblings who were in Utah at the
time. I saw Judy and watched the love she showed toward her siblings when I got to visit their home. I know
she is with many family members who were waiting for her time to join with them. We all will be able to see
her once again as we continue on the right path towards our Heavenly Father. We love you Judy.
Nov 3, 2024
Patrick T Green
Judith,
Each of us has an undetermined amount of time here on earth and, what we do with the time have is critical and we must make the most of it! And your time was very meaningful leaving a great impact.
Your son Daryl is simply an amazing human! He and his amazing wife Marlo have continued your legacy with their three absolutely remarkable kids; Kyle, Tyler and of course Ms Brooke. Them with their children (Your grandchildren) are fantastic!
I also had the privilege of meeting your daughter Cheri and her children, also great people!
Your life here was a success and you have left a rich living legacy. May you find peace in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ and Thank you for the great gifts of life you have left behind.
Nov 2, 2024
Betty Patterson
I will miss Judy’s sweet spirit. She was a special lady and all who know her were blessed. And, yes, I have a beautiful angel that Judy made for me. It is a treasure as was Judy to all who knew her.
Nov 1, 2024
Tammy Wollam & Mindy Osmond
Tammy Wollam & Mindy Osmond has purchased Blooming Sympathy Garden for Judith Dexter
Oct 31, 2024
Janice Hemmert
I was so happy I got to meet her! Very sweet lady!
Oct 30, 2024
Dee Rosenquist
Julie and I are so sorry for your loss! Your in our thoughts and prayers!! Judy was a very sweet lady!!
Oct 30, 2024
Trudy D (Wright) Claiborne
My condolences to her family.
Oct 29, 2024
Spencer Houck
Prayers and condolences to your family
Oct 29, 2024
Linda Mae (Houck) See
Judi was one of the funest cousins, we will miss her, but know she is in a better, safer and more beautiful place
Oct 29, 2024
Brian Hansen
My deepest condolences to any and all, our hearts share the same pain and y’all are loved…
I’ve always said,
”those that we love may leave this earthly life, but they live on through us, our actions, our thoughts, our memories and within our hearts.” Aunt Judi was so incredibly goofy, loving, and so crafty! Her and my mom made some of the greatest quilts I’ve ever seen! They did so much together! Aunt Judi was loved dearly by all, and she will be greatly missed. Heaven gained a truly one of a kind genuine soul! You may be gone but you will not be forgotten, I love you
Oct 29, 2024