Former Utah Gov. Scott Matheson in 1977 appointed Judge Winder to a judgeship in the state district court. The Utah State Bar bestowed the accolade of "Judge of the Year" on him one year after the appointment.

Judge Winder's son, Salt Lake County Sheriff Jim Winder, recalls his father as a "wonderful" and "very generous" parent who was deeply involved in his family's regular activities and also created great memories through family travel.

"For many years, he took us on annual jaunts all around. There was one memorable experience in Africa in the 1970s," Sheriff Winder said. "In his younger years, he was quite an explorer himself. He had toured Europe, and he climbed the Matterhorn. That was one of his adventures. He was a man of many facets."

Sheriff Winder also noted that his father had many friends, especially in the legal and law enforcement communities, who stayed in contact and visited frequently, even after Judge Winder's health began to decline about three years ago.

"We have seen the best in people," Sheriff Winder said.

A public viewing will be held from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, at the U.S. District Courthouse, 350 S. Main Street, in Salt Lake City.

The interment will be a private, family-only affair, but Sheriff Winder said plans are under way for a public memorial service to be held in the future.

Judge Winder was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Martin Winder. Besides Sheriff Winder and his wife, Shawn, Judge Winder also is survived by his other children and their spouses, Ann and Larry Bugni, and Kay and James Mitchell.

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