Judith Carol Staddon

Judith Carol Staddon (nee Fowler), 91, of Kettering Ohio passed away peacefully in hospice care early Sunday morning, November 8, 2026 and went home to be with the Lord.

Judith was born June 19, 1935, in Columbus, Ohio, the daughter of Robert and Louise Fowler. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband Frederick William “Bill” Bauer; her second husband, Warren Lincoln Staddon; her grandson David Bauer; her stepmother, Dorothy Fowler, who helped raise her; her brother Bobby Fowler and sister, Janice Williams.

Judith leaves behind her loving sons, David (Connie) Bauer of Kettering, Ohio, Michael (Melissa) Bauer of St. Pete Beach, Florida, her beloved stepdaughter, Marie (Mac) Dolphin of Redondo Beach, California; and her granddaughters Rachael (Michael) Bauer of Kettering, Ohio and Sierra Bauer of Toledo, Ohio. She is also survived by her sisters Vicki Barrients, Edna Foley and Ruth Gladwell; her brother, William “Pete” Thrift and several special friends, Marsha, Karen and Celia.

Judith’s life took her to several places, but Ohio was where she spent much of her life and built her family. As a young child, she moved to Hattiesburg, Alabama where she spent several years before returning to the Dayton, Ohio area. She attended Fairborn High School, where she graduated and began the next chapter of her life.

While living in the Dayton area, Judith met her first husband, Frederick William “Bill” Bauer, who was originally from North Carolina and stationed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Together, they welcomed two sons, David and Michael, and eventually moved to a farm in New Burlington, Ohio, where they continued raising their family.

In 1975, the family relocated to Centerville, Ohio. Judith experienced a heartbreaking loss when Bill passed away in 1978 after battling multiple sclerosis. Despite the challenges that came with this chapter of her life, Judith continued moving forward, returning to school at Miami Jacobs Junior College to pursue a business education.

Her determination led her to a career at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Dayton, where she worked for many years before retiring. Her years of service became an important part of her life’s journey.

In the early 1980’s, Judith met Warren Lincoln Staddon through their church. Their relationship grew into a marriage a few years later, and the couple made their home in Kettering, Ohio, where they shared their next chapter of their lives together for 35 years until Warren passed in 2020 unexpectedly.

Faith was an important part of Judith’s life. A devout Christian, she was a member of Calvary Grace Brethren Church in Kettering, Ohio. Her faith remained a meaningful part of her life throughout the years.

Judith’s 91 years were filled with many chapters – raising her family, experiencing both love and loss, pursuing her education, building a career, and finding love again. Her life spanned generations, and her memory will live on through the family and friends she leaves behind.

The family would like to extend a special and heartfelt thank you to Michael and Nancy Blair and Rick and Tracy Pestian for their many years of friendship, visits, kindness, and assistance with Judy’s care. Your thoughtfulness and support have meant so much.

The family would also like to express their deepest gratitude to Judy’s devoted caregivers over the last few years, Lia and Kasie. The kindness, compassion, and exceptional care you provided brought comfort not only to Judy but to her entire family. You went above and beyond in so many ways, treating her with love, dignity, and tenderness. Knowing she was in such caring hands meant more to us than words can express. We will always be grateful for the difference you made in her life.

Graveside service will be held at 9:00 am on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 Woodland Cemetery, Dayton, OH. We'll meet at the cemetery entrance at 8:45 am and process to Judith's final resting place together.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Day City Hospice in Dayton, OH.

Family and friends are invited to share their favorite memories of Judy or leave a message of condolence in the online guestbook.