Judith "Judy" A. Ellsbury

Judith Ann Ellsbury, age 80, passed away peacefully Monday, January 6, 2025, at Perry Lutheran Homes – Kings Garden Campus in Perry, Iowa.

Judy was born January 16, 1944, in Des Moines, Iowa to Leonard Woodcock Dake and Mary Louise (Beard) Dake. She was raised in Des Moines, graduating from Tech High School in 1962. She was a resident of Des Moines until 1966, then lived in Boone briefly, before settling in Perry from 1967 to the present.

She married Ronald Weldon Ellsbury on July 30, 1966. She worked as a preschool teacher and daycare provider. Judy was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and Basilica of St. John. She was a devout Catholic and her faith was a guiding force in her life. She was active in her churches. Judy loved her family and enjoyed family vacations when her children were young. She and her husband, Ron continued to enjoy traveling in their retirement.

She is survived by her husband, Ron; children, Steve Ellsbury, Scott (Nanette) Ellsbury, and Julie (Jonathan) Ellsbury; grandchildren, Ashley Ellsbury and Jesus (Madison) Ponce; brother, Tom (Linda) Dake; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other extended family, and many friends.

Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Mary Dake; brothers, Larry, John “Jack”, Leon, and Jim “Bud” Dake; and granddaughter, Kristina.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, January 16, 2025, with a family led Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 12:00 p.m. Friday, January 17, 2025, at Basilica of St. John, 1915 University Avenue, Des Moines. Interment will follow at Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Basilica of St. John.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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