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Judith Joki Obituary
Judi passed away unexpectedly on May 17th, 2014. She was born on July 1, 1943 to Commander Frank Screws and Edna Bazemore Screws.
She was a proud Navy brat who was fortunate to have lived in several different states, of which Hawaii was her favorite.
Judi graduated from Oak Harbor High and attended Western Washington University. She then moved to Seattle, where she began her favorite job as secretary and head of camp-development fund raising for the Chief Seattle Council of the Boy Scouts of America.
During a summer camp visit at Camp Omache, she met the love of her life, Eagle Scout and Aquatics Director, James (Jim) A Joki. They were married in 1965 and spent their honeymoon driving to Texas in their 1965 Ford Mustang where Jim began his job working for NASA to put a man on the moon. While in Texas, they had their three children, James, Jennifer, and Jacqueline.
In 1975 Judi and her family moved to Kansas. There Jim completed medical school and residency. In 1979 the family returned to Seattle. Judi was then able to fulfill her dream of returning to college to study geology and participate in geological digs.
Judi was happiest with a house full of kids. It didn't matter if they were her own, family, friends' or neighbors'. She loved being with family, and her grandchildren were a special joy to her. She also treasured time spent traveling and camping with her husband in their RV.
Judi was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Trojan, and father- and mother-in-law Ole and Beryl Joki. She is survived by her loving husband James A. Joki and children James Massond Joki, his daughter Brittany and her husband, Spencer; Jennifer Christine Joki and her sons Declan and Nolan and their father, Christopher Scott; Jacqueline Rene Daane and her husband Scott and their children, Jacob, Victoria, and Sebastian; her sisters and their husbands, Valera and Sandy Wilson and India and Jim Manwaring; and her sister-in-law and husband, Judy and Alan Hutchison. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws, "outlaws," and friends, as well as extended family in Georgia.
A memorial will be held Saturday, May 24th, at 12:00pm at First Lutheran Church of Richmond Beach, 18354 8th Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Judi's favorite charity, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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Hallwyl Castle by Judy Joki
Linda, Heidi, John and Dan S.
May 29, 2019
Judy Joki lives on in our hearts, every time we look at her beautiful painting of Hallwyl Castle, Canton Aargau, Switzerland. Our mother Althea knew Judy from Ronald Church, and commissioned the painting sometime in the mid 1970's as a gift for our Swiss father, Fritz. Judy's masterpiece has adorned our living room as long as I can remember. Mom has already left for Heaven, and Dad is about to go too. He rests even now in bed, underneath his beloved painting of Switzerland that Judy created so many years ago. God bless you Judy, and thank you for your gift.
Robin (Wigger) Mason
January 28, 2017
I was a patient of yours 17 years ago. I still remember how happy you where when your wife came up. I am so very sorry for your loss. I know I am late but I am praying for you and your family.
September 25, 2015
Dear Dr. Joki and family, I was so heartbroken to hear of your loss. I was a patient of yours and I remember you talking about your wife with such love and fondness. You spoke about how she had to take you on cruises so that you would actually leave work behind! It is so difficult to lose the matriarch of your family and I hope you know how many people care about you and your family. Much love, Erik, Elissa, and Aidan Casey.
The daughter you helped save, P.J., 18 years ago.
June 19, 2015
Dr. Joki,
I'm so, so sorry for the loss of your wonderful and lovely Judith (Screws). She will be missed by people whose lives she touched, and family who will keep her memory alive and bright each day. As for you, please know you have made a lot of families happy with their little ones. Please stay strong and healthy and happy because you are our Dr. Joki whom we love very, very much!
Nitaya Kambhiranond
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December 30, 2014
Jim, I did not know Judi well but it was apparent she loved life,her family and most you. There's no real way to say how sorry I am for your loss, but I pray each day gets better for you. Take time to do the special things and most of all love your family. They are the closest connection to her. I miss you dear friend and wish you the best. Most sincerely, Becky Bussiere
stanley kantor
July 1, 2014
Jim we are so very sorry to have learned of the loss of your wife,Judy. I hope that somehow you will find the strength to continue practicing medicine.You are a great doctor and even greater guy.
Barbara & George Biddle
June 9, 2014
Doc Joki,
We heard of what happenned this past weekend and are so sorry. Over 50 years of love together, what a blessing. May you always find a warm glow to hold onto.
Warm Regards,
June 2, 2014
Dr Joki and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Gayle Ward
June 1, 2014
Jim: I just heard of your loss and my heart goes out to you and your family. Time has taken us too far apart. All the best.
Bobby W. Webster, MD
Amy Carlson
May 30, 2014
Dr Joki ,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Katherine Dovinh
May 29, 2014
Dear Dr. Joki and Family, I am so, so sorry to hear about the passing of your wife today. My heart is broken for your loss of a great love of your live. May God be with you in this difficult time and comfort you. We love you very much and will pray for you.
Mary Rand
May 28, 2014
Dr. Joki, we are so deeply sorry for your loss. I know how grand and true your love for her was and always will be. I hope the memories shared provide some comfort, alongw with all the family and friends that love and care for you so very much. We care so much for you too and will be keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Angela Friedt-Martin
May 27, 2014
Our family is sorry for your loss! She will live on in your memories and in her family. Hold your grandbabies Dr. Joki. If there is anything any of us can do, please let us know.
The Friedt Family
Pat and Connie Trine
May 26, 2014
Sending our Heartfelt prayers and condolences to you and your family Jim! Know we are thinking of you and your family and wish you peace and strength! Cherish all the wonderful memories and smile!
Pat and Connie Trine
Francine Hatley
May 26, 2014
So sorry for your loss.
Christopher Scott
May 25, 2014
Love you Judi.
Wilma Bradburn
May 24, 2014
Dr.Joki.Sorry of the loss to you and your family. Your memories will help keep you strong.
Wilma Bradburn
Retired Food Service Employee @ NWH
The Rubino Family
May 24, 2014
Dear Dr. Joki & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time.
Karen & Jeff Akre
May 24, 2014
Our hearts are heavy for the Family of Judith.They are the heaviest for Dr.Joki. With how dedicated you are to the people you work with, we know your dedication was greater to your wife. We know that she was an amazing lady by all that you have said about her. For All of Judith's Family, "Keep living life just as you have with times to pause and cry, she would have wanted it that way."
Caroline Lee
May 24, 2014
Dr Joki and Family,
My thoughts go out to you all. Sending you peace and love.
May 24, 2014
I can already see Aunt Judi coming into the kitchen during our summer visits, giving me a big hug, drinking a coffee with me as we catch up during our summers home. It just will not be the same without her there, and we are shocked and saddened to hear of her passing.
There will be so many little things - the fragrance of the pikake flower that she loved, memories of life in the South that we shared - that will continue to remind me of her. Dale and I, along with Alex and Theo (whom we wish that Aunt Judi could have met), will cherish the memories we have of you, and I feel so fortunate to have been able to be part of your family.
Sending love from the Philippines.
Sonali, Dale, Alex & Theo
Cassie Nights-NWH-Pharmacy
May 23, 2014
Dr. Joki so sorry to hear the loss of your wife, my heart goes out to you and your family.
Karen Dunsdon
May 23, 2014
Dr. Joki: I am saddened to learn of your wife's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your wife must have been an amazing woman. I hope you all find comfort in wonderful memories of her. Love to you all.
Larry & Nancy Briggs
May 23, 2014
Judi was a wonderful friend from my childhood. She will be missed.
May 23, 2014
Jim and Family
We are so sorry to hear about Judy.She was a wonderful person and we will miss her.
Ron and Diane Demers
Ginny Humphrey
May 23, 2014
Dr Joki, I'm so sorry for your loss. Your wife sounds like a wonderful person. My prayers to you and your family.
Sheila Sandusky
May 23, 2014
Dr Joki, I care and share in your sorrow. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen Daily
May 23, 2014
What a beautiful tribute to a beautiful woman. I'll miss my second mom - I have so many fond memories of her, especially her laugh. May you all find comfort and peace in the coming days.
Donna Estill
May 22, 2014
Praying for your family.
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