Judith W. McKee

Judith Weimer McKee passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on April 15th, 2024, at the age of 87.

Judy was born March 15th, 1937, in Moscow, Idaho to Russell L. and Mable M. (Hudson) Weimer. At the age of 5, Judy moved from Idaho to Clay Center, Kansas. The place she called her hometown.

Judy loved reminiscing about growing up in Kansas and working in her dad’s drug store as a soda jerk; serving sweet ice cream treats during her teen years. Later Judy graduated from the University of Kansas and earned her master’s degree at Kansas State University. She was forever a Jayhawk (Rock Chalk!). Judy was married to Ronald D. McKee on August 12, 1961, in Clay Center. Together Ron and Judy moved to Santa Barbara in 1962 and soon settled in Goleta, where they started a family and she continued her career in education.

Judy loved to cook and gather for family meals, solve crosswords and stay abreast of current events. News programs and talk radio were often heard in the background. Judy shared a special bond with her brother Larry and granddaughter Lela, all celebrating birthdays on March 15th. As an educator for many years, Judy passed along her love for learning and the importance of education to her children and grandchildren. Judy will be remembered for her positive, independent attitude, as “Gram” to her grandchildren and as an amazing wife and mother.

She is survived by her son Jeff, daughter Barbara Kimball (Tim), her grandchildren Clayton and Lela Kimball, brother Larry Weimer and numerous nieces and nephews.