Judy and I met as coworkers when she returned to Group Health after a hiatus during which she had moved to Oregon to help care for her ailing father. We became closer when she began emailing me photos of her adorable baby granddaughter, and over time I got to know her better through mutual friends who had been in her life for decades. Judy was a loving, joyful friend. One thing I always admired about her was her closeness with her family, both her birth family and her own daughters and granddaughter. I know they miss her dearly, and I hope they find comfort in the legacy she has left them of unconditional love.

Judy and I worked together twice, once in the early 80's and again 20 years later. We were medical transcriptionists. Speed was important, so we decided to challenge each other for 2 hours a day. A quick phone call: "Go!" Two hours later: "How many lines did you get?" We supported each other in many ways at that job, and I'll always be grateful for her patient and friendly help. Judy met all challenges head on. When she left that organization, someone mentioned Boeing. Her response was, "I can do that!" and she did. If she didn't know how, she asked questions until she learned. She drove buses for 2 organizations, learned her way around the county, and treated her passengers and coworkers respectfully. Her life was full of challenges, which she met, and she left lessons that will enrich my life.