Julia Glidden

Julia "Judy" Glidden, 68, of Bruneau, left to be with the Lord after fighting a good fight with lymphoma brain cancer. She passed away at her home peacefully surrounded by family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 20, 2017, at the American Legion Hall in Bruneau. Inurnment will follow at the Bruneau Cemetery. Cremation is under the care of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel, in Mountain Home.

Judy was born Dec. 2, 1948, in Chicago Heights, Ill. Judy and her family lived in various states before settling in Wilder in 1964. Throughout her childhood years, she and her older sisters were inseparable, making every day their adventure. She also cared for her younger siblings.

In 1975, Judy married William "Bill" Glidden of Bruneau. Judy and Bill were happily married for 42 years, and they had two sons. Judy was a loving, hardworking wife and homemaker.

She was totally committed to her family. Her husband, sons and grandchildren were her pride and joy, she also had a great love for her daughter in-law.

Amongst her interest, she enjoyed reading her Bible, walking, crocheting, caring for her dogs and growing her vegetable garden. She especially loved her flower garden, where she spent much of her loving and nurturing days with her two little granddaughters.

Judy is survived by her husband, Bill Glidden; two sons, John and his wife, Crystal Glidden of Bruneau and Donald Glidden of Elko; two granddaughters, Jay Lee Rain and Madison; two sisters, Maria and her husband, Phil Daniels of Wisconsin; Linda and her husband, Jerry Dudley of Boise; two brothers, Joe Rodriguez of Caldwell and Juan Rodriguez of Marsing; two brother in-laws, Donald Glidden and Ray Glidden; and many caring nephews, nieces and friends. She will be missed.