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Judith Wilson Widen

Evanston, Illinois

Oct 6, 1937 – May 18, 2024

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BORN
October 6, 1937
DIED
May 18, 2024
LOCATION
Evanston, Illinois

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Judith Emily Berg Wilson Widen, born October 6, 1937, died in her apartment at the Merion in Evanston, Illinois on Saturday morning, May 18, 2024, after a brave battle with breast cancer. Judy played many roles in her lifetime - teacher, insurance executive, community organizer, wife, mother,...

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I met Judy at Alden Rehab last year in occupational therapy and as good Democrats we became friends. We ate lunch and dinner together every day. I will miss her. I know she wanted to vote in November. I wish i could tell her that just before she passed my friend from college passed and she was a Republican. So at least no loss no gain.

My condolences to all of us who loved Judy. She was the best listener and conversationalist I have ever met. Everyone she engaged with felt her interest, intelligence and lovingkindness. We all benefitted by sharing in her passion, love and humor. As a result she was surrounded by love and support from her large and always growing network. I am so grateful to have known her and was so lucky to be a part of her beloved family. I will always treasure the many times we spent together.

I met Judy in Alden rehab. I was a Judy also and we laughed about how many Judy's in our age group. We ate lunch and dinner every day and talked Politics. She and Claire another rehab patient and I ate with Peter Jennet. It was lively conversations and it made the time pass. I was so hoping to have a reunion with her and Claire but it wasn't to happen. Godspeed Judy we will meet in the after life with all the great Democrats. AB Mikva and his family, Lynn and Dora Williams. I was lucky to...

Such a wonderful, full life Judy led! May she rest in peace