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Larkin Mortuary Riverton, 3688 W 12600 S, Riverton, UT 84065Thursday Apr 17, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM
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Corrine Judith (Judy) DeBry Jordison, born on January 27, 1940, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to John Jacob (Jake) DeBry and Dorothy Marie Magera DeBry, passed away peacefully in her home on April 11th , after a courageous battle with liver cancer. She was a breast cancer survivor of 16 years.
Judy married the love of her life, Matthew Kent Jordison, on May 28, 1957, and was sealed in the Salt Lake Temple in 1965. Their 68-year union was a testament to love and teamwork, as they built a beautiful life together, raising their children and creating lasting memories.
She is preceded in death by her parents, two infant brothers, and her brothers Charles (Bud) Debry (Kathy), Jerry Debry (Helen), and Danny Debry.
Judy is survived by her devoted husband, Kent, sister in law, Pat Debry, her loving children, Corrine Miller Church (Wes Miller and Scott Church), Brad Jordison (Alene), Rick Jordison, Gary Jordison, and Kurt Jordison (Krista), as well as 10 grandchildren, Jake Jordison, Wesley Miller, Cheston Jordison, Kaydee Sorensen, Larissa Pemberton, Madalynn Fox, Chancey Jordison, Shelby Jordison, Ashlee Baker Skeen, Victor Miller, step grand-children, Chandler Coley, Charity Wilcox, also 23 sweet great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
She grew up with humble beginnings, improving her family's circumstances through a strong work ethic. She attended Cyprus High School in Magna, Utah, and went on to work for Deseret Pharmaceutical, Harmon's Courtesy Booth, Granite Furniture Credit, and Citi Bank Finance. Judy was known as a reliable, honest and hard-working employee and trusted by all who knew her.
Judy served in the Primary Presidency of the East Midvale 5th Ward, displaying her commitment to her faith and community. Her passions included gardening, landscaping, homemaking, and cooking. Judy was an exceptional cook, preparing meals for her family, especially her four growing boys. As a skilled seamstress, she lovingly sewed school outfits and dresses for her daughter, Corrine.
She had an incredible talent for decorating and beautifying every home she lived in. Her kind and generous heart was well known to all who crossed her path. She and Kent were a team in every sense, dedicating themselves to raising their family with love, strength, and unity.
Judy's memory will be cherished by her family, friends, and all whose lives she touched, her life serves as a legacy of love, hard work, and kindness. She will be deeply missed but remembered fondly by all who knew her.
The family would like to extend their gratitude for the support and love during this time. The team at Quality home hospice and homecare also deserve some recognition for Judy’s care, Tamara, Megan, Kimberly, Jessica, April, Maricruz, Yolanda were all remarkable. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to organizations supporting cancer research, reflecting Judy's enduring strength and resilience.
Services for Judy will be on Thursday, 4/17/2025 at Larkin Mortuary Riverton, 3688 W 12600 S, Riverton, UT 84065.
A viewing will start at 11:30 am, funeral services will begin at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow the services at the Riverton City Cemetery, 1500 W 13200 S, Riverton, UT 84065.
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Rest in peace grandma
Bug Brad, how sorry we are at passing of your beautiful mother. We love you and Alene and pray for your comfort and peace at this time. Thank you for you example of kindness and love. Uncle Kent & Vicki
Dear Cory and Brad and kids it is with great sadness to hear of your mothers passing. As you know she is in a better place
with less pain and she is in heaven with grandpa and grandma. Your mom was very kind to me and Wendy when we were married. As you my know all of the siblings had a very hard life, with many struggles. Please accept mine and Wendy's condolences.
Thank you all so much for showing me what kind families who love each other look like.