Longtime Carbon High Lunch Lady Judith Christman Passes Away at 86

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Judith May Rowan Christman, a longtime resident of Wellington, Utah and former lunch lady at Carbon High School, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026 at the age of 86. Christman was known for her love of bowling, attending her grandchildren's sporting events, and working at the local Subway where her smile brightened the day of customers.

Why it matters

Christman's passing marks the end of an era for the Carbon High community, where she was a beloved and familiar face for many years. Her dedication to her family and community reflects the values of small-town Utah life that are slowly fading.

The details

Christman graduated from Springville High School and later attended beauty school in Provo. She worked as one of the "sweet lunch ladies" at Carbon High School for many years, and also worked at the local Subway in Price, Utah, where her radiant smile would brighten the day of everyone who walked through the door. Christman discovered her love for bowling at age 17 and was an avid bowler throughout most of her life.

• Christman passed away on March 12, 2026 at the age of 86.
• She was born on July 19, 1939 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
• Christman married Gary Christman on May 30, 1975 in Springville, Utah.

What’s next

Funeral services for Judith Christman will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at Mitchell Funeral Home in Price, Utah. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and on Saturday morning one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Price City Cemetery.