Judy Jean Chandler

Judy Jean Chandler, 83, passed away peacefully on Feb. 18 in Weiser, Idaho, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to her family.

 Born on Aug. 20, 1942, in San Diego, Calif., to Stan and Jean Kuder. Judy grew up under the California sun. It was there that she met the love of her life, Wayne Chandler, while he was stationed in San Diego with the United States Navy. They married on Feb. 7, 1960, beginning a partnership that would span a lifetime of shared work, travel, laughter, and deep commitment to family.

 Together they raised two children, Cindy and Ernie, building a life grounded in hard work and strong values. 

 In 1971, Judy embraced a new chapter when the family moved from California to Annex, Oregon. There she ran the Chandler Station gas station while Wayne began farming. In 1977, they settled in Weiser, which would remain her home for nearly five decades.

 Judy’s greatest joy was her family. She became a grandmother in 1990 with the birth of her grandson, Colton, and later welcomed Sara and Spencer. She rarely missed an opportunity to sit in the stands and cheer them on, proudly supporting their activities and accomplishments. In time, she was blessed with great-grandchildren – Wayne, Roxyn, and Eli – who brought even more light into her life.

 She had a creative spirit and a collector’s eye. Judy loved crocheting, traveling the world with Wayne, and curating her unique collection of antique irons. She was also generous with her time, faithfully volunteering at local blood drives and quietly serving her community.

 Those who knew Judy will remember her steady presence, her resilience, her pride in her family, and the way she showed love through action – by working hard, showing up, and staying devoted to the people who mattered most.

 She is survived by her children, Ernie (Julie) Chandler and Cindy (Blair) Webb; her brother, Stan (Shannon) Kuder; her grandchildren, Colton (Bailey) Chandler, Sara Larson, and Spencer (Carrie) Chandler; and her great-grandchildren, Wayne and Roxyn Chandler and Eli Spiva. 

 She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Wayne, and her parents, Stan and Jean.

 A memorial service will be held at Hillcrest Cemetery in Weiser on March 6 at 1 p.m, where she will be buried next to Wayne.

 Judy’s life was a testament to love, loyalty, and family. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.