Judith "Judy" (Hood) Kaddoura, of Federal Way Washington passed away on Saturday February 24, 2018 at the age of 58.
Judy is survived by her children, daughter Jessica Millspaugh (Nathan) and son Charlie Carlisle (Michelle); her grandchildren, Thai Hood, Blake McSpadden, William Millspaugh, Isabella McSpadden, Wyntir Millspaugh, Alexus Kelley, and Andrew Carlisle; her great grandchildren, Kaida Pack, Kylo Ren Hood, and Rylor Millspaugh; siblings Millie Lahrman, Bob Hood, Rose Ciechanowski (Guy), Bill Hood, and Ron Hood (LouAnne), eighteen nieces and nephews with numerous great nieces and nephews; and her former spouses; Michael Carlisle and Yousif Kaddoura. She is preceded in death by her parents and grandson Jeremy McSpadden Jr.
Judy was born in Wallace Idaho on September 20, 1959 to Murl Hood and Helen (Johnston) Hood. Judy was a graduate of Spokane Falls Community College after which she began a career as a Sign Language Interpreter for the deaf and hard of hearing. Judy was a member of Washington State Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf (WSRID) and Children of Deaf Adults (CODA). She was a respected interpreter and was incredibly proud to be a part of the deaf community.
Judy's pride was her family. Everyone she met would hear stories and see pictures of her children and grandchildren. She had a strong and loving bond with her siblings and her many nieces and nephews. She loved her friends and considered them an extension of her family. She welcomed everyone in to her circle. Judy had an amazing sense of humor, a bright smile, and loved telling stories and making everyone laugh.
A Celebration of Life will be held for Judy on Saturday March 24, 2018 at 4:00 PM at St. Philomena Catholic Church 1790 S. 222nd St., Des Moines WA 98198.
Charitable remembrances for our loving and courageous mother may be made to: Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Service (ADWAS), 8613 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115; adwas@adwas.org/donate
A website has been set up with pictures of Judy, the slideshow which was played at the Celebration of Life and a couple other items. Also there is a link on the website for donations to the Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy.
alanaevey.wixsite.com/judymemorial
Judy brought Joy oy and comraderie to so many of us! She will be missed by so many. All our love to those who will celebrate her life. We are sorry we can't be at the service but we will go see our Grandkids and I know Judy would be "All about family time!"
Judy touched all of our heart. Her smile light when she greet us all in community. I want to say Red rose, Pink rose, White rose to give her. She filled life so wonderful ..She will be always missed and not forgotten.
Judy was the type of person who lit up the room wherever she was. She was an extension of my Washington family. She was funny, opinionated, and loved unconditionally everyone she came in contact with. I could not have asked for a better friend & am so glad to have known her. She will always be in my heart. ❤ Becky (Michelle's Aunt)
Celebration Of Life
Des Moines, Washington 98198