Obituary: Judy Ann Osborne

Judy Ann Osborne, 84, of Gilbertville, IA, died at her home on Monday, March 30,  2026.  

Judy was born on February 2, 1942, in Waterloo, IA, daughter of Emmett and Phyllis  Smith Beard. She graduated from Hudson High School in 1960.  

She married Darrell "Buzz" Hey in 1960; they later divorced. She married Donald E.  Osborne August 28, 1986, in Victorville, CA; he died September 8, 2006.  She drove semi for Freymiller out of California and along with Don drove for R&A out of  Waterloo, retiring in 1994 due to disability. Later, she worked as a cook at C&H Cafe in  Evansdale for 7 years.  

Judy was a member of the Community Church of Hudson and Hudson AmVets. She  volunteered at the Senior Center at Ridgeway Place and enjoyed attending events there. She  also enjoyed bowling and playing Bingo.  

She is survived by her daughter, Athena "Tina" Hey (partner Dustin Montgomery) of  Waterloo; 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren: Heather (husband Miguel Sr.) Corio  Raymundo and their children, Miguel Jr. and Lincoln Corio Raymundo; Holly Smith and her  children, Thomas and Jordan Hurde; and Kyle Smith and his child, Rowan Smith; and nephew,  Bobby Beard.  

Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Phyllis Beard; husband, Don; 3  brothers, Ronald, Dennis and Robert Beard; and nephew Randy Lee Beard.  Services were held on April 9, 2026, at Locke on 4th, 1519 West 4th St. in Waterloo  followed by burial in Hudson Cemetery.  

Memorials may be directed to the family.  

Locke on 4th is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at  

www.LockeFuneralServices.com