Judith R. "Judy" van't Riet

VAN'T RIET, Judith R. "Judy", 84, of Richmond, widow of Bartholomeus van't Riet, departed this life on February 19, 2009. She is survived by her brother, William Rottschaefer of St. Paul, Minn.; son, Rudolf van't Riet, his wife, Shelly and their children, Samantha and Elizabeth; son, Willem van't Riet of Denver, Colo., and daughter, Margaret van't Riet of Richmond. Judith was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minn. She attended Vassar and the University of Minnesota, was a member of the Phi Beta Kappa honor society, graduating with a degree in Anthropology and Library Science. An avid lover of music and a violin player, Judy was a 10 year member of the Minneapolis Symphony Chorus, a 15 year member of the Minnesota Bach Society and a 22 year member of the Richmond Symphony Chorus, as well as being an active member in the Ginter Park Presbyterian Church choir for over 25 years. Judy was a homemaker who always made time to talk to friends, dearly loved her pets and was a fan of tennis, baseball, football and NASCAR. She volunteered her time with Meals On Wheels and as an election judge in the city of Richmond. Family will receive friends from 2 to 5 p.m., February 22, 2009 at the West Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 11020 W. Broad Street. A graveside service will be conducted Monday, February 23 at 2 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. at Ginter Park Presbyterian Church, 3601 Seminary Ave., Richmond. In lieu of flowers, a contribution may be made to the Richmond SPCA or the Richmond Symphony.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.