Judith Middleton

Judith Ilene Middleton, age 86, went to be with her precious Savior on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. She was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to Alma and Annie as the fourth of nine children. Judy was a loving sister and sister-in-law. She and her sisters loved getting together to play a very competitive game of Rummikub. She graduated from Kelloggsville High School and has been married for 67 years to Robert Middleton. In all the years of their marriage, she was a supportive and loving wife to Bob, helping him start and run Middleton Printing and Label as well as Enterprise Envelope. In retirement, they moved to Byron Center where for the past year, as Bob’s health declined, she cared for him at home with the help of family and caregivers. Together they raised their three children in Kentwood. She was a fun, loving, and mischievous mom, grandma, and GiGi. Judy poured her life and love into her family. She is known for how well she loved others, and her willingness to forgive, and as a result has made a huge impact by her example in the lives of many. She loved her neighbors, hosting craft sessions and pool days; in-laws, outlaws, stepfamily, adoptive, natural born, friends, neighbors, caregivers, hairdressers, Judy loved them all! Above all, she loved the Lord, Jesus, who she now dwells with whole and surrounded by His love. Many women have done well in fulfilling their roles while on this life journey, but to us, she surpassed them all. We will all miss her until we see her with Jesus. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, Alma and Annie Dieterman; sisters, Joyce Thumm and Jenny Dieterman; and brother, Harry Dieterman. Surviving are her beloved husband, Robert Middleton Jr.; her children, Jan (Rick) Switzer, Deb (Eric) McGill, Steve (Cindelee) Middleton; grandchildren, Matthew (Alma) Switzer, Nathan (Tasha) Switzer, Simeon (Lindsay) Switzer, Anna Switzer, Carissa (Gregg Henry) O’Neill, Casey (Anna) O’Neill, Shana (Nathan) Lewis, Blake (Stephanie) Middleton, Brady Middleton, Bryten Middleton; bonus grandchildren, Aaron (Macy) McGill, Kinzie (Jake) Moffitt, Atalie (Dustin) Schwartz, Quinn McGill, Ben (Sarah) McGill; 31 beloved great-grandchildren; siblings, Merlin, Almer (Roberta), Doris, Dianne, Darla (Rolland); and sister-in-law, Irene. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Grandville) 4145 Chicago Dr. SW. The burial will take place at Kent Memorial Gardens. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday, March 7, from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Samaritan’s Purse.