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So sad to hear this news about Judy.  I met her in the 1970's when she helped form Oregon's People First.  Such a wonderful, tireless advocate.  Such a trooper.  

My thoughts go, also, to Carol.  You made a great team!

 Such excitement fills my heart when I think of our early days with People First, organizing, transporting ideas and issues.  I have on my desk as I write a copy of the People First book you inspired me to write. You were young then full of energy and passion that would never end.  You led the way for so many out of the institution into the community.  There is a special place for you in heaven and you are there now and I am glad for you but sad for us for having lost you.  God Bless

Hi Judy,

Ashley Rose Johnson here, You where an inspiration to work with when we did the trainings in The Dalles, together and when I was out of line in my words you helped me a lot not to stumble or stutter.   Judy will you Keep up the Advocacy work in heaven and Say Hello to Barbara L (Friend and Advocate of mine) and Ethelene (My grandma) Barbara always loved your Work and I know my grandma would love you to pieces for keeping an eye on me and how i have grown stronger in my life.

I will always keep you in my heart and if I get a chance I would love to make a bracelet with your picture with you on it my friend and self advocate!

It was great knowing you!   Miss you bunches   Your in my heart my dear friend and loved and treasured!

Thinking about you, Judy, and all you taught me about patience, tenacity and humor. You will be dearly missed but your light will be carried on in those whose lives you touched. 

You always made us stop and think...may not have always agreed with you...but always considered and appreciated your point of view.  Enjoyed sharing lunches with you at the ReBAR advisory meetings.  You always made us stop and think...miss you.

My dear friend and colleague how I  am missing you.  Your late nite calls to discuss something serious or to laugh at something silly or just to share our friendship. Opportunities to marvel at your ability to challenge adversity, learn new skills and responsibilities,  joke when things got to serious, major drama queen when the occasion called for it.  Your leadership,comradeship  and spirit inspired us all and your legacy will go on forever.

Say hello to Rosie and Harry for me and I will be seeing you.............Charlotte

 

 Judy's selfless leadership, conspicuous gallantry and extraordinary devotion to duty could well earn her a “Medal of Honor” in the battle for humanity. Her indomitable determination and valiant fighting spirit reflect the highest credit upon herself and will long continue to enhance the efforts of those she led and served alongside to uphold the highest traditions of United States citizenry. Judy, you will be missed terribly but lovingly in our hearts eternally.

Judy, you enriched our lives in so many ways.  From the early days of People First until your last days on earth, your true voice and warm heart made us, our community and all around you stronger.

I miss you now and we will miss you always.  Rest in peace and know you are loved.
 

Judy dear,
I remember the time when we were at that self-determination conference in Utah.
You stood up and gave the people your all. I really will always carry that into my heart. I loved that.
May the good Lord bless you with peace and his care.

You are my eternal sister and friend.