Judy Ann Vetter

Judy Ann Vetter, 75, of Meriden, Kansas, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2023.

Born in Poughkeepsie, New York to Fredrick and Juanita (Beasimer) Cookingham on May 4, 1947, Judy was raised and educated in the small city along with her four brothers James, Frederick, David, and Jay; as well as her sister Ginger.

While in New York, Judy met her future husband, Edward Vetter whom she married in 1968. In 1972, they had and lost their first child. In 1974, daughter Miranda was born in Scottsdale, Arizona. By 1976, they had moved and settled in Topeka, Kansas, and had their third child, Edward, and fourth child, Jody who was born in 1986.

Judy worked as a Veterinary Technician and then financial Manager but her career was living life through simple pleasures; chatting with friends and family, enjoying a Chiefs Game, listening to music, crafting, gardening and, most importantly, crocheting. Judy will always be remembered as a caring friend and mother.

Judy is preceded in death by her firstborn son, father, Fredrick Cookingham; Mother, Juanita (Beasimer) Cookingham; brothers, James Cookingham, Fredrick Cookingham, and David Cookingham. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children; Miranda Easton, Edward Vetter III, and Jody Vetter; grandchild, Kyle Easton; brother, Jay Cookingham; and sister, Ginger Cookingham and many nieces and nephews.

Internment will be held on March 31st at 1:00PM at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Topeka, KS. Celebration of Life will be held privately by close family and friends. In lieu of flowers or donations, we ask that you take a moment to hug a loved one and share a memory of Judy on the following link: https://www.weremember.com/judy-vetter/9v8y/memories