Steven Keith Judd

I just learned of Steve´s passing. Interesting enough, I too am a kidney cancer survivor. I lost one of my kidneys due to surgery. And by God´s grace, I´m still alive. I worked with Steve in Los Angeles, and we worked together on a Crime Impact Team in the 90´s. My memory of him was that he was a gentle giant of a man, with curly hair and a big smile, who loved law enforcement and serving an ungrateful society. He was a solid cop! Good man who always had your back! It´s been many years since I left Los Angeles and I lost touch with Steve. One thing for sure, he left a warm impression on my heart and I never forgot him. I will never forget him and I working the 1992 LA riots and also fun times of us going to a law enforcement conference in San Francisco. Good memories. I will truly miss him and look forward to the day I see him again in the kingdom of Heaven. God speed Steve! Prayers and my condolences to his family of such a great loss.

Today marks 141 days since Steve left us. This coming Saturday, February 1 would be his 61st birthday. I still have a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that he is truly not on this earth with us. I miss him so much...along with everyone who knew him. Birthday celebrations were always a big deal for us, and we loved showering each other with love and affection particularly on each other's birthday because we were so thankful that God brought us to each other, and I was grateful for this wonderful man being in our lives and we celebrated the life we had together. Steve was truly the BEST person I have ever known, best husband, world's greatest DAD, terrific son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was also so smart, dedicated to me and the kids/grandkids (his greatest joys), and funny as hell. He was a shy guy and told me early in our relationship that he was afraid of pretty women...he would never know a woman was hitting on him (even me), even though I told him often how handsome he was, to which he would give me the famous "gaw faw" in response. Always made me laugh! But he truly was a beautiful person inside and out. His strength, wisdom, and beauty are missed so much. To honor and celebrate Steve, I will spread some of his ashes in the ocean on his birthday. He loved swimming in the ocean, and it seems fitting. Thank you to my beloved for making me so happy for 21+ years. I will never forget you and will always love you -- my heart is yours forever.

Steve was my best male friend, we had been friends and law enforcement partners for Decades on and off via law enforcement but always friends, he was the actual friend and good person you so rarely met in this life. I mean as in the kind of rare person who is there in worst- times, there is nothing Steve wouldn't do for a friend and he proved that more than once. I also know having worked with Steve undercover in the LA and Inland Empire Areas of Southern Ca. that Steve was not only a good man and friend but also a brave man, few probably know the times Steve was awarded medals well earned for his bravery but I had the honor of seeing these acts of Steve up close and personal and put him in myself for awards for valor, again well earned, including the highest award for Valor that a Police Officer can be awarded for bravery in the State of Ca. I never doubted once Steve had my back undercover and of course- I had his. It was from these experiences that our friendship grew and other times that life brings our way, I miss Steve and will always miss him. His sense of humor and kindness and just his basic goodness in my view is so rare in this life. I will never forget Steve and all the years we were friends and LEO partners of course, my prayers are for His wife and and family -this world is a lessor place with Steve's passing, HE WILL BE MISSED. May the Lord be with Him and his family during this tough time, my prayers are with you all. -Matthew Robinson Det/Sgt Hon. Ret. and one of so many who miss, Steve and always will---

We love and miss you Uncle Steve. We are so grateful for the experiences and memories we have with you, from Chicago Cubs games to chill nights in Anaheim playing golf and Catan or visiting Pasadena dive bars and getting the best advice on how to really live and love well. You will always hold a special place in our minds and hearts and this world is not the same without you. We love you. -April, Dan and Lennon Aran

Candi, I know this note finds you at a time of personal sadness, but also where you can reflect on the good times you had with Steve. I hope that allows you to laugh and smile from time to time. My all to brief memories of Steve saw him as a calm (never saw him angry) and thoughtful man, very loving to you, and to Jordan, Reilly, and the grand kids. He seemed bemused by many of our family road bumps, and so have I. Kindred spirits on that front, but also understood that love was always there. I hope your memories of him will only grow stronger and more meaningful to you in the years to come.
Much love, Mike (Cristi´s)

Steve was a good guy!!! And honestly he was my sister´s best friend. Over the years we have all grown closer and I have valued Steve´s caring and protective nature. He was a terrific father and a proud grandfather. Our family has a giant hole in it and we will miss him forever. He made a big impact on our family and we loved him.

I am truly blessed with the best father. He is my number one fan, biggest supporter and he always let me know how proud he is of me. My dad showed up to every softball game and practice he could, was my client in cosmetology school and my patient in dental assisting school, he helped me push through the darkest times and celebrated me in the highlights of my life. No matter what, he has always provided constant and unconditional love to my brother and I. I´m so thankful for these last five years, watching the bond he has with his grandchildren, the pictures and videos I´ve collected over the years truly show how special it is. They love their Grandfather dearly! My dad brought the best support into our lives when he met Candi. Their love and relationship is unmatched and something I´ve looked up to over the years. He was honored to be her husband and was so fulfilled in life with her by his side. Over the last decade, my dad has been so positive with his diagnosis and has fought for the amazing life he has lived. My goal in life is to live like my dad. To always be learning, to stay strong, and to love hard.

Steve was an amazing person and will be missed dearly. He had such a strong love for his family that was physically felt. He was very kind with a big heart. Truly a devastating loss.

There are countless wonderful memories of Steve, but my very first memory was watching him swagger by my office in his police uniform....I was a goner!! I will miss him forever. He was my "gift" and the compass of my life.