Bolin Stumpf

Judith Stumpf Bolin of Alexandria passed away September 5, 2011. She was born near Fairmount, ND on January 29, 1938 to Clifford and Jessie West and graduated from Tintah High School. On July 18, 1959, she married Larry Stumpf. Together, they farmed near Nashua. Always preferring the outdoors, Judy rode horses and motorcycles and enjoyed participating fully in every aspect of farming, logging many hours in the driver's seat of a tractor. They farmed until Larry's death in 1984. Three years later, she moved to Alexandria. Here, she became involved in Newcomers, where she began friendships that would last the rest of her life. Many more lasting friendships were forged when she discovered her passion for golfing. Judy was an avid golfer and loved nothing more than being out on the golf course. It was through golfing that she met Joe Bolin. They married February 10, 1998 and enjoyed 10 years together. Joe passed away June 6, 2008. Judy was also a frequent bicyclist and greatly appreciated the beauty and serenity of the bike trails in Alexandria. Judy is survived by her son Wayne (Jolene) Stumpf, daughter Marjorie (George) Baker, special friend Tom Schoenrock, sisters Rosemary (Myron) Janke, Jean (Merle) Rubish, and Patricia (Robert) Aguilar; brothers Garth (Conne) West and Mike (friend Sue) West, brother-in-law Walt (LaVonne) Stumpf, sisters-in-law Ellen Bjornlie and Dee Stumpf, grandchildren Amanda Stumpf, Paige Baker, and Evan Baker, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Larry Stumpf and husband Joe Bolin, sister-in-law Marvis Fickes and brother-in-law Jack Stumpf. Her youthful, fun-loving spirit will be profoundly missed by all who call her Mom, Grandma Judy, sister, aunt and friend. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, September 10, 2011 at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria with the Reverend Adrian Ledermann officiating. Organist was Gale Maxwell and the Soloist was Kim Byrne. Inurnment will be in St. Galls Cemetery in Tintah, MN. Arrangements are with the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. www.andersonfuneral.net