Judith Hobart

Judith Hobart (Masnari) died peacefully on April 13 at her son’s house in Mesa, Ariz., at the age of 75.

Judy is survived by her sister Amelia Andrews, children John Kleemola, Mary Kleemola, Thomas Kleemola, Edward Kleemola, Lee Hobart, Art Hobart, Wanda Hobart (Dotty Pakieser), Michele Hobart (Thomas Owens), Eric Hobart (Elaine Moran), Craig Hobart (Sabrina Wright), eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, three nieces and four nephews. Judy is preceded in death by her parents Frank and Beatrice Masnari, brother John Masnari and husband Robert E. Hobart.

Judy was born on Sept. 28, 1939 in Ely, Minn., where she graduated from Ely Memorial High School in 1957, and married Charles Kleemola later that year. Soon after relocating to Golden, Colo. in 1973, Judy began her career with the Jefferson County Department of Social Services. In 1983, Judy married Robert Hobart, eventually settling in Encampment for the summer months, and wintering in Apache Junction, Ariz.

Condolences may be sent to 618 E 2nd St, Mesa, AZ 85023. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Judy’s name to Banner Health Foundation, 2025 N 3rd St, Suite 250, Phoenix, AZ 85004.