Judith M. Decker

Judith M. Decker passed away March 31, 2024 at Park Place Assisted Living in Kalamazoo. Judy was born June 12, 1932 in Kalamazoo to Audrey (Swift) and Mason Tobias. She grew up on the family farm and graduated from Hastings High School. Judy married John Decker on December 29, 1950. She worked as a secretary to an officer at the Federal Center in Battle Creek before becoming Prairieville Township Clerk. After serving as Township Clerk for many years she worked a few different accounting jobs before starting her own accounting firm Acist Services. She ran Acist Services alongside Pam Huss until she retired at the age of 85. In 1958, the family moved to a farm in Prairieville Township where she lived the remainder of her life. She was very active in the community and volunteered as a 4-H leader, DKHS Band supporter, BPOH Ambulance attendant, treasurer for the Bernard Historical Society and treasurer for Faith United Methodist church for over 50 years. She loved being outdoors and loved traveling and exploring the country during many family camping trips in the pickup camper and later a motorhome. She loved dogs. Her granddog Colt was her constant companion after John died until she moved to Park Place where he came to visit her as often as possible. Judy is survived by her children Ralph (Janine) Decker, Cathy (Loren) Sears, Beverly Dussia, Marcia (Kevin) Northrup, her grandchildren Bethany, Aaron, David and Justin, great grandchildren Aislyn and Amara. Judy was preceded in death by her husband John, her parents, brother Forrest Tobias, sister Joann Davis. Judy's family will receive friends Saturday, May 11 at 11:00am at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. A memorial service will follow at 12:00 with Pastor Sam Gordy officiating with a luncheon after. Burial will take place at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta. Memorial contributions to Animal Rescue Project, 219 Peekstock, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 will be appreciated Donations may also be made through their website www.animalrescueproject.org. Donations to Faith United Methodist Church, 503 S. Grove St., Delton, MI 49046 will also be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Judy's family.