Judy Pauley

Judy Pauley was born in Harlan, Iowa, February 20, 1956, the daughter of Ervin and Thelma Lickteig Pauley. She was raised on the farm north of Defiance and received her education in the Manilla Schools from which she graduated with the Class of 1974. Following high school Judy attended Grandview College in Des Moines, Iowa, on a gymnastics scholarship where she received her life debilitating injury September 19, 1975, ending her college career. After her injury and rehabilitation Judy made her home with her parents on the farm at Defiance, moving to Denison in 1997 to a new home that would better accommodate Judy’s needs. In the mornings Judy enjoyed listening to Christian programs on t.v. and radio. By 5 pm you could find her in her patio enjoying her favorite tunes and sipping a Busch Light. Judy loved following her nieces and nephews activities and visiting with everyone, especially her time at the sale barn. During the last three years a little angel named Tim Curnyn came to Judy that opened a whole new chapter in her life of traveling, adventures on her motor scooter, walks in the park and introducing her to Facebook. Judy will be lovingly remembered by her family and friends for her wonderful smile and upbeat attitude. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Denison. Judy died Sunday evening, February 19, 2012, at Crawford County Memorial Hospital in Denison, Iowa. At the time of her death she had been blessed with 55 years, 11 months and 29 days. Those remaining to cherish her memory include her parents, Ervin and Thelma Pauley of Denison, Iowa; four siblings: J.R. Pauley of Denison, Iowa, Maria (Jeff) Muhlbauer of Manilla, Iowa, Tom (Kim) Pauley, and John Pauley of Denison, Iowa; 13 nieces and nephews; 1 great niece; 1 great nephew; a special caretaker Velma Arkfeld, for over thirty years; and a host of other relatives and friends.