Obituary for Judith A. Petersen

Judith A. Petersen of West Liberty, passed away on Monday August 7, 2023 at Simpson Memorial Home with her family at her side.

Judith Ann Hatfield was born on April 9, 1941 in Muscatine, Iowa, the daughter of William Henry and Mabel Jane (Moomey) Hatfield.   She worked for many years at Harland’s restaurant in Davenport, Iowa where she loved sharing family memories with all her customers. She constantly surrounded herself with family photos, they were placed everywhere in her home. Judy will also be remembered for her spunky personality, and for the jokes she loved to tell everyone. 

Judy will be deeply missed by her children, Vicky (Kevin) Gute of Moscow, Vaun McGrew of Moscow, Tim (Cathy) McGrew of California; grandchildren Stephanie (Dana) Wells, Kory (Crystal) Gute, Kelsey (Andrew) Wulfekuhle, Cody (Vanessa) McGrew, Lindsey (Jacob) Stieger; ten greatgrandchildren, her brothers Teddy (Ann) Hatfield, and Thomas (Sharon) Hatfield, and many nieces and nephews. 

Judy was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Robert, William, Walter, and Edward Hatfield; and sisters Dorothy Beason, Genevieve McDaniel, Shirley Dieckman, and Jane Morgan.

The family would like to thank Simpson Memorial Home and St Croix Hospice for the amazing care they provided for their mother.