Carol Judge
| Carol Judge | |
|---|---|
| First Lady of Montana | |
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In office January 1, 1973 – 1980 |
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| Governor | Thomas Lee Judge |
| Preceded by | Margaret Anderson |
| Succeeded by | Jean Schwinden |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
June 7, 1941 Los Angeles, California |
| Died | December 7, 2014 (aged 73) Helena, Montana |
| Spouse(s) | Thomas Lee Judge (1966–1980; divorce) |
| Children | Two sons |
| Alma mater | Montana State University |
| Occupation | Healthcare advocate Registered nurse |
Carol Ann Judge (June 7, 1941 – December 7, 2014) was an American healthcare advocate and registered nurse. She served as the First Lady of the U.S. state of Montana from January 1, 1973, until her divorce from Governor Thomas Lee Judge in the winter of 1980. Judge, who was 31 years old when she assumed the role of First Lady in 1973, remains the youngest First Lady in Montana's history.
Judge was a longtime advocate for numerous issues, including universal kindergarten, health care reform, and the ratification of the proposed Equal Rights Amendment. She worked in nursing and related fields within the healthcare industry for more than 32 years.
During her tenure as First Lady, she successfully lobbied for a new law to require mandatory immunizations for Montana school children, which was signed into law in 1979. She campaigned for improved conditions for patients at Montana's state psychiatric hospitals, including Warm Springs State Hospital and Boulder River School and Hospital (now called the Montana Developmental Center).
Judge was born Carol Ann Anderson in Los Angeles, California, on June 7, 1941. Her mother Hazel Anderson, was a homemaker and dietician, and her father, Kermit Anderson, owned the Anderson Advertising Agency in Los Angeles. Her family, who were originally from Montana, returned to Helena, Montana, when she was 10 years old. She attended Bryant Elementary School and graduated from Helena High School in 1958. She received a degree in nursing with honors in 1962 from Montana State University.
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