Death be not proud, though some have called thee
Mighty and dreadfull, for thou art not so,
For, those, whom thou thinkst, thou dost overthrow,
die not, poor death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
- John Donne
About the Blake Judd Memorial
Blake's family and friends registered blakejuddmemorial.org for two purposes; one, to set up a service in which the people who knew him could donate to the Epilepsy Foundation Idaho in his name, and two, so that we could have a collection of his stories, photos, and recollections. Blake Judd Memorial will be an everlasting tribute to his spirit in which we can let his name and memory thrive and preserve his history. If you would like to contribute materials for the web site, please e-mail info [at] blakejuddmemorial.org
Blake Judd
Blake Eugene Judd, 19, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2007, in Sandpoint, Idaho.
He was born on June 14, 1987, in Salmon, Idaho. Blake attended school in Blaine County. He grew up with the love of the outdoors. He loved hunting, fishing and riding his Dad's snowmobiles and ATV's. Blake was truly inspired by his Grandpa Jimmy and his father Brett. They both taught him to appreciate the outdoors. Blake always had the desire to be a professional guide. He adored his two black Labs, Gracie and Sallie, and they were always at his side. In July 2006, Blake moved to Sandpoint with his mother. Looking forward to starting a new chapter in his life, Blake made many new friends and enjoyed his new surroundings.
He is survived by his mother, Michelle Peterson of Sandpoint; father, Brett Peterson of Bellevue; brother, Jake Peterson of Moscow; sister, Kasey Bruno of Boise; grandparents, Ted and Lois Peterson of Jerome; aunt Dorothy and uncle Eric Jones of Bellevue; uncle Dave Judd of Powell, Wyo.; uncle Vernon Judd of Moses Lake, Wash.; uncle James "Chip" Judd of Lewiston; uncle Joel Peterson of Bellevue; aunt Brenda Peterson of Portland, Ore.; aunt Kristi Patterson of Jerome; aunt Heidi Peterson of Phoenix, Ariz.; and several cousins along with many, many friends. Blake was proceeded in death by his grandparents, Jimmy and Betty Judd.
Blake will always be loved and greatly missed by all who knew him. Blake's ashes will be scattered over Herd Lake, a place that Blake named Deer Heaven, to rest in peace in the Idaho Rocky Mountains.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Epilepsy Fund of Idaho, 310 W. Idaho St., Boise, ID 83702.
Other Causes
Please feel free to donate to other causes in Blake's name:
Epilepsy Foundation
Epilepsy Therapy Development Project
American Cancer Society
World Wildlife Fund
Defenders of Wildlife
Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation