Judith Harris Campbell, a devoted sister, wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026 at the age of 84. Born on March 14, 1942, in Missoula, Montana, Judith was the beloved eldest daughter of Grant Anderson Harris and Jennabee Ballif. Known for her extraordinary mind, her musical gifts, her ability to teach, and her capacity to manage and execute complex tasks, Judy’s life was engaged with and defined by her unwavering commitment to family and faith.

Judy moved to Pullman with her family as a Junior High student in 1956, and that began her love affair with the Palouse. She graduated from Pullman High School in 1960 and from Washington State University in 1964 with a BA in Music and minors in Chemistry and Biology. She married Gaylon Sanford Campbell on August 5, 1964 and their first daughter was born in July of 1965. Judy had a brilliant mind and the capacity to do nearly anything with it, but her determined course in life was to have and raise a large family. She viewed motherhood as a blessing and a privilege and took great pleasure in doing it well. Her children remember a well-ordered house filled with books and music where laundry was done and folded by Tuesday and a homemade, nutritious meal was on the table at 6 pm every night.

She was curious and well-educated, and determined that her children would be both. The family spent two sabbaticals in England, traveling on the continent and visiting museums, stately homes, natural wonders and historical sites, and she traveled with Gaylon and various children all over the world and throughout the United States. She was proud that each of her nine of her children was taught to play two musical instruments, and that all nine graduated from college and nearly all earned advanced degrees.

Judy was a disciple of Jesus Christ and a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her discipleship was evident through tireless service given to friends, family, and those in need. She taught children, youth, and adults in various classes and organizations, served as a leader in those same organizations, and provided faithful and diligent service to many individuals and causes. Of all her contributions, perhaps the most powerful was through music. She sang with the Palouse Choral Society (formerly Washington-Idaho Symphony Chorale) and led many local and regional choirs. At one point in the 1990s, she was simultaneously preparing five different choirs for performance. For many years, she directed annual choir performances of the Hallelujah Chorus which are remembered both by those who sang and those in the congregation.

She was devoted to her husband Gaylon. Their partnership enabled both to accomplish feats they would not have been able to do alone. In her final years as her body and mind became less able, her bond with Gaylon remained strong and his devoted care of her was matched by her confidence and reliance on him.

The family particularly wishes to thank Becky Alt, Terrie Teare, Leah Kapeen, and the many caregivers who helped us make the treasured final years with our wife and mother possible. We will never forget your kindness and care.

Judy is survived by her husband, her brother and two sisters, her nine children and their spouses, and 47 grandchildren. Her brother-in-law and son-in-law and three grandchildren preceded her in death.

Services will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints at 1055 NE Orchard Drive, Pullman on Monday, May 4, 2026 beginning at 11 am. A viewing will be held at the same location from 9:00 am – 10:30 am.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Oma’s Place, a resource center for those who have been diagnosed with dementia (Venmo @omas-place).