Wilder, Judy

By Sabrina Biehl Published Nov 5, 2021 01:26 pm Updated Nov 19, 2021 02:59 pm

Judy Dayle Wilder, born September 3, 1942 passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at her residence in Sonora, California

Judy was born in Whittier and lived in North Hollywood and Fresno before moving to Sonora in 1959. She attended Sonora High School and Sacramento City College. She met Kerry in 1959 and they married in 1962. They raised their family, Lenny, Marty, and Wendy in the Sonora/Columbia area. Their extended family in the area included her parents Dale and Happy Heric, in-laws Al and Margaret Wilder, sister Jeanne and her children Diane, Becky, and David. Judy had many friends, was the quintessential homemaker, was involved with Columbia Elementary, and worked at Malore’s Candy, Wilder’s Hallmark, Wenzel’s, the Columbia City Hotel, and the Union Democrat. She was a member of St. Patrick’s Parish
and was on the Save Our St. Anne’s board. Judy dearly loved her five grandchildren: Justin, MaryJo and Luke Wilder, Leo and Lily Brown, and they adored her.

Terzich & Wilson Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements

Date of Death: 11/03/2021
Age: 79
Residence: Sonora, CA
Services: A Memorial Mass will be held Saturday, November 20, 2021 at 9 AM at St. Anne's Catholic Church, Church Lane, in Columbia, California. Inurnment will follow the Mass at the Cemetery.