Judy Belser

Judy Belser

July 11, 1955 - April 22, 2009

Obituary

Judy Belser nee Judith Ann Nichols
July 11, 1955- April 22, 2009

Judy passed away peacefully at Mission Hospital on April 22nd after a brief illness. On that day she went home to heaven and is now rejoicing with God and her beloved mother and other dear friends and family members that predeceased her.

The beloved daughter of Wharton A., DDS and Joyce E. Nichols, she was born at Garfield Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C., the third of their four children. She spent her early years traveling with her military family to Germany, West Point in New York, Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C., and finally to Honolulu, Hawaii. She completed a Bachelors of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene and shortly thereafter moved to Napa Valley, California to pursue her career. She rekindled a friendship from Hawaii with Vince Belser, who was attending San Francisco University, and he helped her to settle in to her new environment. This friendship soon blossomed into a life-long love affair; Judy and Vince were married on August 22, 1984. Vince then joined the Marine Corps and received officer training in Quantico, Virginia and flight training in Pensacola, Florida. Judy relished her role of military wife, as her mother had before her, and she and Vince loved all of their assignments, making many devoted friends along the way. Finally, they made their home in Mission Viejo for the past 25 years. They have one beautiful daughter, Callan Justine, who is 20 years old and attending college in Delray Beach, Florida.

Judy loved life, and lived her life to the fullest as a devout Christian. She was the most devoted wife and mother, daughter and sister, cousin and niece, and best friend to untold numbers of people. Our Judy never met a stranger. No matter where she was, she always made a positive impact on the peoples lives she touched. This beautiful soul will be so very missed.

Judy is survived by her husband Vince and her daughter Callan; her father, Wharton; brothers Ken and Greg Cindy and her sister Kathy Hank; her puppies Malibu and Snickers and favorite feline Sadie.

Memorial Service will be held at Mount of Olives Lutheran Church, 24772 Chrisanta Drive, Mission Viejo, 92691. There will be a celebration of Judy’s life and open house at the Belser residence immediately following. Please visit and help us personalize Judy’s memorial webpage at www.oconnormortuary.com under obituaries. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations in Judy’s name to: The American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718 or Huntington Dog Beach, PMB 342, 7071 Warner Avenue, Suite F, Huntington Beach, CA 92647-5492.

Vince and Callan wish to express their deepest gratitude to all of Judy’s wonderful family and dear friends for all their love and support. They also wish to acknowledge the caring and professional nursing staff of the SICU at Mission Hospital and Saddleback Hospital. Their kindness will always be remembered. Judy will always be remembered as a true instrument of the Lord’s peace.

O’Connor Mortuary, 949 581-4300
www.oconnormortuary.com

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75 responses to Judy Belser

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  1. Dear Vince and Callan,

    We are so sorry and shocked to hear about Judy. I just saw her a few months ago at Trader Joe’s – we hadn’t seen each other in a long time and it was fun catching up. As you know, we go back to “Cordillera” days and our daughters were great friends back in those early years. Volunteering was always fun with Judy around – she was a vibrant, special lady. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

    The Houston Family

  2. Zsuzsa Toth says:

    My condolences go out to Vince, Callin and Judy’s entire family and friends~
    Judy showed love, life, kindness and joy! I am so blessed by knowing her. Judy has a special place in my heart and will be missed. May God give you all peace and surround you with his LOVE.

  3. Vince and Callan,
    To sadly learn of Judy’s untimely passing gives one profound sadness at the loss of a dear one so full of LOVE for LIFE and FAMILY with such PURE SPIRIT!
    With her beautiful smile, laughing eyes, bubbly personality and that every inquistive mind she had! She will be greatly missed by all who had the pleasure to know her.

    May you take PEACE in knowing you will be together again in PARADISE.
    My Prayers are with you both at this time.

    Carol Anthony

  4. Shock and disbelief! We exchanged Email regularly but she never mentioned any illness. We have many fond memories of this vibrant and loving young woman. We were privilged to share with her the ups and downs of her life and journey of faith. We were always Uncle Chuck and Aunt Hilda. Our hearts go out to Callan and Vince. Our sorrow at her passing is mitigated by the knowledge that she is safe in the arms of Jesus and that we shall see her again in heaven .

  5. Jim Feltman says:

    Having exchanged many emails with Judy over the last several years, needless to say I was shocked and saddened to recieve the news about her passing as I didn’t even know she was sick. Vince and Callan, you will be in our prayers.

    Jim Feltman

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