Judith Lee Saarinen, of Boulder

On the evening of September 21, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer, Judi left this life just as she lived it, with dignity and strength.

Judith Lee was born to Ralph (Speed) and Lee Simons on November 12, 1947, in Townsend, MT. She would be joined by a sister, Sue, before the family moved to Boulder in 1954. Judi would later become big sister to Nita and Marty. Growing up in Boulder allowed Judi and her friends to freely explore and play. Their rules being, “be home for dinner” and, “when the street lights come on head for home.” It was a magical time to be a kid.

Judi attended Boulder Grade School and graduated from Jefferson County High School in 1965. She attended Hollywood Beauty School in Billings, earning a diploma in 1966.  She would hold various jobs, but found her career in banking. Judi started as a teller at First Boulder Valley Bank and worked her way up to a position of vice president, a position she held until she retired.