Judy Baumgartner

Judith Carolyn Haden Baumgartner was born at home in Alliance Hall, Texas on August 31,1942 to William Alexander and Vera Edna Blake Haden. She attended Blooming Grove Schools, graduating in 1960. She met the love of her life, Donald Gene Baumgartner while still in high school. They married on June 10,1960 and spent over 64 wonderful, love-filled, and adventurous years together. After moving to various cities, she graduated college summa cum laude from Texas Eastern University, which later became UT Tyler, with a degree in kinesiology. Judy was a lifelong lover of sports and enjoyed both playing and watching her children and grandchildren (with more than a bit of sideline “coaching”). That coaching instinct stayed with her throughout her illness. Don and Judy settled into their dream home on family land, and she became a teacher, coach and driver’s education instructor for Blooming Grove schools. Both before and following retirement, they embarked on many travel adventures. They enjoyed cruises, family beach time, and camping trips. Until her illness, Judy was a beautiful and vivacious lady, and the picture of great health. She rode on a tube with her grandsons in Navarro Mills at the age of 70. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, son-in-law Barney Futch, and sisters Wanda Robertson and Jill Haden. She leaves behind to treasure her memory husband Don, daughters Donna Hill (Tim), Debbie Futch, and son David Baumgartner (Cynthia). Her grandchildren Joshua Hill (Nicole), Heath Hill (Miranda), Blake Robertson (Natalie), Hope Bitzenhofer (Brian), Tyler Baumgartner (Brinley), Luke Baumgartner, Ben Baumgartner, and Grayson Baumgartner continue forth with precious memories of their time together. She is also survived by great grandchildren, Madison Miller, Madeleine Rogers, Tripp, Hagen, Tuff and Rylen Hill, Brayden Bitzenhofer, and Tristin and Lanie Gillen. She predeceases her brothers Joe Haden and Jack Haden (Judy). Her numerous nieces and nephews and their families who had close relationships with Judy will miss her greatly as well. The family gives special thanks to Larry Haden (Mary Ann), and Lori LaCour (Paul) for the extra care shown with her needs during her illness. The family would like to give special acknowledgement to Bernice Henry, Erika McKinley, and Kara McCain who have become like family during the time they’ve been wonderful caregivers for Judy. Services will be at the Dresden Methodist Church under the direction of Griffin Roughton. David Brewer will deliver the eulogy. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at the Dresden Cemetery. Her grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Judy Baumgartner

August 31, 1942 - April 10, 2025