Aug 23, 2023

Judith 'Judie' K. Fistler (Von Tour) (1943 - 2023)

Posted Aug 23, 2023 8:19 PM

"Judie" passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Lincoln, NE. 

"Judie" was born October 8, 1943 in Alliance, NE to Dr. E. 'Doc' Von Tour and Virginia Thieme.  Judie loved growing up spending time with her father on Vet call.  She eventually obtained her pilots licence just like her father and flew for Xerox out of Omaha, NE. 

Judie was previously married to Robert sheets of Valentine, NE. Together they had Mark E. Sheets in 1966.  Later Judie remarried to James L. Fistler of Manly, IA.  Together they had Jennifer L. Fistler-Monroe in 1980.  They remained married for 41 years until James passed away on Oct. 12, 2020.

Judie is survived by her son: Mark (Shonda) Sheets of Alliance; Daughter Jennifer (James) Monroe of Lincoln, NE; Grandchildren: Kayla Sheets of Alliance, NE; Madison, Mya and Mason Monroe of Lincoln, NE. Sister, Jean (Sid) Thurston of Hyannis, NE; Mick (Kelly) Von Tour, Magnolia, TX. Patti Von Tour of Houston, TX; Niece, Celinda M. Knight of Loveland, CO.

Judie is preceded in death by her husband James L. Fistler, Sister Joan (Frank Knight), Baby Jane, mother Virginia Von Tour, father Dr. E 'Doc' Von Tour, brother Robert Michael Von Tour, nephews Brian A. Knight and Chisum M. Thurston.

Friends and Family dinner to remember Judie will be Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 2:00pm at the Eagles in Alliance, NE.

A private scattering of ashes will be at a later date.