Judy was born on October 13, 1943 in Kellogg, Idaho. She had a wonderful childhood growing up in Kellogg and graduated from St. Paul’s High School in Walla Walla, WA. Judy then attended the University of Idaho where she affiliated with Delta Gamma. Additionally, Judy earned a master’s degree from the University of Oregon.
Judy’s professional life was committed to public education. She was a teacher, principal and school administrator, and above all, a passionate educator who had a lifelong love of learning. Judy married Gary Martin, of Spokane, in 1965, and although their union didn’t last, gave her two children of whom she was endlessly proud.
Never one to shy away from new experiences or adventure, Judy spent almost a year in Costa Rica following the birth of her first grandchild in 2007, and despite not speaking Spanish, made lifelong connections with many she met there. Judy split her time between residences in Spokane and Portland, OR and fit in as many trips as possible to visit family and friends. During her most recent trip to Virginia over Christmas, she remarked that she had “no intention of slowing down with age” – those who knew and loved her are devastated that sudden, aggressive lymphatic cancer interfered with those plans. Judy passed away on May 20, 2017 at Providence Holy Family Hospital.
Judy had a big heart, loved her family deeply and will be remembered for her generosity and thought for others. She especially loved sharing her knowledge and skills cultivated from her years teaching with her young grandchildren.
Judy was predeceased in death by her parents, William and LaVernon Tuson of Coeur d’Alene. She is survived by her sisters Gay (Bill) Scholes of LaQuinta, CA and Susanne (Marty) Tuson of Spokane. She’s also survived and missed dearly by her two children: daughter, Molly Martin of Portland, OR, and grandson, Jefferson; and son, Mitchell (Tiffany) Martin and grandsons, Carter and Wesley of Great Falls, VA.
A memorial service honoring Judy’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Sunday, June 4, 2017 at the Hazen & Jaeger Valley Funeral Home in Spokane Valley. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Page Ahead Children’s Literacy Program, the leading provider of children’s books and literacy services in Washington State. www.pageahead.org/donate.
Partager l'avis de décès
v.1.8.18