Judith Ann (Johnson) McLean of Hastings, passed away Thursday June 26, 2014, after a brief illness. She was born April 27, 1935 in Hastings, Michigan. She was the daughter of Hazel M. (Seastrom) and Forrest L. Johnson.
Judy graduated from Hastings High School in 1953 and attended Western Michigan University. She then attended Michigan County Normal Teaching School in Hastings, MI and received her diploma in June of 1955, after which she started her teaching career.
Judy married John J. McLean at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings on June 29, 1957.
She stopped teaching to raise a family. In later years, she worked in food service for the Hastings Area School District, retiring in 1998.
Judy was a member of Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Saint Monica's Guild, and Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. She was the secretary of Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Hastings for 35 years. In addition, she was a member of the Women's Auxiliary at Thornapple Manor where she was a volunteer for the last 25 years. Judy also did volunteer work at the Hastings Food Pantry and as an Ambassador for the City of Hastings. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, and avidly supported them in their various activities. She was a strong advocate of her family, community, and church.
In retirement, she wintered in California.
Judy is survived by her son, Mark McLean of Rogers City, MI; daughter, Mary Ann McLean of Hastings; son, Mike (Michelle) McLean of Hastings; son, Brian (Jacquie) McLean of Hastings; sister, Janet (Al) Foreman, of Safford, AZ; grandchildren, Senior Airman Kyle Pierce USAF, of Tampa, FL, Riley McLean, Claudia McLean, Joey McLean, Julia McLean, Kali Gonzalez, Kara Gonzalez, and great granddaughter Ava Mead, all of Hastings.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband John; and daughter Amy Jo.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 29, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. A memorial celebration of her life will be held on Monday June 30th at 11:00am at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings.
Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to Thornapple Manor and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.