Judy was preceded in death by her daughter Andrea Bevacqua and parents Charles and Judith Jaap. She is survived by her husband Donald Orvis, sister Ruth Marcy of Anchorage Alaska, brother Bill Jaap and wife (Sharon Jaap) of Loveland,Colorado, grandson Mike Bevacqua, granddaughter in law (Angie Bevacqua), and great grandchildren Zack and Julianna Bevacqua of Spokane Valley, Wa.
Judy was born in Salt Lake city, Utah to her father a mining engineer and mother a riveter for Lockheed. Her family resided in Pasadena California where she enjoyed her days riding her horses with her two siblings. Her family settled here in the Trentwood area of the Spokane Valley in the early 1940's. She enjoyed being apart of the 4H club and even received awards for her beautiful Arabian prized horse.
She met her husband Don in 1955 at her sister's wedding. She graduated from West Valley High School in 1958 and married the love of her life Don. They raised one daughter, Andrea together and would be married for sixty six years this August.
Judy retired from Fred Meyers after 42 years as the secretary for the President and Vice President of the company. She was also the editor for the Navy newsletter called Landings.
Judy had a wide variety of hobbies that she enjoyed, including taking photos of nature and family, collecting frog memorabilia and in her younger years she loved riding and showing her three beloved Arabian horses.
She and her husband Don enjoyed carving with the Spokane Woodcarvers Association, were members of the Early Ford V8 club, and were active sponsors of the Spokane Camaro Club, founded by their daughter Andrea. They enjoyed staying active and social taking vacations all over the country with their grandson Mike in tow in their travel trailer with the Volkswalk club.
Judy will be greatly missed by her family and loved ones. She will be remembered as always having a love for her family, her spunk, quick wit, and big heart. Those that knew her well knew she always had the last say and took care of everyone elses needs first.
In her last few years it was our turn to take care of her after her being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2021. Whenever we see a frog we'll think of Judy. She'll always be in our hearts and never forgotten. ♥️
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