Died Monday August 1, 2016 at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha surrounded by her family.
Judy was born September 15, 1942 to George and Vi (Culp) Bluma in Omaha, Nebraska. She grew up in Arlington. After high school, she attended nursing school at Lincoln General Hospital. After graduating as an RN, she met Charles Wilsey at a USO dance, and later they eloped in Denver on June 2, 1962. They moved to Lincoln where she worked as a nurse, and later moved to Columbus where she worked in the ICU for the next 35 years.
They moved to Fremont after she retired in 2007 to be closer to two of her grandchildren. She enjoyed watching all of their sporting activities; making quilts for the Linus Club, for children in hospitals, and for anyone else who wanted a blanket. If she wasn't at her sewing machine, you would find her at the thrift stores, garage sales, or auctions looking for her next bargain.
Judy is survived by her husband Chuck, two sons Mark (Deb) Wilsey of Virginia Beach, VA, Matt (Debbi) Wilsey, of Columbus, and daughter Michele (Terry) Synovec of Fremont. Her four grandsons, Chris Wilsey, Josh Wilsey (fiancé Monica Hottle), Tyler Synovec, and Trevor Synovec. Her siblings Stan (Sondra) Bluma, Steve (Ruth Ann) Bluma, Kathy (Roger) Nettleton, Jane (Gale) Breitkreutz and many nieces and nephews.
Her service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont, on Friday, August 5th at 10:30 a.m. Visitation with family will be held at Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel on Thursday from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family to be distributed to charities near and dear to her heart.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(14)
Alan Anson
Harriman, TN Saturday, August 6, 2016 Chuck, Mark, Matt, and families:My prayers are with you, and may the days ahead provide you some comfort during this difficult time. God Bless you all.
carol and duayne
columbus, NE Thursday, August 4, 2016 Matt and Debbi, and families, We are so sorry for your loss, Judy was a very nice person, Our thoughts are with you.Carol Uden
Columbus, NE Thursday, August 4, 2016 Chuck and family,Cherish all the precious memories of your wife/mother. She was a fun and loving person. I remember working with her at the hospital, church and school. God's blessings to all of you in this difficult time.
Nicole Blaser
Columbus, NE Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Heartfelt sympathy to your family during this difficult time. I worked with Judy for many years at the Columbus hospital and learned a lot from her. She always had a story to tell and she was so proud of her children and grandchildren. Prayers for you all!Bernie Fleischacker
Columbus, NE Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Wilsey family,I was saddened to hear of the loss of your wife and mother. My sincere condolences to you all.
Joyce Cruickshank
Columbus, NE Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Dear Chuck, Mark, Matt and Michelle - So sorry to hear of Judy's passing. I remember her as one of the first people I met when we moved to Columbus. Many memories from our days at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School and all of the basketball and volleyball games. May God give you all peace in the days ahead. Remember, she may be gone from this life but has entered and beautiful Eternal Life..Sue Ligenza
Columbus, NE Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Wilsey family: You have our deepest sympathy in your great loss! She was a wonderful, kind lady who welcomed everyone! I am so glad that I got to visit with her in April at Matt's party.MATT, you are like a brother to me and I hope you know that when you need me I WILL be there for you, sometimes you need someone to listen who is not grieving also.
Rest in peace MS. Judy and thank you for welcoming me into your family.
Sue, Todd and Kyle
Catherine Hare
Columbus, NE Wednesday, August 3, 2016 My sympathy to all the family.Many years together at Columbus Hospital.
Sam & Donna Christensen
Columbus, NE Wednesday, August 3, 2016 We are very sorry to hear of the loss of your dear wife mother and grandmother.Glad to hear she still did all of her fun things like here in Columbus. She was a fun and kind lady. Our prayers are with you.God Bless Sam and Donna ChristensenJoan Dorr
Lewisville, TX Wednesday, August 3, 2016 May loving memories of your mother fill your thoughts and hearts at this difficult time. I wish I was closer to wrap you up with a big hug and lend a helping hand. I'm sending you all love, prayers and strength.michele foreman
columbus, NE Wednesday, August 3, 2016 so sorry to hear about Judy, she was a awesome person and always so nice when we would drop off bikes for Chuck to fix. Chuck and family if you need anything please let us know. prayers are with you.Deb Miller
Columbus, NE Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Chuck, Mark, Matt & Michelle - Heartfelt Sympathies to you all with the loss of Judy. As we were all growing up together we all had three Mom's looking out for us kids, Judy was one of those Mom's. I can still hear her loud unique laugh today. We all take those days for granted and believe that our loved ones will never go away and life as we know it being young will never change. Our neighborhood was pretty close and how I miss those days. Judy was always approachable and easy to talk to. As you have said your Good-byes to your Wife, Mother and Grandmother, you know that she will be your angel looking in on all of you.With the most heartfelt sympathy and tears our close neighborhood group lost a piece of each of us as well. Love You all!
Jim and Andrea Campbell
Grand island, NE Tuesday, August 2, 2016 So sorry for your loss.Judy was such a sweet lady, and a great mother inlaw to our daughter DEBBI.Joan & Richard Porter
Fremont,, NE Tuesday, August 2, 2016 Dear Michelle, Terry and family, To Judy's extended family.We can't say that we knew Judy personally, but we did know you, Chuck , Michelle and Terry and family. I know Judy had a hard fight and how devoted you were Michelle. We can now thank our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ that she is finally at rest and no longer suffering. Thanks be to God! May you also find God's comfort to be with you as you adjust to living without her physical being. You still have and will always hold the memory of her in your hearts.
Sincerely, Richard and Joan