Judith Orr 1948 - 2017
Judith Ann Orr, 69, of Beaverdam died Oct. 30, 2017, at 5:59 p.m. at Lima Memorial Health System. Judy was born Jan. 23, 1948 in Bluffton to the late Clarence and Norma (Bushong) Burkholder. On March 29, 1968, she married David Orr who preceded her in death on April 27, 2016.
Judy was a homemaker.
Survivors include a special nephew, Bryan (Casey) Burkholder of Columbus Grove and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Judy was preceded in death by a sister, Linda Goecke and a nephew, Jeffrey Burkholder.
Services will be held Friday, Nov. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Beaverdam following the service. Visitation will be Thursday from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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