Judith-Berk-Obituary

Judith Rose Berk

Flint, Michigan

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BERK, Judith Rose - Of Swartz Creek, age 61, died Thursday, Janaury 30, 2003 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 4PM Saturday, February 1, 2003 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Reverend James A. Harvey officiating. Cremation will take place following the service. Those desiring may make contributions to Davison Middle School or Adopt a Pet, Fenton. Visitation 12Noon Saturday until the time of the service at the funeral home. She was born in Manchester, Tennessee on August 8, 1941. She received her Masters Degree from the University of Michigan - Flint and retired from teaching after 28 years from Davison Middle School. Surviving are mother, Bessie M. Berk of Swartz Creek; 2 sisters, Ann and husband Jim Cockrill of Flint, Cathy and husband Dan Doherty of Flint; several nieces, nephews and her Beloved kitty, April. She was preceded in death by her father, William Fredrick Berk, in 1995.

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I have known "Aunt" Judy all of my life. I will miss everything about her. At first it was confusing to me how God could take such a wonderful angel from this earth. But I realized that Aunt Judy was a gift from God like all creatures and we never know just when God will call us home. I Thank God for the chance (the gift) of knowing Aunt Judy. I will miss her greatly here on earth but find the comfort that one day we will meet again.
I love you Aunt Judy!

I always thought Judy was the most beautiful person inside and out. She had a deep and unselfish love for all of her family but the love for her mother was the greatest. Judy lived life the way God intended us to live. Every secound of Judys life was special. Through her class, family and friends she showed that love daily. My life and my familys lifes has been blessed just by knowing her. I know that her death has been hard on all of us but I find comfort knowing that We will see her...

There is so much to say and remember about my cousin Judy as she has been a role model for me all my life. Judy was one of the most optomist, postitive,generous and caring people I've known. I will cherish her memories and keep her in my heart always.

I knew Judy for over 20 years and will miss her smiling face and infectious laugh. I'm sure she's already working to improve the grounds of heaven above.

What an honor it has been to know and love "Aunt" Judy. If you have ever been to Tennessee in the summer with Judy, you know what pool hoppin is. It is a time honored tradition to take a car with Michigan tags and visit the pools of the local hotels. :) I like all of you will miss the smiles, laughter, and most of all eternal optimism that Judy brought to this world. She was a gift to us all. May God bless, and someday we will pool hop on the other side.

I have been going down memory lane ever since the news about Judy came to Florida. I'm sure, in all the years I knew her, I never saw her without a smile on her face. I can still hear her voice calling to me-"Hiii, Jude" (in that "slightly southern drawl) whenever I came to visit my sister Sal next door. One never understands why the Lord decides to take the best, but one thing is for sure-she will be deeply missed by many many people. Keep the light on, Jude. One day we'll visit again.

There wasn't a day that passed by in the last 20+ years that didn't have "Judy" somewhere in it for me. As my friend and neighbor she enriched my life. I am a better person today because of her. Gosh, I miss her but I have wonderful memories and will carry them for the remainder of my life.

Judy's passing will leave a big hole in our community of family and friends. She is gone from this earth but she will always be present as a part of all of us that she touched with her genuinely kind and cheerful spirit. I am glad to have been able to call her my friend. May God bless her soul and comfort all she left behind. I miss you Judy, but I'll see you on the other side someday, Gail

We are so sorry about this loss of our friend.
I met Judy in 1985. I was immediately drawn in by her big warm smile and friendly manner. Whenever she saw me, she gave me a big hug. I loved to hear her laugh!
The last time I saw Judy was last Sat. in Walmart. She was there looking for a rug. We laughed and and chattered for about 10 minutes.I was in there getting some last minute things for our annual trip to Florida. We left the next day. We are so saddened by her loss and not...