Judy French Obituary

Judy French
1944-2010
Judy Kae French 66 passed unexpectedly into the arms of heaven on September 24, 2010 at her home in Santa Maria. She will be missed dearly by all her family and friends.
Judy Henderson was born in North Platte, Nebraska August 29, 1944. She was raised on a small farm and went to a small farming school until 5th grade when her father had to move for health reasons. Her family moved to San Diego and she graduated from Hoover High in 1962.
Her family then moved to Lompoc in 1962. She met her husband Gary going to college at Allan Hancock College on a blind date. She was told "Frenchie" could take her to the bonfire. She was married Grace Baptist Church in Santa Maria on Her parents wedding anniversary, April 18, 1964, 46 years ago.
Judy worked at Oak Knoll Bowl many years and was involved the bowling community. She was actively the league secretary for the senior and junior leagues at Rancho Bowl. She loved all her bowler friends especially her senior and junior bowlers.
Judy leaves behind her loving husband of 46 years Gary French. Together they raised 3 daughters and have 8 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Judy is survived by her husband, her brother, her daughters and their husbands. Brother, Richard Henderson of San Marcos. Her daughters, Leah and son-in-law Jerry Gonzalez, Marianne and son-in-law Darrell Heuchert, Deborah and son-in-law Michael Steinfelt all of Santa Maria. Her 9, grandchildren, Cassandra and grandson-in-law Jose Lorea of Bakersfield, Joee Morse, Kyle, Kevin, and Hannah Steinfelt, Brandon and Emily Heurchert all of Santa Maria. Her great-grand babies Aaron and Nicholas Lorea of Bakersfield.
She was preceded in death by her mother Anna Henderson in 1993, her father Sam Henderson in 2002, her sisters Terry Stansky 1996 and Rosella Lindgren in 2006.
A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, September 29, 2010 in the Chapel of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary at 3:00 pm.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Cancer Society in memory of Judy French at www.cancer.org.
Arrangements are under the direction of Dudley-Hoffman Mortuary, Crematory & Memory Gardens.

Dudley-Hoffman
Mortuary & Crematory
(805) 922-8463
www.dudleyhoffmanmortuary.com

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Published by Santa Maria Times on Sep. 28, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Judy French

11 Entries

Bev and cliffie Erickson

September 23, 2019

Almost 10 years ago when you passed so suddenly. Thought about you the other day when driving the car down a rode we road on to a bingo game. Love and miss you and frenchy. Bev and Cliff Erickson

Debi/Kara/Rhett Brown

October 5, 2010

She was a beautiful woman with that open, happy smile! I remember her from when I was a boxgirl at Lucky in Orcutt, getting to know her better as I became friends with her daughters and husband. She is greatly missed!

roxanne nelson

October 3, 2010

what a great way to remember judy. she was my aunt but she was always a joy to be around. i am so thankful to have seen her in august of 2010.
thank you for being you.

Jimmie Openshaw

October 2, 2010

So sorry for your loss, she will be truly missed. Jimmie Openshaw

The Boyd's

September 29, 2010

Judy will be sure missed, and we are really missing her now. My nephew and daughter felt like she was an adopted grandma to them. We sure will miss our lunches with Judy after bowling Saturday mornings. We learned how to have fun and laugh at ourselves while bowling. Were going to miss your smile and you yelling at Steven "Stephanie"(inside joke)to pay attention. We love you and will miss you. Gary if you need anything let us know. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Tina Hernandez

September 29, 2010

Judy my family has known you for many years..you have watched my brothers and I grow up along with our children...you always had kind words about our family..we will truly miss you..God Bless you and your family......may you rest in peace...love you...

Rubi Vega

September 28, 2010

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

Peggy Alexander

September 28, 2010

You are all in my thoughts and prayers. May God put his arms around you all.

Sandi Chavez

September 28, 2010

I’m so sorry to hear of your recent loss;
I’m sending my sympathy and prayers , God bless your Family

September 28, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you through this hard time.
James and JoLynda Crowley

Beverly & Cliff Erickson

September 28, 2010

We were deeply saddened to learn of Judy's sudden passing. We had many social times with her and her husband. She was truly a sweet person and so kind.

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