Judith Budenosky Greathouse, 69, of Olathe, KS, died October 18, 2012 at her home.
Judy was born on August 18, 1943 in Lawrence, KS to Charles and Wilma (Martin) Budenosky. After graduating from St. Luke's nursing training, Judy served her country in the U.S. Air Force Reserves, as a LTC, serving in Desert Storm. She was a kidney transplant coordinator at KU Medical Center for over 40 years, retiring with many fond memories and great friends. On December 24, 1970 she married Edward I. Greathouse. They enjoyed traveling and spending time with family. He preceded her in death in 2009. Judy was also preceded in death by her mother (1948) and her father (2005).
Survivors include her mother, Jean Budenosky of Tonganoxie, KS, a brother, Bill (Carol) Wilson of Austin, TX, three sisters, Sharon (Steve) Hull of Lawrence, KS, Nikki (Merle) Weaver of Tonganoxie, KS, and Janet (James) Richardson of Omaha, AR, and many nieces and nephews.
A reception in Judy's honor will be held Sunday, October, 28th, from 2:00-4:00 PM, in the Student Center Francisco Lounge on the KU Medical Center campus. Inurnment will be Monday October 29th, 11:00 AM, at Ft. Leavenworth Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Transplant Patients in Need Fund, University of KS Hospital, 2230 Shawnee Mission Parkway Suite 302, Westwood, KS 66205 or Fisher House, http://www.fisherhouse.org/.
Fond memories and condolences for the family may be left at www.overlandparkchapel.com
(Arrangements by D.W. Newcomer's Sons Overland Park Chapel, 8201 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, KS 66204, 913-648-6224)