Judith “Judy” Einarson

Bismarck

Judith “Judy” Einarson, 86, Bismarck, formerly of Minot and Upham, died Friday, August 25, 2023, at the Baptist Health and Rehab Care Center in Bismarck.

On Nov. 25th 1936 in Harvey, ND, Judith Lee Stock was born to Albert and Myrtle (Alfson) Stock. She was raised and attended elementary and high school in Fessenden, ND. Judy went on to college at Valley City State College and received her Elementary Teaching Certificate.

Judy taught first grade at Bel Air and Longfellow Elementary Schools in Minot, ND. It was at Longfellow Elementary where she met her lifelong sweetheart, Stefan Einarson.

Stef and Judy were married on August 12, 1961, in Minot. They had two children while living in Minot, Corey and Gail. They moved to Bemidji, MN in the summer of 1969, and resided there while Stef taught at BSC and Judy stayed home with the kids.

In 1975, they moved to Upham where mom was a farmer’s wife. Judy always had goodies and baked goods ready when the neighbors would stop by for coffee or a full meal if needed. Judy was always ready for company any time of day!

After Stef’s passing in 1986, Judy returned to Minot and worked at Bel Air, Perkett and Lewis and Clark Elementary Schools. Judy had a true passion for children. Judy worked in the Title 1 Reading program, where she assisted young children with reading. She retired in 2002, but still wanted to work with children. She volunteered and became “Grandma Judy” helping in various classrooms but mainly with Amy Neal’s kindergarten class at Lewis & Clark School. Judy’s dedication to all the students was endless!

To keep busy when not working with children she worked as a banquet server at the Holiday Inn and The Grand Hotel. As her health declined, she moved to Bismarck and resided at the Baptist Health and Rehab Center, where she could be closer to her family.

Judy was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Minot, where she continued her journey in faith for many years. Along with her love for the Lord, Judy shared a deep love for all her family. She especially enjoyed gardening pansy flowers. Judy will be remembered most for her sweet helping and loving demeanor toward all who crossed her path.

Judy is survived by her children Corey (Jocelyn) Einarson, Prior Lake, MN and Gail (Dale) Luithle, Bismarck, ND; grandchildren Stefan (Morgan) Einarson, Chloe Einarson, Brittney and Nathan Luithle; brother Allen (Patti) Stock; brothers-in-law Einar (Elaine) Einarson and George Hofmann; sister-in-law Ollie (Bruce) Baker, and several nieces, nephews and wonderful relatives.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Myrtle Stock, stepmother Lorene Stock; husband, Stef; mother and father-in-law Olive and Einar Einarson Sr.; sisters-in-law Shirley Hofmann and Fay Aipoalani and brother-in-law Don Aipoalani.

Celebration of Life Service for Judy Einarson: 11 a.m. Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Christ Lutheran Church, Minot. To view a livestream of the service or to share memories and condolences access her obituary at www.thomasfamilyfuneralhome.com.

Interment: Melankton Cemetery, rural Kramer, ND on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at 2 p.m.

Visitation: Friday, September 1, 2023, from 3-5 p.m. at the Thomas Family Funeral Home, Minot, with a Prayer Service to follow at 5:30 p.m. in the Thomas Family Funeral Home Chapel.

Published by The Minot Daily News, August 30, 2023.