IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Judith Odell

Judith Odell Kersting Profile Photo

Kersting

Nov 24, 1950 — Sep 18, 2023

Obituary

Judith Kersting, 72, passed away on September 18, 2023, in Oregon City, OR. Judith was born in Portland, OR on November 24, 1950 and spent many years in Hillsboro before she met the love of her life, Les Kersting. They got married in 1969 and spent a year in Portland before Les went to Vietnam. When Les returned, they moved to Colorado for two years. They then moved back to Portland, OR and eventually made their way to Oregon City, OR where they settled in their forever home. The couple didn't have children, but they always had a dog which was treated as family. Judith started working at Providence Willamette Falls in 2000 in the kitchen and then in 2008 transferred into Environmental Services where she worked for 15 years. Judith loved working at the hospital and considered her friends at work her second family. Judith and Les loved traveling and going to the beach in their free time. Judith loved riding her motorcycle with Les and going on adventures. Judith loved shopping and she loved her flip flops, even during the winter. Judith had a love for dogs and was an amazing mom throughout the years to Pappy, Rio, Sage, and Willow. Judith was very special and touched the lives of everyone she met. Her beautiful smile was contagious. Judith will be missed by everyone that loves her.

Judith was best known for positive attitude, her beautiful smile, and friendly personality.
Judith is survived by Les Kersting, her husband of 54 years of marriage, of Oregon City, OR.
Judith is preceded in death by her mother, Margie Guill, and her two sisters, Cheryl and Vickie.

Memorial donations can be made in Judith's name to the Oregon Humane Society.
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