James Arnold Judkins

James Arnold Judkins, 94, passed away on February 7, 2025, at his home in Libby, MT. He was born on February 19, 1930, in Watford City, ND, to Jay and Borghild Judkins. James served in the Army from 1952-1953 and was in the Korean War. He later met Hazel M. Lester and married in 1959 in Watford City, ND, but divorced in 1980. James and Hazel had five children: Danette, Doreen, Darryl, Brian, and Bruce. 
James worked in the oil fields as a truck driver and did seismographs. He also worked at the Plywood Plant as a millworker. He was involved in Eagles Club, VFW, American Legion, and Lumber Mill Union.
He is preceded in death by his parents Jay and Borghild Judkins; brothers: Duane Judkins, Lessie Judkins, and Charles Judkins; and sister Barbara Arthaud. James is survived by his children: Danette (Larry) Judkins Peil of Spring Creek, NV, Doreen (Jim) Judkins-Hursh of Riverton, WY, Darryl (Rhonda) Judkins of Libby, MT, Brian (Jan) Judkins of Cheyenne, WY, and Bruce (Vickey) Judkins of Lander, WY; his brother and sisters: Jack Judkins, Elaine Laasch, and Eileen Felland; grandchildren: James, Shila, and Brianna Peil (Danette & Larry), Brittany, Blair, and Brooke Hursh (Doreen & Jim), Krissy and Darrick Judkins (Darryl & Rhonda), Savannah (Brian & Jan), Paige, and Shane, Chaz, Krista, and Seth Judkins (Bruce & Vickey); and 13 great grandchildren.  
Special thanks to the Libby Clinic, Belinda Wise, FNP, and Lexie Camen for everything you have done. There will be a visitation on February 14, 2025, 1:00-7:00 p.m., and Funeral Service will on February 15, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at the Schnackenberg Funeral Home in Libby. Arrangements are under the Schnackenberg Funeral Home of Libby, MT. Online condolences and memories may be shared by visiting www.schnackenbergfh.com.   
 

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