Judith Ann Lillard (Sieben)

Judith Ann (Sieben) Lillard

February 9, 1948 ~ October 1, 2015

On October 1st, Judith Ann Lillard lost her valiant battle against cancer.  Judy was born in Evanston, Illinois, on February 9, 1948.  She was only 67 years old, but she lived life with the vigor of a 40 year old!

Judy is survived by her husband, Dave Lillard, sons Jeffry Lillard of Arboles, CO, Jason Lillard of Durango, CO, Justin Lillard of Durango, CO, and grandson Mitchell Ryan Lillard, also of Durango, CO, brother Robert Sieben of California, as well as a multitude of brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephew, cousins, and more wonderful friends than any girl could ever ask for.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Kay (Salisbury) Sieben, father Ralph Sieben, and brother Dick Sieben.

Judy and her mother moved from Evanston, Illinois, to Boulder, Colorado in 1961, where she attended Fairview H.S. and graduated from Boulder H.S.  She and her husband, Dave Lillard, were married on October 9, 1964 at the Lillard family home in Boulder.  They made Boulder their home until 1985 when they packed up their family and moved west to Montrose.

Judy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend extraordinaire.  Judy loved yoga, camping/fishing/boating with friends and family, and enjoyed interviewing and writing “Life Stories” for others.  She lived life with a passion for music, dancing, and frolicking with friends and loved ones.

A Memorial Service will be held at Crippin Funeral Home Chapel (on the corner of Main St. and Nevada) in Montrose on Friday, October 23rd at 1:30 p.m.  Please no black, brown, or gray garb for this gathering.  She requested cheerful, bright bold colors – like a spring bouquet from the garden!  Following the Memorial Service, family and friends should join us in a “Celebration of Life” to be held from 3:00p.m. to “whenever” at the Montrose Elk’s Club on Hillcrest Avenue.  Food will be served, and music will be provided by the Anders Brothers’ Band, so wear your dancing shoes!!

In lieu of flowers, if you wish to make a monetary contribution, in Judy’s name to the “San Juan Cancer Center,” she would be pleased.  During her battle against cancer, she became very attached to the nurses and staff of both the “San Juan Cancer Center” and the “Montrose Memorial Hospital.”  If you wish to contribute, please send checks made out to San Juan Cancer Center, with the notation “In Memory of Judy Lillard.”

Address:  Attn: Francie Smiles, Resource Coordinator, San Juan Cancer Center, 645 South 5th St., Montrose, Co. 81401.  For further questions, please contact Francie Smiles at (970) 252-2814.  Condolences may also be sent to the family at pamdickL@gmail.com.  Crippin Funeral Home & Crematory, in Montrose, Co. is assisting the family.