Judy Gramowski

Judy Lucile Gramowski entered into her eternal life on Sept. 17, 2023 in Allenspark.

Judy was born Sept. 1, 1944 in Beloit, Wisc. to Arthur and Lucile Winger. She was welcomed home by two older brothers, Gene and David. She graduated from Beloit Memorial in 1962. After high school, she attended the School of Nursing at Swedish American Hospital, where she received her degree as a Registered Nurse in 1966.

Judy met the love of her life, Thomas Walter Gramowski, MD in 1967. They were later married on July 22, 1968 in Madison, Wisc. They welcomed their first child, Michael, in November 1968. John David arrived in March of 1971. Early in their marriage, Judy worked long hours in the NICU, supporting her family while Thomas worked on his doctorate. Once Thomas graduated, they moved to Lakewood. In November of 1979, their son, Tommy was born sleeping. In October of 1981, they completed their family with the birth of daughter, Sara.

While living in Colorado, Judy worked as a Cardiac Nurse at Saint Anthony's Central. Judy was a skilled nurse, who lovingly and thoroughly, cared for her patients. She volunteered with The Adoption Option and often fostered high risk infants until they were later adopted. Upon retirement from nursing, Judy joined forces with Thomas at his medical practice, Colorado OB/GYN Associates, working in his business office. Upon retirement, they moved from their home in Lakewood to Allenspark.

As a mother, Judy loved deeply. She was ever present and involved in Michael, John and Sara's lives. As a family, they enjoyed camping, swimming, playing games and traveling. In 1988, Michael was tragically killed. While dealing with her own grief, Judy held her family together.

Judy enjoyed birding, gardening, knitting, needle point, making people laugh with her limericks, reading, listening to music and spending time with her grandchildren, Paige and Michael.

Judy leaves behind her husband of 55 years, Thomas Gramowski, Allenspark/Haxtun; children John Gramowski, Allenspark/Haxtun, and Sara Firme and spouse Jared, Haxtun, as well as their children Paige and Michael Firme; brother Gene and spouse Cari Winger, Wisconsin; sister-in-law Charlotte Winger, Florida; brothers and sisters-in-law Bob and Sandy Gramowski, Florida, Bill and Bonnie Baumhofer, Georgia, John Roska, Minnesota, Marc and Marcia Greene, Colorado, and Mickey Gramowski, New York; as well as several cousins, nieces, nephews and life-long friends across the country. Judy loved the people in her life deeply and she is missed by many.

Judy is proceeded in death by her parents Art and Lucille Winger; in-laws Walter and Mildred Gramowski; children Michael and Thomas Gramowski; brother David Winger; sister-in-law, Nancy Roska; and niece Cindy Steuer; as well as many friends from the years she worked as a nurse.

Celebration of life and internment with son, Michael, will be held at a later date.