Judith "Judy" Dianne Stroud

It is with great sorrow that that family of Judith Dianne (Senteney) Stroud announce her passing. Judy went to dance with abandon on the streets of heaven on November 3, 2024, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Judy passed peacefully at home with her loving husband Jack by her side. Judy was born December 18, 1944, in Torrington, Wyoming, to Max and Grace (Haskins) Senteney, the fifth of twelve children. Little did anyone know, six days later in the same town and the same hospital, her soul mate and love of her life was born. They seemed destined to be together. The Senteney family lived in Mitchell, Ne, where Judy attended school until the 7th grade. In January of 1958, they moved to Ft. Laramie, Wyoming. It was there that Judy continued her schooling, graduating in 1963. During her high school years, she was a cheerleader and attended Girl’s State. She and her future husband Jack were a couple envied by many. After graduation, Judy attended Eastern Wyoming College while Jack enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1962. On September 12, 1964, Judy and her “Charming Sailor” jack were united in marriage in Rock Island, Il. They moved to Kingsville, Texas where Jack was stationed. While there, they were blessed with the birth of their first son, Gerald Scott (Jerry) Stroud in 1965. In April of 1966, Jack was discharged from the Navy. The couple moved to Illinois, where their second son James Joseph (Jim) Stound was born in 1967. Judy and Jack’s occupational adventures were diverse, including owning and operating an oil field hot shot service in Rock Springs, Wyoming, and team-driving for Werner Transportation for twenty years. They were a long-haul dynamic driving duo! In 2006, they retired and returned “home” to Torrington, Wyoming, where they had purchased a home in 1996. Judy was a kind, brave, caring and unimaginably generous wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She cared deeply for the people around her and made and impact on many, many lives. She loved to laugh, and she had a wonderful sense of humor. Her heart was happiest when spending time with her loved ones. Judy’s sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren brought great pride and joy to her life. At some point in time, the Pillsbury Dough Boy caught Judy’s attention, and she was always on the lookout to add items to her unique collection of kitchen items. In September of 2024, Judy and Jack celebrated 60 years of marriage. Their unwavering bond of love, commitment to one another, and dedication to family set a strong example for others. Waiting for Judy at heaven’s door were her parents, grandparents, and many aunts and uncles. Judy is survived by her soul mate and love of her life, Jack; sons Jerry (Kim) Stroud and Jim Stroud; grandchildren Jesse (Taylor) Stroud, Amanda (David) Theis and Stephanie (Josh) Dillard; great grandchildren Sophia Theis, Freya Dillard, Emberlie Stroud, XoMaria Stroud and Crimsyn Stroud; siblings Max (Marsha) Senteney, Jeanne Schwartzkopf, Nancy (Terry) Watson, Glenda Zeigler, Larry Senteney, Pam (Jerry) Surber, Donna (Dale) Aurich, Wendy (Jim) Milligan, Randy (Nancy) Senteney, Dana (David) Bell and Kevin Senteney. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members. As Judy found joy in life and shared it with others, her family asks that you do the same – go out and do something that brings you real joy and share it with those around you. A memorial for Judy will be held at a later date. She will be missed forever. Until we meet again. “When peace life a river attendeth my way, when sorrow like sea billows roll; whatever my lot, thou has taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul”

Judith "Judy" Dianne Stroud

December 18, 1944 - November 3, 2024