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Indiana credit union system leader passes away
April 13, 2004

Judith M. (Judy) James, Chairman of the Indiana Credit Union Foundation and past League Chairman passed away Saturday, April 10 due to complications from surgery. She was the first Chairman of the Indiana Credit Union Foundation, which was established in 2002. James was Chairman of the Indiana Credit Union League from 1987-89 and was on the League board from 1980-1999. She was inducted into the Indiana Credit Union Hall of Fame in 1990.

She also served on the board of directors of CUNA from 1995-97. She was the longtime president of Bar-Cons FCU in Columbus, Indiana.

"Judy was admired as a wonderful person and credit union leader and will be missed very much," said League President John McKenzie. "She personified the best in credit union ideals and individual qualities that we will always look up to and remember. We will continue to benefit from all that she accomplished and the example she set."

Her funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 14 at the Myers Reed and Jewell Funeral Home 3729 25th Street, Columbus, Ind. 47203. Calling will be today from 4-8 p.m. and again tomorrow, April 14, from 10-11 a.m. at the funeral home. Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of South Central Indiana 2626 East 17th Street Columbus, Ind. 47201

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