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1939
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2019
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Judy Bailey Obituary
Judy was born on Aug. 6, 1939, to Amelia (Thomas) and Don Taylor in Tacoma, Wash. She resided in Washington, Oregon, Victoria, B.C., and California before going to Germany in 1954 to early 1956, and then moving to Anchorage in late 1956. She graduated from Anchorage High School in 1957. Married Gene (Dewey) Bailey in 1958, and was the mother to three sons: Jack, Gordon and Glen. They divorced in 1979, and she never remarried. Judy lived in the same home from 1966 until 2019. She worked for the Territorial Department of Lands, starting in May of 1957, which later became the Division of Lands Management in 1959. She worked for the State of Alaska, in the newly formed Oil and Gas Division until 1962. She then went to work, on Nov. 1, 1962, for UNOCAL Corporation, where she worked for 37 years, retiring in March 1999. After retirement she worked part-time with her son Glen at Alaska Towing & Wrecking right up until the day she went to the hospital.
Judy had a very full life, owning several bars throughout Anchorage and Big Lake, Alaska, after retirement. She visited almost every continent, walking on the Great Wall of China and going on multiple cruises with her friends. She enjoyed crafting and gardening, and looked forward to planning class reunions. She was a unique lady and will be missed by friends and family, especially her sidekick and companion Bogey!
She was preceded in death by her mother, Amelia Williams; father, Donald Taylor; ex husband, Gene; and sister, Barbara Haas.
She is survived by her sisters, Susan Jackson and Donna Forrest in Albany, Ore.; her sons, Jack (Crystal) in Arizona, and Gordon and Glen (Dawn) in Anchorage; grandchildren, Tonya, Janna, Michael, Jeffrey, Shane, Jessica, Kyle and Casey; and her great-grandchildren, Jayden, Lawrence, Sofia, Cooper, Zoie, Jaxs, Carter, Axton, Porter, Barrett and Emmaleine.
A gathering for family and friends will take place in August, to be announced at a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Judy Bailey
friederike "Fred" Petrasch-Cook
August 17, 2021
I was just thinking of your mom. So sorry to see she passed. My thoughts and love go out to you. I know it´s not easy to lose a mom.
sheila lewis
May 27, 2019
Our condolences and prayers to your family.
Sheila, Rhonda, & Kurt
Monica
May 27, 2019
During this time of great sorrow and pain, know that you are not alone. May God give your family strength and comfort to help you endure this time of loss. As you remember your beloved one, may our Father, the God of peace, give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow, and always. Please accept my sincere condolences. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
Faye Sullivan
May 24, 2019
Judy was always a "force of nature" at Unocal whether in the office or on the softball field. I will always remember her fondly. So sorry for your loss.
Faye
Estelle Mercer
May 23, 2019
So sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Judy at Unocal for a short time. Prayers will be said in her honor.
A P
May 22, 2019
A message to the family: As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love of God and support of family and friends.
May 22, 2019
So. sorry to hear about your loss, but try and find some comfort in the promise of God at Ps 37:29-MJ
May 19, 2019
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one . May you find comfort in knowing that God cares when you are in pain . Psalms 55 : 22 .
May 18, 2019
Our heartfelt condolences to your family. May you find comfort in the love of family and friends.
John 6:40
Pearl
May 18, 2019
So sorry for your loss
Andrea B
May 18, 2019
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May the fond memories of your loved one sustain your family at this time. May you also receive comfort from what is stated at 1 Peter 5:6,7.
May 18, 2019
To the family, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your love one.
May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. Isaiah 61:1,2
May 18, 2019
My deepest sympathy for your loss,may the God of all comfort bring your family peace Philipeans 4:6,7.
Michelle
May 18, 2019
My deepest condolences to the family. May you find strength and comfort from God's written word and from each other, during this most difficult time.
May 18, 2019
My heartfelt condolences for your loss. May the love and support of friends and family carry you through your grief, as you await the fulfillment of Gods promise to one day be reunited with your loved one again (John 6:40)
SAS
May 18, 2019
Sincere condolences to the family of Judy. May Gods loving kindness comfort the family and give them peace.(1Cor.1:3)
May 18, 2019
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your loved one. May you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Psalms 119:76
May 18, 2019
I am sorry for your loss,May the God of all comfort be with you doing this diffcult time.(1Peter 5:6,7)
RK
May 18, 2019
To the family and friends of Judy Bailey: Please accept my dearest and heartfelt sympathy; I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this difficult time. Isaiah 61:1,2
May 18, 2019
Please accept my deepest and heartfelt sympathy. I am so sorry for your loss. May the God who binds up the broken-hearted comforts all who mourn sustain your family during this challenging time.(Isaiah 61: 1,2.) Sincerely.
B CS
May 18, 2019
My Sincere Condolences to the Family of Judy. May God loving kindness comfort the Family and give them peace.1Cor.1:3
May 18, 2019
May you all have the strength you need at this time of sorrow, Phillipians 4:13.- Philadelphia.
May 18, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. May prayer comfort you in this time of grief. 1 Thessalonians 5: 17 "pray constantly"
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