Judith G Rivers

Judith “Judy” G. Clements Rivers of San Tan Valley, Arizona passed away peacefully at the age of 71, surrounded by her three children on April 8, 2017 in Farmington, New Mexico. Judy was born on May 8, 1945 in Albuquerque, New Mexico and was the only daughter of Woodrow and Jewell Clements of McIntosh, New Mexico. Judy was a kind, generous, and loving mother and grandmother who devoted her life to her family and cherished spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by children, Jeffrey Sap of Frazier Park, CA; Kristina Cordell of Farmington, NM; and Robert (Amy Elizabeth) Sap of Peoria, AZ; grandchildren Courtney Kayser, Chase Kayser, Shiloh Sap, Kaitlyn Sap, Rilee Sap, Cade Cordell, Reagan Cordell, Gabriella Sap, Ella Jezioro, Jacob Sap, and Ryan Jezioro; brothers, Major Clements, William Clements, and John Clements; much-loved nieces and nephews, and her beloved canine companion, Bella. She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Jewell Clements, and sister-in-law, Cookie Clements. A viewing will be held on Friday April 14, 2017 from 4 – 6 pm at Harris-Hanlon Mortuary in Moriarty, New Mexico. A Graveside Service will be held Saturday April 15, 2017 at 10:00 am at the Clements Family Cemetery in McIntosh, New Mexico (South on HWY 41 from Moriarty approximately 9.5 miles, west on A72 Clements Road 5 miles). Pallbearers are Mike Clements, Bill McDowell, Tom Rivers, Cade Cordell, Jeffrey Sap and Robert Sap. Honorary pallbearers are Judy’s grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Judy’s memory to: Melanoma Research Foundation, 1411 K Street, NW Suite 800, Washington, DC 20005 or online at www.melanoma.org