Judy Lynn Current

Judy Lynn Current, a 40-year resident of Colville, Wash., passed away on Dec. 8, 2025.

Born on August 16, 1942, in Seattle, Wash., Judy grew up learning to meet new people easily as her family moved often when she was young. Judy never met a stranger! She attended Colorado State University, where she earned her degree in Occupational Therapy, a field that allowed her to express her compassion and caring for others. While attending CSU, Judy met Warren Current and they were married on Dec. 26, 1964.

Throughout her life, Judy cared for others, not only through her work as an occupational therapist, but also in her meaningful contributions as a certified LTC Ombudsman through the Eastern Washington LTC Ombudsman Program, for which she received special recognition for her 20 years of volunteer service. She especially enjoyed hearing the stories and varied histories of the residents at the Buena Vista Healthcare facility in Colville.

In earlier years, Judy and Warren enjoyed traveling to Hawaii and the Southwest, creating treasured memories. Judy loved watercolor painting, photography, doting on her five grandchildren, and the simple joy of sitting on the porch with Warren, watching birds and sunsets. 

Judy is survived by her devoted husband, Warren Current, with whom she shared nearly 61 years of marriage. She is also survived by her son, Jeff Current, his wife Margriet, and their sons Evan and Jacob; as well as her daughter, Amy Paschall, her husband Jeff, and their children Sadie, Ella, and Claire.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Helen Simpson, and her sister, Carol Watson.

Judy’s legacy lives on in the lives she touched and the family and friends who will carry her memory in their hearts.

A celebration of Judy's life will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Ombuds Program at snapwa.org, or checks to SNAP (with Ombuds Program noted in memo) can be mailed to 3102 W. Whistalks Way, Spokane, WA 99224.