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Judith (Judy) Ann Westfall passed away on November 12, 2008 at the age of 75. She was born on November 20, 1932, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and moved to Globe, AZ in the summer of 1945. Judy married her husband of 48 years, Hal Westfall, in 1956 and raised her family in Tempe, AZ. Judy was our angel and a gift to the world. She was a passionate and creative spirit who guided many people to wholeness in her practice as a private therapist. Judy was the matriarch of her family, always coordinating wonderful activities and teaching the importance of a strong connection with loved ones. She is survived by her three daughters, Jan Van Order, Rusty Kelly and Benita Westfall-Klym, her son-in-law, Mark Klym; brothers, Ronnie and Gary; sister, Sandy; eight grandchildren, Frank, Michelle, Derrilyn, Joshua, Bruce, Shauna, Brandon and Albert, and seven (soon to be eight) great-grandchildren. Family and Friends are invited to attend her memorial service at Tempe Mortuary, 405 E. Southern Ave., Tempe, AZ 85282 on November 22, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. with a reception following. If you have any questions please call the funeral home at 480-967-1643.
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LaVonne Stockert
November 20, 2008
Judy I thank you for allowing me to visit you for years without judgment and giving me unconditional love. You have been my teacher, my rock, mother figurer and friend. I am blessed with your presents daily and you will live on inside of me. It is comforting to know you are at peace.
owed to judy
the angel of light who took me under her wing
you loved me for me
you provided me with a safe place to feel
you rocked my child through the tears and gave her comfort
you pushed me beyond the pain
you walked me through the sorrow
you give me hope when I felt none
you allow me to express my anger without judgment
you where always the clam in the storm
you saw me through my darkest moment of life
you know I was never going to be the same
you inspired me to become who I was meant to be
my friendship and love you will always have
see ya in the next life my friend
Karen Walden
November 20, 2008
Judy was my angel, she saved my life and the lives of so many others. Her spirit was loving and she saw goodness in all of us and helped us through our pain to places of healing and growth. I think of her every day and that will never change. I miss her so much and love her endlessly.
Ruthie Abelt
November 18, 2008
Judy was my mom, my friend, my campanion, my teacher, my counselor, and my mentor. She was a gentle, compassionate angel whose light and spirit could enter into the darkest corners and ignite hope, love and comfort. A touch of her hand would bring a sense of calmness to my heart and I knew I was safe and I knew I was loved. I will miss Judy beating me in Skipbo.
I will miss the sound of her gentle voice. I know she lives on in each and every one she has touched (and there are many). Judy's body is gone but her spirit is very much alive.
Benita and gang I am honored and blessed to be a part of your family.
I love you all.
Love,
Ruthie
Sumer Aeed-Hughes
November 16, 2008
Judy was such a guiding gentle powerful light in so many many lives myself included. I had the pleasure of working with Judy for several years during the lost time in my life and I know I would not be where I am in my life today without her guidance and ability to believe in me when myself and others had given up hope. She was able to see the goodness and light in everyone. Judy you will be so missed in this world I wish you peace my dear loved friend and guide and treasure the memories with you and the gifts that you gave to me to pass on in my own practice and with my family. Love, Sumer
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