BOURBON — Judith B. Motz, 70, Plymouth, passed away Jan. 30, 2017, with her family at her side. She had courageously battled multiple sclerosis for about 34 years. On May 6, 1946, at Bourbon, she was the daughter of Welcome and Geneva Pratt Roose. She was a lifetime resident. On Nov. 10, 1962, she became the wife of Allen Motz, who survives along with her son, Lee Allen (wife Connie) Motz, Plymouth; a daughter, Beth A. Motz, Bristol; and her friend, Brad McKinney. She also was blessed with four grandchildren: Amanda and Jacob Vetor, Desiree and Jared O’Brien, Lee Jr. and Megan Motz, and Tyler and friend Allie Flower; five great-grandchildren: Zayne, Jackson, Catherine, Mierah and Marcelina; and her brother, Allan Roose, Miamisburg, Ohio. She was a farmer’s wife, working alongside her husband on their farm, as well as a homemaker. Farming was her hobby, as was spending time with family. She attended Bourbon High School and Sunrise Chapel, Plymouth. She will be greatly missed by all. Private family services will be held and burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bourbon. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, was entrusted with arrangements. ***** Memorials to Grace Hospice, 5838 W. Brick Road, Suite 101, South Bend, IN 46628-8420. Condolences may be left at deatonclemensfh.com.
