Eleanor "Judy" Parish

Eleanor “Judy” Parish, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, at Montrose Memorial Hospital, surrounded by family.

Born Eleanor Cecelia Biere at the family farmhouse near Dunbar, Nebraska on March 30, 1927, Eleanor grew up helping her parents, Frank and Ella Biere, with all of the tasks on the farm, including helping to raise her 3 younger siblings, Frances, Earl and Allan. At an early age, she and her friends decided she liked the name “Judy” and has been generally known as Judy Parish in her adult life outside of Nebraska. 

Upon graduation from high school in Nebraska City, she attended Peru State Teachers College and taught for 3 years in the Otoe County school district. Later moving to Denver, Colorado to be employed by United Airlines, she met Frank H. Parish, whom she married in 1951. Frank and Judy moved several times during their first 20 years of marriage, residing in Limon, CO, Great Falls, MT, LaJunta, CO, Lamar, CO, and Durango, CO. During this time, they had three children, ultimately settling for good in Montrose Colorado in 1970.

Judy was a confirmed and active member in the Anglican Church and was the backbone of support for the family business that she and Frank started in 1970. When the business allowed them time away, they enjoyed traveling with friends and family. Judy’s grandchildren and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. 

Judy is survived by her three children, Steven (Kathy), Gregory (Lisa) and Beth (Denis); 8 grandchildren, Nicholas (Jen), Jenifer, Robert (Ashley), Heather (Sterling), Brandon (Alisa), Amber (Nate), Rebekah (Joe) and Heather (Tristen); and 14 great grandchildren. 

A memorial service to celebrate Judy’s life and legacy will be held on August 1, 2024, at All Saints Anglican Church in Montrose, Colorado. The service will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed immediately by a light lunch in the “Magee” Parish Hall. Those unable to attend in person can stream the service at the All Saints Anglican Church Facebook page. 

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to Hope West in Montrose at https://www.hopewestco.org/montrose or 725 S. 4th Street, Montrose, CO 81401.