Wilma Ophlia Judkins
The Western News | UPDATED 1 week AGO
Wilma Ophlia Judkins went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 3, 2026, at Hidden Meadow Memory Care in Columbia Falls, Montana.
Wilma was born May 19, 1940, in Tonasket, Washington to Bonnie and Helen Stevens.
Wilma was married on Oct. 1, 1957, to Jack Judkins in Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho. They moved to Libby in 1960.
Wilma and Jack owned and operated two businesses in Libby, Jacks Zip Inn and A&J Suds and Scrub Laundromat and Carwash. Wilma never met a stranger, she always had a smile, a hug, and a kind word to all she met. Wilma had a gift for making everyone around her feel special and loved.
She loved working in her yard, gardens and spending time with family. Her greatest joy was cultivating a deep relationship with her grandchildren. Wilma leaves behind a beautiful legacy of love, joy and family traditions. Wilma was the heart of her family and will be greatly missed.
Wilma is survived by her children Tammie Watkins of Libby, Randy and Lori Judkins of Dickenson North Dakota, Jim and Michelle Bilodeau of Kalispell, and Jackie Virnig of Kalispell; and nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren: Justin, Ashley, Anna and Aieryanna Watkins; Dylan Watkins; Joe Bilodeau; Hillary and Brandon Hightower; Nicole, Haden, and Ethan Hussey; Hannah Virnig; Rachel, Daniel, Sophia, Colten, Jax, and Kaylan Woodworth; Damen and Sierra Judkins.
She is also survived by her siblings Donna Mustard, Wayne and Topsy Stevens, Jeanie and Doyle Hargis, Cathy Moore, and Kay Harris; and sister-in-law Eileen Felland.
Wilma is preceded in death by her parents Bonnie and Helen Stevens; her loving husband Jack Judkins; siblings Vera Richards, Clarice Som, Charlotte Johnson and Ben Stevens.
A celebration of life will be at noon, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, at the Assembly of God Church in Libby. In lieu of flowers make memorial donation to Assembly of God Church.
Arrangements are under the care of Schnackenberg and Riddle Funeral Home of Libby, Montana. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.