Judy Ann Bice — February 29, 1952 - July 25, 2025

    Judy Ann Bice, 73, of Deer Lodge, passed away on July 25, 2025. She was born to Clarence Sabin and Helen Gosset on Feb. 29, 1952, in Seattle. She was adopted by Alfred Sabin and Viola (Harms) Sabin when she was 15 years old. Judy grew up in Twin Valley, Minn., where she graduated from high school.
    At 19 years old, Judy went on a blind date with Kenneth “Knute” Bice. Their relationship grew from there, and they married on Oct. 23, 1971, in Mahnomen, Minn. Knute and Judy were married for 53 years.
    Judy’s principal occupation was as a cook and a server in the food and beverage industry.
    Judy loved Jesus, her cats, reading and writing, art and pestering her husband. She was very committed as a volunteer to PAWHS and the Deer Lodge Food Pantry. These causes were very important to Judy. Judy was fiercely loyal and loved her children and Knute unconditionally.
    Judy is preceded in death by her parents. Judy is survived by her husband, Knute; children, Kimberley Marie (Jimmy Chamberlin) Keith of Butte, Karalee Raye (Robert) Focht of Silver Bow, JoEllyn Kae Sharkey of Silver Bow and Joshua Kenneth (Rolana) Bice of Rapid City, S.D.; her grandchildren, Payton, Kody, Jacey Mae, Trenton, Kyle, Adessah, Jaelynn, Lorne, Tommi Raye, Gabriel, Summer, Mercadie, Makayla and Elijah; and her great-grandchildren, Eli and Ronan.
    Services are pending and will be announced when arrangements are finalized.
   Memorials in honor of Judy are suggested to PAWHS (Deer Lodge Partnership for Animal Welfare Humane Society), PO Box 283, Deer Lodge, MT 59722, or to the Deer Lodge Food Pantry, 101 Milwaukee Ave, Deer Lodge, MT 59722.
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