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The Life of DERALD L JUDSON SR.

Derald L. "Judd" Judson, Sr. passed away September 10, 2005 at Mercy Medical Center at the age of 65.  Derald was born on August 23, 1940 to Leroy and Violet Judson in Deer Creek, MN and moved to Des Moines in 1951.

Derald leaves behind his loving wife, Sharon, one son, Derald, (Lisa) Judson, Jr. of Altoona; daughters, Valerie (Randy) Jackson, and Leslee Judson, both of Des Moines.  Grandchildren: Jenna and Jamie McGrew, Linsay and Joslyn Jackson, Joseph and Katelyn Judson and Judd Judson; brothers:  Marvin (Patricia) Judson of Leavenworth, KS, Kenneth (Doris) Judson of Alexandria, MN, Billy Wayne Dodson of Swan, IA; sisters: Sharon Brady of Des Moines, Laura (Glenn) Worrall of Lansing, KS, Joan Hanson of Redding, CA, Lillian (Pat) Flaherry of Pleasant Hill, Mother-in-law, Evelyn Thompson, sister-in-law:  Phyllis Perrotta of Wickenberg, AZ, Brother/Sisters-in-law:  Jerry & Loretta Cowart, Janice & Ronnie Funk, Cheryl & Ron Turner, Art Thompson; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Violet & Bill Dodson, brother: James Judson; sister: Charlotte Brandt, Newphes:  Eddie John Walte, Snook Senne and Brett Cowart.

Derald has been the owner and operator of the Norwood Inn for over 40 years.  His customers were more than just customers, they were his friends.  He was a member of the Za-Ga-Zig Shrine, Saydel Little League, Snowmobile Club, Elks Lodge #98, Power Squadron, Laborers Local #177.  He was Golden Gloves champion in the early 1950's.  He loved camping at Lake Rathbun, spending time with his children and grandchildren.  He never knew a stranger and will be missed by all.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, September 14 at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens Funeral Home.  Visitation will be Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Children's Hospital.

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