Judith "Judy" Maxine Weber

     Judith “Judy” Maxine Weber age 81 of Sargent, NE passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the Community Memorial Health in Burwell, NE.

     Judy was born on August 13, 1938 in Creede, CO to Carol (Channel) and Leland Arthur Jenne into a family of six other brothers and sisters.

     Judy was adopted by Loren and Fern Ferguson in 1941 at the age of 2, after searching over 3 years for a little girl to adopt. She was welcomed by her new brothers, Lyle and Robert.

     Judy was united in marriage to Glen Weber in Arapahoe, CO on February 4th, 1960. One child born to them, a son Robert Glen Weber on January 26th, 1967.

     Judy not only moved to Nebraska with her husband, she became a Nebraskan for the rest of her life. She was a faithful follower of her husband’s music. He played with a host of talented musicians, and they made life-long friends through music all over the state of Nebraska, Colorado, and South Dakota.

     They farmed in Loup County Nebraska for several years, and Judy drove a rural school bus route with their own vehicle. They bought the Conoco gas station, Taylor Oil in the 1970's. Judy was the bookkeeper while Glen covered the gas deliveries, tire repair and oil changes.

     Many Sunday nights were spent with Glen and Elva Stevens of Taylor, playing cards or "marbles" otherwise known as Aggravation. Judy and Elva spent many sunny summer days fishing. Many vacations were taken in Colorado to spend time with Judy's brother Lyle and his wife Josie from Minnesota, and Bob and his wife Jean of Denver, and their children Craig and Robbie.

     She was joyfully reunited with her brothers and sisters by birth in the late 1970's. Brothers Charles "Chuck" Jenne and Ronald Coffey, sisters Carolyn Parr, Barbara Johnson, and Geri Sanders. Her oldest brother Robert died several years prior while still in his teens.

     They had many friends in the law enforcement community and churches.

This relationship with Fathers and parishioners led them to join the Catholic faith, sponsored by Vivian and Clarence Damratowski of Loup City.

     Glen lived his final years in the Sargent Nursing Home. Judy stayed faithfully by his side for loving support, comfort, and care until he passed away in 2008.

     Judy's hobbies included sewing, macramé, quilting, needlepoint and painting. She loved to make things for others. She made quilts and stuffed animals for various organizations in the area, and loved to paint everyday objects like cream cans, circular saw blades, fences, and ceramics, as well as canvas.

     Judy was also devoted to her grandchildren Eleanor (Elly) of Bozeman MT, and Patrick of Overland Park KS, creating many homemade gifts for their birthdays and Christmas presents every year.

     Survivors include her son Robert Weber of Sargent, two grandchildren, adopted brother Robert Ferguson of Denver, brothers Ron Coffey of Oregon and Chuck Jenne of Montana, a sister Caroline Parr of Colorado.

     She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Glen, a brother, two sisters, an adopted brother, and a brother-in-law, and many nieces and nephews.

     Funeral service will be held on Monday, February 17, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Sargent, NE with Father Jim Hunt officiating. Burial will be in the Cottonwood Cemetery in Burwell, NE. Memorials may be made to the Sargent Fire & Rescue or the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2020 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Sargent, NE. Rosary will take place at 6:00 p.m. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Words of encouragement or remembrance can be left at www.govierbrothers.com.