Judith McLaughlin

Judith was born on November 28, 1946, in Minneapolis, Minnesota the daughter of Lester and Marcella (Huntley) Hake. Judy grew up in Minneapolis and where she attended school. On September 10, 1966, Judy was united in marriage to Harry M. McLaughlin in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The couple resided in Twin Cities area for several years before moving to Alexandria where they lived on Lake Mary. While living in Alexandria, Judy worked hand and hand with Harry at their meat locker in Barrett and later was a cashier at Fleet Farm. The greatest joy in Judy?s life was her family. She loved spending time at the lake with her husband, four children and later her grandchildren. She had a wonderful flower garden and enjoyed spending time working in the yard or on her flowers. Her family will remember her as the pillar of the family ? always there for everyone. Judith died on Tuesday, October 27, 2009. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Harry of Miltona; three sons: Dean & wife, Chriss of Ham Lake, Thomas & wife, Mary of Osakis, Scott & wife, Jamie of Alexandria; daughter, Kelly McLaughlin & husband, David Fisher of Eagan, MN; ten grandchildren: Brandon, Dustin, Noah, Brittany, Austin, Ethan, Lydia, Cody, Cole, Chase; mother, Marcella Hake; sister, Barbara Carhill of Coon Rapids; brother, Val & wife, Wendy of Menahga. She was preceded in death by her father, Lester; two brothers: Bill and James. Memorial service was held on Friday, October 30, 2009, 2:00 p.m. at the Anderson Funeral Home with Rev. Lynndene Way officiating.