Thank you for always being such a grounded, loving, spritual, and compassionate mom.  It's said that you can't choose your parents, but I can say that if we could, and given the chance, I would certainly choose you every time!  
You're greatly missed in my life.  I'm thankful that your legacy lives on as I continue my journey here on Earth.

I am proud to say that I am Judy's daughter in-law. I married her youngest son Curt. Judy was like a second mom to me, she would even tell me I was the daughter she never had. Over the years Judy and I got very close she even got me to go to Women Of Faith with her, I had a great time and ended up going with her again the following year. Judy was also the best grandma a kid could ask for. She would come and watch her grandson Caleb and take him to McDonalds for lunch and then to the park. She just adored him, and when she left she would always say to him  I love you to infinity and beyond and he would smile and say it back.I will always be grateful to you for raising Curt to be a good husband and dad. I will truly miss you. Thank you for being a great mom and grandma, and from our conversations I can honestly say that one day we'll all be together again.  Rest in peace mom

Aunt Judy was the best aunt possible to my brothers and me our whole lives.  She was always concerned about how we three were all doing - as she was about her own children and grandchildren.  She always remembered our birthdays and sent us cards or emails to wish us happy birthdays - from the time we were little boys all the way up to this year, 2014 - and I turned 46 this year!  She was always nice, pleasant, and kind.  She lived for Jesus and to do His will.  She always made our traditional Christmas Eve dinner and gifts parties at her son's house fun with her creative games, stories/read-a-longs, and neat surprises - like cash hidden inside presents;  it's hard to imagine Christmas Eves without her now.  We will all miss her a lot - she was a wonderful lady and aunt!

We went camping together and she made it her personal mission to keep the squirrels on a short leash.  Judy always had a smile and a good sense of humor, not to mention a non-judgmental and gracious spirit.  I will miss her.

I worked with Judy at Focus on the Family. She was an angel then, and I truly believe she is an angel now. I thank God for knowing her and I'm sure He welcomed her home to Heaven with a "well done ...." Her smile and joy will be missed. Love and prayers for her family!

I met Judy at Cornerstone Bible Church when I joined the 'DW40' group. 

Judy has always been a dear person and through out her challanges of cancer she has been an inspiration to many of us. I remember when she asked me if I could take her to a doctor's appointment and then we went to lunch, we were able to discuss many things and I told her how she was my inspiration and she, as she always has been, very unselfish, turned the conversation around and told me that I was her inspiration with my bout of cancer. 

Judy was and always will be a testimony to many people from the way she lived in her walk with the Lord to her walk with her illness, not letting any of it get her down or not letting any of us know her woes.

I will always remember Judy and someday I know that we will meet again.

Love You Judy, Carole Young

Four years ago my husband was in a terrible bicycle accident and spent 2 weeks in the hospital, the first being in ICU.  I was trying to juggle my kids- both their hearts and their schedule, meals, laundry, and the hospital every day and night.  Many, many friends filled in the huge gaps during that time.  One of these mornings this woman comes walking up to my house with a vase full of flowers from her yard.  I did not know her. Evidently she had heard about Jon's accident at church.  It was such a sweet and tender gesture to a stranger, that it blessed me far beyond the simple flowers.  Later I got to know Judy at our women's Bible study and have heard more and more about the amazing woman she is.  I know she will be greatly missed.  I will be praying for your family as you move through this season.  May God's peace to thick on you!

I was initially introduced to Judy while she was still in high school and dating my youngest brother Bob.
Eventually they were engaged and married and she was a welcome addition to our family.  Everyone loved Judy.
We became immediate friends and as our
friendship grew over the years, I always thought of her more as a "little
sister" and enjoyed all the times and talks we shared together.  We solved many problems through laughter and tears with the consolation of having each other to confide in.
I will miss her very much, but I am thankful that she is finally resting peacefully in the light of God's presence.
I take great comfort in knowing that I will see her again in God's Kingdom.
Rest In Peace my little sister.  I love
you.

I met Judy several years ago at a family celebration. Her son, Rob, is married to my sister, Lisa; and Sydney was her only granddaughter, and greatly adored she was!   Judy would put me on her prayer list as I went through serious medical treatments in 2008.  Her caring, love and generosity will always be remembered. She was like the flowers she loved, spreading seeds of the message and love of the Lord.  She is now resting in peace.  Blessings and comfort to the family.

I met Judy over 50 years ago in high school when she was Judy Fowler and I was Sandy Aguirre. Judy was a lovely, vibrant girl and a cute cheerleader.  We met again a number of years later in Arcadia, when we realized we only lived a block away and our children attended the same school.  She was such a delight to get to know again.  As a realtor, I helped her sell her house in Arcadia and buy a condo.  I moved on to Utah and we lost track of each other again. One day I received a call from her. I can't even remember how she found me.  I was so excited to see her again at our 50th year class reunion and then for that last time when we had lunch at Mimi's a year ago. She heard I was coming to town for a few days and arranged a lunch with several of our high school friends.  I gave her a big a hug and kiss when I said good-bye and then went back and gave her another.  She said, "But Sandy, you've already hugged me and said good-bye." I told her "I just needed another hug."  I was very emotional when we parted.  I had a strong premonition it would be our last good-bye in this life.   May God Bless her and keep her and may we all meet again.

Judy was my Grandmother and she was the kindest person that anyone could have asked for. Her tender touch was just the perfect amount of joy and compassion. I'm 15 right now. I am the 2nd oldest grandson of Judy. She left a lasting impression on everyone that she met. She was the greatest friend to some, and the greatest grandmother and mom to others. (Awesome Daughter)
Now that she is gone, we should not mourn, but remember the things she did for all of us, small and big. She had this indescribable warmth to her. Now that I've grown up, I now know what that warmth was. It was the warmth of Joy, Happiness, and Compassion. There was never a problem that she had with anyone. Always easy going and light hearted. Not many of you know, but I am a beginner DJ, and one of my favorite moments of my Grandma was when I was at my birthday party a couple years back. I was doing my thing when I heard someone calling my name, it was my Grandma. I looked up and she did was nod her head ever so slightly and give me a thumbs-up. It might not seem like much of a favorite moment, but that little gesture gave me the confidence that I needed to continue and to pursue my dream. I will miss my grandma forever. She was very dear to me and all of us.  Rest in Piece Grandma. I love you!

I have had the privilege of having Judy in my life for 35+ years. When we met we became fast friends and she had become my sister, my mentor, my support system when needed and best friend a woman could have. We prayed together, traveled, played cards, laughed, cried and we never got tired of talking about life and our families.
She introduced me to Women of Faith and we were there for seven years together. She was so pleased when Jackie joined her, and came back a second year.
Knowing her has been such a joy in my life. We have watched our children grow into adulthood, and were amazed how we still worried about them. We rejoiced together when we became grandmothers about the same time. We loved and enjoyed our grandchildren so much. 
I sadly say good bye to my dear friend, and pray that she has the shiniest halo, the fluffiest white wings, and is walking in God's Garden arm and arm with God, talking about what to plant next.
Rest in Peace my DEAR FRIEND, you will be missed by many, and most dearly by me. I love you, rest well.

I met Judy 11 years ago at APU. Being a young twenty a something I had the privilege of being blessed by Judy's friendship, Godly discernment and most importantly her prayers. We prayed for my lost family, we prayed for my wedding, we prayed for me to finish school, we prayed for my children, we cried together often and prayed for me to be a stay at home mama. Which I am to this day. Judy's brutally honest spirit and kind heart will forever always be an example to me.  I thank Jesus for my sweet friend and will try my hardest to pass forward what she has taught me.

I love Judy so much!  She has been such a source of love and encouragement in my life!  She lived her life to shine for Jesus and she did!!! We were in small group biblestudy together!  I considered it a true honor to have known her and she will forever be an inspiration to me! I will really miss er!
With love, Linda Wiltsey

Judy was a dear friend through our years at Focus on the Family together.  I loved her laugh.  She was truly a witness for our Lord and I'm sure she is joyfully and loving being with Him.......forever!

Judy and I went to High School together. It was so nice to connect with her a couple of years ago. She truly was a women that loved The Lord. Our prayers our with her family. Bob & Gloria Wilson (San Clemente, Ca)

I met Judy when we took computer classes sponsored by Rio Hondo College, which was meant to transition those of us out of work, back into the work place.  Judy was a hoot even back then!  She kept me in line, and we became fast friends.  We went to job fairs together.  She landed a job at ASUSA Pacific University, and I found a job at a local newspaper.

Since my move back to New Jersey, in 2005, I always contacted Judy after I landed back at LAX to visit family, to go for lunch at the Cheese Cake Factory.  There was always no time missed/skipped between visits, because we kept in touch via e-mail.  She was a very special lady in my heart, and I knew she was a lifelong friend!

While she went through her heroic struggle with her cancers, and she kept us all updated with health updates – and NEVER EVER did she ask “Why Me?”  When I read her updates I was ALWAYS left with an uplifting feeling because she NEVER let bad news get her down.  With bad news, she ALWAYS had an upside.  I know she got her courage, her stamina, from God.

I miss my friend, but I know she is with Our Lord.  That gives me peace.  Tim, I can't thank you enough for your updates.  YOU are your Mother's SON.  Thank you!

Arlene Schott,
Manchester, NJ

Judy,was my cousin we didn't grow up together but became close friends as we aged. Her mother Mable is my dear aunt and I cherish her dearly. To Rob, Tim & Curt hold on to the early memories and the Beautiful person your mom was inside & out. Putting my arms around each of you and lifting you up in Prayer.

I will always remember those summers, when Tim would invite myself,  & a few other friends over to go swimming, at his house on Palm.
Judy, ALWAYS made me feel welcome, as if she were my own Mom.  She was an amazing woman, whose spirit will be remembered forever.   May she rest in peace.   It was an honor to have known you.

I will miss my Aunt Judy very much. I offer my sincere condolences to those she leaves behind and will always treasure the memories I have of her presence in my life, not only while I was young and growing up but also in later years as well. She was always there for me in a very special way.

Judy is a special friend and I am so glad to have known and loved her for over 50 some years.  We shared jr. high and high school, marriages and motherhood and many memories.  Always a smile, a quiet, gentle way about her that always made me feel peace and comfort.  God now has a special angel looking over her loved ones. RIP dear friend. I will love you always! Pat

My condolences to the family.  Judy was a great blessing to all of us at Cornerstone.

OBITUARY

Judy Ann Fowler Bannister

February 2, 1945 – May 6, 2014

Oakdale Mortuary & Memorial Park

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