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Judy Ann Luers

December 20, 1942 - January 21, 2018

“That we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all that we love deeply becomes part of us” – Helen Keller


Born Judy Ann Spears in Fort Smith, AR, she was a graduate of Fort Smith High School class of 1960. Judy was an active member of her community. She was a member of a number of historical societies and supported a variety of community non-profits. Judy worked for 25 years as an Executive Secretary for various government agencies in AR and CA. She loved the outdoors; hiking, fishing and exploring many parts of this beautiful country.


Judy is survived by her husband D. John Luers and their three sons Eric, Jeff and Mark, her brother Richard Spears, and aunts Patricia Becker and Jerrie Martin. Predeceased by her parents Benjamin and Freeda Spears and her son Kirk Luers. Judy passed away peacefully on January 21st, 2018 with her family by her side. A memorial service is being held at Rainbow Chapel, Rose Hills Memorial Park in Whittier, CA on Sat Jan 27th at 3pm. Please donate to Easterseals or SPCLA in lieu of flowers.