Judith M. “Judy” McDonald
April 2, 1941 – March 14, 2025
Judith “Judy” M McDonald, age 83, died March 14, 2025, at Clarkson Hospital.
Judy was born April 2, 1941, to Merl and Ruth McPherson in Omaha Nebraska, at St Catherine’s Hospital. She attended St. Peter’s and Holy Cross grade schools. She graduated from Mercy High School in1959. She earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice and a master’s in public administration from UNO.
Judy worked a variety of jobs in her early career, while getting her bachelor’s degree. Eventually, she became a Medical Social Worker. She worked for the State of Nebraska and Immanuel Hospital in social work for 30 years. She was also an adjunct professor for Metropolitan Community College for 18 years.
Judy loved helping people in need. She retired from full-time employment in 2003. She worked part time as director of Holy Family’s Door Ministry, until her second bout with cancer stopped her from continuing to work in 2005.
She married Tom McDonald, August 5, 1989. Their merged families are listed below.
Judy was proceeded in death by her parents, Ruth and Merl McPherson; and her brother, Joe McPherson.
Judy is survived by her husband of 35 years, Tom McDonald; her daughters, Kim Holmes, Kim’s husband Dan, Nan Lujan; and son David Pigman and wife Angelica. She is survived by her stepchildren: John Pigman, Mike Pigman, Shannon Salguera and Kelly McDonald; sisters- in- law Georgia McPherson and Jean Anne Godfroy and their children and grandchildren. Judy is also survived by her grandchildren: Cameron, Ravae, Rhiannon, Preston, Cody, Melvin, Ian, Brandon and Zane; great- grandchildren Aurora and Silas; her sister Carole and husband Mike and numerous children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren.
VIGIL SERVICE: Friday, March 21, 2025, at 7pm at the West Center Chapel, with VISITATION from 5:00pm to 7:00pm.
MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: Saturday, March 22nd at 10:00am at St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church, 11802 Pacific St, Omaha.
Entombment: Resurrection Mausoleum.
Memorials will be directed by the family.
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Heafey-Hoffmann-Dworak-Cutler, West Center Chapel, 7805 West Center Road, Omaha, Ne 68124. (402)-391-3900. www.heafeyheafey.com
7 Comments
So sorry to hear of your loss. Sharing in your sorrow as you remember Judy and all the joy she spread in this world. She may be gone from our sights but never our hearts.
Knew Judy as “Carole,s little sister”, when we were just children at St Peter’s grade school. Our paths didn’t cross much over the 80 so years but when we did meet it was like days apart from the last time. So at this time it seems just like yesterday we were visiting, laughing and enjoying life. Will miss your smile and laugh Judy. Now you can be free of any worldly pain and enjoy life with Jesus, your mom and dad and brother. RIP.
A wonderful friend and wife to my oldest dear friend. She was a lovely person with a giving heart. I’m glad her suffering is done, but grateful to have known her and know how she’ll be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers go to David, Angelica and the family. She was a wonderful, generous person that will be deeply missed. Love y’all and God bless…
Will never forget the impact you had on my life growing up. I miss you and love you! I know you’re finally at rest with God now.
Judith M. McDonald
My thoughts & prayers are with you all 🙏 🩵
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