Judith Joy Brady, 61, of Baker City, a former Sweet Home resident, died Dec. 6, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Health Services.
She was born on Oct. 10, 1947 in Roseburg to Walter and Ruth Haley.
She was first married to Doug Allen. She married James R. Brady Sr. on March 18, 1978, at Salem. After a divorce, they had reconnected, and Mr. Brady was with her for the two weeks prior to her death.
Mrs. Brady loved to travel and especially enjoyed visiting the coast. She liked spending her time listening to music and with her grandchildren. She was a good cook and made the best food for her family and friends to enjoy.
Mrs. Brady was a gardener and loved to grow flowers; she was especially proud of her roses. She had a certificate in floral design and a degree in floristry. She had done some landscaping in Florence.
She was the owner and operator of the Silver Lake Shell. She also owned and drove long-haul trucks.
Survivors include her ex-husband and close friend, James Brady, Sr.; children, Dennis Allen of Eugene, Shari Allen of Florence, and Jamie Larson of Baker City; three grandchildren; and a brother, Mike Reich of Glide.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ruth and Walter Reich; sisters, Carmen Reich and Marsha Price; and an infant daughter.
A private service will be scheduled later.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s disease through Gray’s West & Co., 1500 Dewey Ave., Baker City, OR 97814.