Trudy was born on August 23, 1923 in Chicago, IL. Her parents were Carl Insel and Frieda Besser Insel. She was married to Walter Corday in 1950. They bought a house in San Jose, CA in the Naglee Park neighborhood. She was a close friend to many of her neighbors and could, for many years be seen walking her sweet, proud chihuahua, Lucky, who had a tiny body, but the soul of a lion. A gifted artist, Trudy's home was filled with many of her oil paintings, many of which were of the sea which she loved. A Christian woman who cared for and prayed for her friends and relatives.
Trudy was a devoted friend, always remembering birthdays and holidays with cards and gifts for her many dear friends. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten by her family members, friends and her loving caregivers, Lola Segovia and Abel Munoz.
Trudy was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Corday, her brother, William Insel, her sister, Anne Agusta Insel Petersen, a nephew, Robert Petersen, nieces, Beverly Petersen Harrison and Marie Insel Posdal. She is survived by nephews, Bill Petersen, Carl Insel, Dick Petersen, Bill Insel, Tom Petersen, nieces, Bernice Petersen, Madeline Insel Danzer and many great nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be held on Tuesday January 21st, 2020 at Cedar Lawn Memorial Park 48800 Warm Springs Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539. Chapel services at 12:00 p.m. and Urn placement at 1:00 p.m.
Refreshments will be provided afterwards in the reception area.
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