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BORN
1941
DIED
2022
Judith Quehl Obituary
Judy, loving Mom, Nana, Sister, Aunt and friend passed peacefully after a lengthy struggle with
dementia.
Judy was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, to Frank Maynard (Sammy) Quehl and Norma Maycel Wayte and her sister Debbie Maynard Quehl. As a child, she enjoyed Day's Lake and helping her Dad fix racing boats, the lake cabin, Jobs Daughters, music and dancing. She attended NCBI and for post-secondary and graduated from Robinsons Business College in Saskatoon. From there she moved to Edmonton and worked for Shell Oil for many years and met Nick, her former husband during this time. She returned to North Battleford and they were married in 1967. A few years later, her daughters Nicole and Carla were born. Judy became an incredible homemaker and hostess in the years that followed. Her love of fashion and clothing was soon embodied in the handmade dolls and baby clothing she made for Nicole and Carla. She hosted the most delicious and beautiful family holiday feasts, set with her beautifully decorated table settings that have become wonderful memories for her family. Being in the RCMP our family had many postings around Saskatchewan and eventually moved out the coast and to Tsawwassen. Here she was employed by Century Holdings and later, Canadian Airlines. For many years she was championed and adored by her "family" of over 300 reservations agents and management staff, to whom she excelled in service as she was meticulous and detail oriented in nature. She would often come home with flowers and cards with accolades written in them that brought her much joy to be of service. She enjoyed her work and the friends she met along the way. The love of geography and travel, which began with reading books, then became a reality as she travelled with family and friends over the decades to destinations such as Europe, Montreal and other Canadian cities, Disneyland, New York, Las Vegas, New Orleans and family vacations annually to Waikiki in Hawaii. Some other interests for her were her love of music, especially Louis and Ella and traditional jazz - she held a membership with the Louis Armstrong Society. After meeting Louis Armstrong in person at a North Battleford concert at the age of 12, she became a lifelong devoted fan. She would talk about how kind and talented he was. She loved her animals - cats and dogs, her social outings and exploring new neighbourhoods and restaurants, browsing in the stores of areas all throughout the lower mainland, trips to the states and vacations around the world. She had a love for reading anything she could get her hands on, from a local paper to magazines, travel guides, historical fiction and non-fiction, and especially autobiographies and jazz. Shows on travel anytime and Hockey Night in Canada were permanent fixtures in our home from October to June. Mom loved her yard and gardening, and spent hours pruning, weeding and relaxing in the lawn chairs at the end of a long work day with many neighbourhood friends like family. She was a hard worker and conscientious in her upkeep of the house, her kids, and her work. She was also an active member and volunteer of the Royal Canadian Legion. The love and pride in her life were her grandchildren Joy, Amy, Amber and Levi - she was so devoted to their interests and their lives. She loved visits out to spend days with them - usually trips to the mall, a nice lunch out and then back to the house for some family time.
Judy is survived by her daughters Nicole (Paul, Joy, Amy, Amber) Attalla and Carla (Steve and Levi) Kroeker and her sister Debbie Maynard Quehl (son John Klippert). Judy is also survived by her loving companion and partner of her late life, Clay Otto. The two were inseparable. They were together for 12 years and enjoyed many social outings weekly as well as visits, church outings and vacations to Hawaii and a cruise to New Orleans. In later years, they resided in The Waterford in both independent living and finally the Care Centre. They were a beautiful pair on the dance floor and so enjoyed all of the social opportunities provided by the wonderful caring staff who grew to know them so well and care for them over the four years they were there.
Judy /Mom will be remembered for her generosity, her curious nature that spawned a lifetime love of reading, learning, exploring, history, art and museums and new adventures travelling any chance she could get, her sense of humour, her strength, her reassurance and positive outlook, her love of her grandchildren and her passion for music, singing, dancing, travel and shopping will all be recalled fondly in our memories. May those trumpets be playing for you Mom. We love you so much! Until we meet again! "Music is life itself" - Louis Armstrong
Services for Judith Quehl and Nicholas Sadowsky to be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Grace Church, 2087 McMillan Rd. Abbotsford, BC.
1 - 3 pm - Service and tea for Judy
3 - 4 pm - Funeral Service for Nicholas Sadowsky
4 - 5:30 pm - Buffet-style meal to follow for both parents
dementia.
Judy was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, to Frank Maynard (Sammy) Quehl and Norma Maycel Wayte and her sister Debbie Maynard Quehl. As a child, she enjoyed Day's Lake and helping her Dad fix racing boats, the lake cabin, Jobs Daughters, music and dancing. She attended NCBI and for post-secondary and graduated from Robinsons Business College in Saskatoon. From there she moved to Edmonton and worked for Shell Oil for many years and met Nick, her former husband during this time. She returned to North Battleford and they were married in 1967. A few years later, her daughters Nicole and Carla were born. Judy became an incredible homemaker and hostess in the years that followed. Her love of fashion and clothing was soon embodied in the handmade dolls and baby clothing she made for Nicole and Carla. She hosted the most delicious and beautiful family holiday feasts, set with her beautifully decorated table settings that have become wonderful memories for her family. Being in the RCMP our family had many postings around Saskatchewan and eventually moved out the coast and to Tsawwassen. Here she was employed by Century Holdings and later, Canadian Airlines. For many years she was championed and adored by her "family" of over 300 reservations agents and management staff, to whom she excelled in service as she was meticulous and detail oriented in nature. She would often come home with flowers and cards with accolades written in them that brought her much joy to be of service. She enjoyed her work and the friends she met along the way. The love of geography and travel, which began with reading books, then became a reality as she travelled with family and friends over the decades to destinations such as Europe, Montreal and other Canadian cities, Disneyland, New York, Las Vegas, New Orleans and family vacations annually to Waikiki in Hawaii. Some other interests for her were her love of music, especially Louis and Ella and traditional jazz - she held a membership with the Louis Armstrong Society. After meeting Louis Armstrong in person at a North Battleford concert at the age of 12, she became a lifelong devoted fan. She would talk about how kind and talented he was. She loved her animals - cats and dogs, her social outings and exploring new neighbourhoods and restaurants, browsing in the stores of areas all throughout the lower mainland, trips to the states and vacations around the world. She had a love for reading anything she could get her hands on, from a local paper to magazines, travel guides, historical fiction and non-fiction, and especially autobiographies and jazz. Shows on travel anytime and Hockey Night in Canada were permanent fixtures in our home from October to June. Mom loved her yard and gardening, and spent hours pruning, weeding and relaxing in the lawn chairs at the end of a long work day with many neighbourhood friends like family. She was a hard worker and conscientious in her upkeep of the house, her kids, and her work. She was also an active member and volunteer of the Royal Canadian Legion. The love and pride in her life were her grandchildren Joy, Amy, Amber and Levi - she was so devoted to their interests and their lives. She loved visits out to spend days with them - usually trips to the mall, a nice lunch out and then back to the house for some family time.
Judy is survived by her daughters Nicole (Paul, Joy, Amy, Amber) Attalla and Carla (Steve and Levi) Kroeker and her sister Debbie Maynard Quehl (son John Klippert). Judy is also survived by her loving companion and partner of her late life, Clay Otto. The two were inseparable. They were together for 12 years and enjoyed many social outings weekly as well as visits, church outings and vacations to Hawaii and a cruise to New Orleans. In later years, they resided in The Waterford in both independent living and finally the Care Centre. They were a beautiful pair on the dance floor and so enjoyed all of the social opportunities provided by the wonderful caring staff who grew to know them so well and care for them over the four years they were there.
Judy /Mom will be remembered for her generosity, her curious nature that spawned a lifetime love of reading, learning, exploring, history, art and museums and new adventures travelling any chance she could get, her sense of humour, her strength, her reassurance and positive outlook, her love of her grandchildren and her passion for music, singing, dancing, travel and shopping will all be recalled fondly in our memories. May those trumpets be playing for you Mom. We love you so much! Until we meet again! "Music is life itself" - Louis Armstrong
Services for Judith Quehl and Nicholas Sadowsky to be held on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at Grace Church, 2087 McMillan Rd. Abbotsford, BC.
1 - 3 pm - Service and tea for Judy
3 - 4 pm - Funeral Service for Nicholas Sadowsky
4 - 5:30 pm - Buffet-style meal to follow for both parents
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Published by Delta Optimist from Sep. 27 to Oct. 26, 2022.
Memories and Condolences
for Judith Quehl
3 Entries
Bob and Pat Wayte
October 7, 2022
Judy will always be known as a gentle free spirit who blessed all those that knew her.
Jim & Elaine Quehl
October 6, 2022
Visits with Judy were always fun - she was a fun person and wish we could have enjoyed her company more. We did stay in touch via emails for many years and shared many good jokes, music and articles. We will miss her.
Del Halterman
September 27, 2022
So sad to lose such a wonderful friend. I grew up with Judy all through our school years, and we rekindled our friendship in May of 2007, emailing 2 or 3 times weekly and exchanging gifts of music until her dementia brought it all to a halt. Farewell, my lovely little friend.
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