Judy Ann Broderick Behunin

Funeral Service link for Judy Behunin - Monday, November 3rd, 2025 at 12:00pm https://www.youtube.com/live/d_3QbJK7Dow?si=4M8KFj2Z7P8pIavz Judy Ann Broderick Behunin, 75, passed away following an extended illness on Sunday, October 26, 2025 in the Utah Valley Hospital, surrounded by family. Judy was born on February 5, 1950 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Lurrine Rassmussen Broderick and Glen D Broderick. She is the oldest of five children. Judy married her eternal friend and sweetheart, Thomas LeRoy Behunin on November 21, 1975 in Bountiful, Utah. They were later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. Throughout their marriage and in recent days, Tom expressed thankfulness for being sealed to his dearest friend and the love of his life. Judy held a special place in the hearts of everyone she met. To her siblings, she was the patient and loving oldest sister—the family’s peacemaker and a steadfast example of Christlike living. Her love for family began in the early years of her life and she never stopped caring. Judy has been a light in their lives -- full of warmth, laughter and unwavering love. She had a way of making everyone feel seen and valued. She gave love freely through her kind words and infectious smile. As a mother of ten, Judy filled her home with laughter, faith, and joy. She loved to joke around and brought an abundance of fun to everyday life. Her children remember her as a shining example of service, commitment, and unconditional love—always smiling, no matter the challenges she faced. Each of them knew beyond any doubt how deeply she loved and supported them. To her neighbors and friends, Judy was the one who could make any task enjoyable—whether pulling weeds, trimming trees, or lending a helping hand. Her lighthearted spirit and kindness made her a dear friend to all. Judy devoted her life to her family, her community, and all those fortunate enough to know her. She worked for many years in the Alpine School District as an account technologist, where she greeted the same children each day with her cheerful smile and kind heart. Over time, Judy became a beloved mentor to countless students—many of whom affectionately called her “grandma” and continued to stay in touch with her long after they became adults. The Lake Ridge Senior Living residents also had the honor of knowing Judy well. She visited every week and always brought joy and laughter. She taught the residents how to snort through their nose as they laughed and other silly things to lighten the mood. She always provided a listening ear when there was sadness or discouragement. She was a lifter! Judy is admired for her resilience and her ability to overcome difficult challenges. She is a cancer survivor of 16 years. After winning her own fight against cancer, Judy became a mentor to others. She joined Lifting Hearts, a Breast Cancer Survivors group where she helped others battling cancer. Although Judy is no longer here, her spirit lives on in the cherished memories. Judy’s laughter, radiant smile, and boundless love will be deeply missed, but her example will continue to bless the lives of those who knew her. Judy is survived by her husband, Tom, nine of her children and their spouses, Mike (Sherri), Jaron (Irene), Bryce (Jalyn), Melinda (David), Kimberly, David, Kelly, Zoe, and Alicea (Sebastian). Judy is also survived by siblings Ralph (Marian), Dale (Gaylynn), Sherry (Robin), and Steve (Jennie), and by her in-laws Joan, Linda, Marilyn (Larry), Clarnell, Matt (Jeanene), LeeAnn and Rex (Jana). She also has 32 remaining grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Lurrine Rasmussen Broderick and Glen D. Broderick, her baby, Jordan Glen Behunin, and in-laws George Harold and Velda Behunin, Max and Sally Behunin, Jessie and Ted Tucker, George Frank Behunin, John Lawrence Behunin, Richard Harper, and F. Craig Sudbury. A viewing for friends and family will be held from 10:30-11:45 AM on Monday, November 3, 2025 at the Springwater 4th Ward, 1810 Springwater Drive, Orem Utah. Services celebrating Judy’s life will also be held on Monday, November 3, 2025 at 12:00 Noon in the Springwater 4th Ward. Internment will be the following Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at a graveside service at the Orem City Cemetery, 1520 North 800 East ~ Orem, Utah at 12:00 Noon.

Judy Ann Broderick Behunin

February 5, 1950 - October 26, 2025