Judy Charette

ST. IGNATIUS — Judy Charette, 62, of Graham, Wash., died Saturday, Nov. 11, 2006, surrounded by her loving family and friends at her brother's home in Ronan.

Judy was born in St. Ignatius on April 17, 1944, to Georgia Meyers and Frank Charette member of the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribe, she was raised on the Flathead Reservation. Judy worked for Boeing for many years.

She is survived by her longtime love, friend and husband, Richard Hansford of Graham; her sons Jay Lena and Jimmy Lena of Oklahoma and Marty Hansford of Graham; her grandchildren Grayson and Maddie Hansford of Graham; her brother Laurel "Babe" Charette (Lori) of St. Ignatius; her brothers-in- law Dennis and Bill Hansford of Graham; her sister-in-law Tedi Charette of Ronan; nieces Sandra Charette-Barnaby (Tony) and their children Misty, Valdena, Tashina and Anton of Ronan, Kim Charette (Mike McCrea) and their children Brandi, Jr. and Yancy of Pablo, Jill Charette of Phoenix, AZ, Lori Charette of Florida, Margaret Wheeler of Polson, Charlotte Wheeler of Pablo and Rosie Wheeler of St. Ignatius; her nephews Brian Charette (Stephani) of Ronan, Monte Bluff (Susan) of Usk, Wash., Charles "Chuck" Charette of Ronan, Lance Charette and his children of Indiana, John Charette of Utah, Wayde Charette of Hawaii, John Wheeler and Jimmy Wheeler of Arlee; cousins Darlene and Marlene Neuman, Monica Neuman, Tina Neuman and Gale (Gordon) Fyant.

She was preceded in death by her mother Georgie Meyers, her father Frank Charette, her brothers Skip Wheeler, John Wheeler and Norm Charette.

Through our sorrow and tears, we still remember earlier years, where your love and laughter made us smile. Your visits, phone calls and our special trip. The stories and photos so we will never forget. The word "Home" means with your family. So in every teardrop there is a memory. Now rest in peace, you have earned it.

The funeral service was held Nov. 14 in the Longhouse. Interment was in the St. Ignatius Catholic Cemetery.

Foster and Durgeloh Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.