Judith Lavonne Pond, the daughter of Oliver and Gladys (Korsmoe) Sveund was born on September 16, 1942 in Rugby, North Dakota. She died at the age of 78 years on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at the Heart of America Medical Center in Rugby, North Dakota. Judy was raised and educated in Towner, North Dakota. She was united in marriage to Ernest (Buster/Slugger) Pond on August 10, 1962 in Towner. After their marriage, they made their home on Clevinger Ranch west of Towner. In the mid-60’s, they moved to Washington State for a few years and returning to the Towner/Bantry area. Together, they raised their four children. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Towner. She enjoyed playing Bingo, baking and her biggest joy was being a grandma. She was a great mom, aunt, grandmother and friend, who will be missed. Judy is survived by her children, Carol Natwick (Brian) of Upham, Cheryl (Jeff) Nelson of Bismarck, Ralph (Peggy) Pond of Towner and Ronald (Christi) Pond of Berthold; eleven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sisters, Sharon Drader (Bob) of Bantry and Delilah (Carter) McBeth of Bantry; brothers, Harvey (Marilyn) Sveund of Towner, Allen (Cindy) Sveund of Bismarck and Donald (Kati) Sveund of Towner; many nieces, nephews; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest; sister, Clovis Lee and her husband James; niece, Lori Sebastian and her parents. Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, November 15 at Bantry Union Cemetery in Bantry, North Dakota. Pastor Linda Wimmer, officiating Casket Bearers: All Family & Friends