Judith Lynn Amis

Judith Lynn McPherson Amis passed away peacefully on April 6, 2020. She had a 17 year battle with cancer. She was a fighter throughout the entire process, never once backing down from the challenges. Finally, this disease took her life. She is now at peace and out of pain.

She will be remembered as a vivacious and loving person. She was one who stood up for her beliefs, even if they differed from others, but she had a way of doing so that was most gracious. She was a true lady.

Judith is survived by her daughter, Kelly Michelle Amis von Kreisler of Austin, Texas, her grandsons, Nicolai Alexander von Kreisler of Denver, Colorado, Aaron Joseph von Kreisler, Kirk Amis von Kreisler, and Kyle Andreas von Kreisler, all of Austin, TX. She is also survived by her brother, Phillip Douglas McPherson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, sister, Elizabeth Ann Minuzzo, her husband, Robert Minuzzo, both of Cobb, California, her sisters-in-law, Martha Amis, married to Michael Mcrozyck, of Detroit, Michigan, and Mary Amis Speight, married to Jim Speight, both of Dallas, Texas, and many, nieces, nephews aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband James Joseph Amis of Pasadena, California, by her son, Scott Amis of Oakland, California, and her half brother Michael Dwight McPherson of Piedmont, California.

She was a woman of many talents, both bright and beautiful. In high school she was involved in activities from academics to music to beauty pageantry. At her first college (Oklahoma State University) she continued this able path, and then decided to step out to marry architect James Amis, who was the love of her life. During a “brief” time off to raise her children, she returned to college, and graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with honors.

Her accomplishments were many throughout her life. She worked for the University of California at Berkeley, the University of Texas at Austin Law School, Cal Tech University, and the McCombs Business School at the University of Texas at Austin.

She traveled across the world with several of these organizations, as well widely with family and friends. Travel was one of her greatest joys. Anywhere Judy went, her lively, life-affirming, and compassionate personal qualities were valued and appreciated. Friendship was another one of Judy’s wonderful and valued gifts.

Whatever Judy did, she excelled. Her biggest accomplishments, however, were her children and grandchildren. She loved us with all of her heart. Nothing we did could shake her feelings for us. She was a woman of true passion for her family. Anything we needed she provided without question. And, in turn, what we could do for her, we rightfully, and respectfully provided.

Her family was with her in the last few days, which gave her great joy!

Thank you to Hospice Austin, Weed Corley Fish, and Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, my family, and many friends for helping me through this this process. It is difficult in its own right, but with COVID19 has been even more challenging.

A private ceremony will be held with the immediate family when all can be present (COVID).

Her interment will be in in California where she will will rest with her husband and son.

When the time is right, we will have a wonderful “New Orleans” style memorial CELEBRATION! That was her wish.

True to her very essence, her last words were “whatever the question, the answer is love! “

Should you chose to do something for her, please donate to the American Cancer Society, specifically the Leukemia and Lymphoma Department, the Front Line Workers, or any charity in which you feel is deserved.

God Bless You! Stay Safe!