Julia (Judy) Marie Dean Applebee, born July 21, 1921, died August 28, 2015, at the age of 94, in WaKeeney. She was born on the family farm near Esbon to Frank and Minnie (Peroutek) Zadina.

She married Gerald Miller Dean of Glen Elder in 1942. To this union, a son, Gary and a daughter, Marie Sue Jenkins were born. Their marriage lasted until Gerald passed away in 1974. In 1992, she married Gail L. Applebee and moved to Beloit. He passed away in 2007. Judy was a 30 year employee of the Hill City USDA/ASC office, retiring in 1984.

Judy loved dancing, as do most full blooded Bohemians. She was a graduate of Esbon High School and had to be boarded in Esbon during those four years in order to attend school. She had to work for her room and board. In 1952, Gerald moved the family to Hill City, as he was hired to play baseball for Irv Hardman’s Town Team. She attended all HC games and learned to love the game and was an avid Royals Fan.

Judy was an excellent bowler, as she and her Hill City buddies were very successful, and they had participated in many Las Vegas National Tournaments. After retirement, she took up golf, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Her talent got her three hole-in-ones throughout her years of golfing. She and Gail played until their eyesight deteriorated to the point that they could no longer follow the flight of the ball.

Among, Judy’s talents, she was an excellent quilter. Her beautiful quilts are, and always will be, cherished by her children, grandchildren, and family members.

Judy is survived by her son, Gary; daughter, Marie Sue; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Judy was preceded in death by husbands, Gerald and Gail; sisters, Emma, Edna (Fred) Annis, and Elizabeth (Hurley) Leland; brothers, Bud (Marge) Zadina, and Lloyd (Arlena) Zadina; daughter-in-law, Jean C. Dean; and son-in-law Eric Jenkins.

Graveside services will take place at a later date in Glen Elder Cemetery, Glen Elder. Cremation was chosen.

Judy’s wonderful and successful journey and mission on this earth, which was not without its trials and tribulations, has now ended.