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Judith Rudman Obituary

RUDMAN Judith Bookman Rudman, beloved wife of Laurence D. Rudman, passed away on January 18, 2012 at the age of 69. She was the loving mother of Tracy Rudman Berglass (David) and Melissa Rudman, both of Los Angeles, California; daughter of the late Brigadier General (Ret,) Melvin I. Bookman and Jeanette Sheiner Bookman; sister of Alan Bookman (Connie) of Pensacola, Florida. Also survived by three wonderful Berglass grandchildren, Max, Chase, and Ellie; nieces Jyl Jackson (Adam) of Tampa, Florida and Alison Skidmore (Don) of Portland, Oregon and throngs of loving friends. Throughout her life, she was an active member of several volunteer organizations, among them, The Organization for Rehabilitation (ORT) and The National Council of Jewish Women. Through Council, she worked directly with Operation Shield, The Zoo Mobile and Co-Chaired the Angel Ball. In addition, she was employed by Children's Hospital of New Orleans in the Speech and Hearing Department for 14 years where she warmed the hearts of countless children. Funeral services will be at Congregation Gates Of Prayer, 4000 W. Esplanade Avenue, Metairie, LA, on Friday, January 20, 2012, at 12:00 Noon, with visitation from 10:30 A.M. Interment immediately following at Conregation Gates of Prayer Cemetary on Joseph Street, New Orleans, LA. Rabbi Robert Loewy officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to Congregation Gates of Prayer, Susan G. Komen or Children's Hospital of New Orleans would be appreciated. THARP-SONTHEIMER FUNERAL HOME of Metairie in charge. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimer.com. For information, please call (504) 835-2341.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jan. 18 to Jan. 20, 2012.

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January 24, 2012

Dear Larry and Family,

Judy and Mom was special, the way she welcomed people into her space, with sincerity. We were recipients of her qualities for almost 50 years and we are grateful. She cannot be forgotten.

lowell and lorraine hurwitz.

Leonie Caplan

January 23, 2012

May Judy's memory be a blessing to you and your family.

June Harper

January 21, 2012

Dear Larry and family,

Judy was a wonderful person and we will miss her.

Please accept our deepest sympathies during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

June and Bob Harper

January 21, 2012

Dear Tracy & Missy and Family,
So very sorry to hear about your loss . Your mom & grandmother was a dear lady and a friend to everyone she met, and she loved you all so very much. We still make her chocolate fudge pie for holidays.
She will be of blessed memory; condolances to all.
Love, Jacquie (Suzy Bettinger's mom from Chicago.)

HERBERT LINGONI

January 20, 2012

TO THE RUDMAN FAMILY:
LARRY, PLEASE ACCEPT MY SINCERE CONDOLENCES.

Meghan Fletcher

January 20, 2012

Mrs Judy will always be such a treasure to me! She will surely be missed.

Shari Villarrubia Schneider

January 20, 2012

Dear Mr. Larry and Family,

Mrs. Judy will be missed by so many. Her kindness and love toward our family during my Daddy's illness truly exhibited the kind of person she was. She radiated happiness! Always there for you with a kind word or a funny story. She was joyful and an absolute inspiration to me and so many others on how to live life. We will miss her dearly.

KENNETH JOHNSON

January 20, 2012

WE ARE TRUELY SORRY ABOUT MRS.JUDY.SHE WAS A VERY SWEET LADY TO BE AROUND AND ANYONE THAT MET HER FELL IN LOVE WITH HER.WE ARE PRAYING FOR ALL THE FAMILY.KENNETH JOHNSON AND PAIGE ELIZABETH JOHNSON.

Karen Gundlach

January 20, 2012

Dear Tracy,
We are thinking of you at this difficult time.
I have very fond memories of your mom.
We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Karen and Mark Gundlach

January 20, 2012

Larry, I know that God will look over both you and your family. Remember the good years together with Judy and know she will be missed. Barbara Jacobs

MARLENE JOHNSON

January 20, 2012

WE ARE SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF MRS.RUDMANS PASSING .SHE WAS A VERY SWEET LADY.MY PRAYERS GO TO ALL THE RUDMAN FAMILY.KENNETH JOHNSON AND PAIGE.

eileen wallen

January 20, 2012

I wish to extend my deepest heartfelt condolences on the loss of your mother and friend to many. She will be missed by all.
So again please accept my heartfelt condolences.

Sholatha Hunter

January 20, 2012

My sincere deepest sympathy to the Rudman and Bookman family. I worked with "Miss Judy" at the Care Center at Children's Hospital. She was a very delightful person. She always gave us the best advice and kept us laughing. She was also a very good cook. She would bring us the best desserts. She even gave me some of her recipes that I still use today. Keeping you in my prayers.

Lorrie Brennan

January 20, 2012

To the Rudman family ,
Judy was a wonderful person who was admired by all who knew her. I had the opportunity to work with her at Children's Hospital and she is the angel who led me to the Care Center and NOCAC. We will miss her very much.
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived

Wendy Good

January 19, 2012

Such an extraordinary woman, who possessed every single quality that counts. Larry and family, may G-d comfort you. Zikhronah livrakah.

Karen Schmalz

January 19, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Alcee Fortier High School Class of 1960

January 19, 2012

Larry, I have thought of you and Judy so many times as we "grew up" together and you both helped Paul and me to adopt our daughter, Debbie. You were such good friends and Judy was always a special person as are you. My deepest sympathy as you and your family mourn this special lady. May good memories help you at this time.
Carol Braun Moss Miami, Florida

Lise' Brandt

January 19, 2012

No other way to put it except the world lost one hell of lady. Her infectious smile and laugher will be missed. Rest in peace Mrs. Judy. Healing thoughts to Mr. Larry and her girls.

Dale Villarrubia Brewster

January 19, 2012

Larry and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you. Judy was an amazing person. I believe if we looked up the defination of what a friend is, Judy Rudman would have been given as the perfect example. She was honest, empathic and compassionate. Judy was always there for you. She will be truely missed.

Renee Bagneris

January 19, 2012

Dear Rudman Family, I know you are filled with sorrow over the loss of someone so dear. Judy was so filled with life and love for everyone. She truly was a wonderful, sweet and loving person, and though I only knew her for a short time, she made an impact in my life. I considered her a close friend and will miss her terribly. She often spoke of her children and grandchildren with so much love, and of course her devoted Larry. Please know that I will always remember your family in my prayers and hope that her light will forever shine in your hearts and lives. To honor her memory I will be making a donation to Susan G Komen Foundation in Judy's name. She spoke with my sister several times shortly after her cancer surgery and helped her tremendously. She was so giving that way. Love to you all.

Metairie Orthopedic

January 19, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to the Mr. Larry and the Rudman family. We will miss Ms. Judy. She was a wonderful kind person that touched many lives.
With love,
her "children" of Metairie Orthopedic

Rhonda Ford

January 19, 2012

Thoughts and prayers to Mr. Larry and family. Ms. Judy was a special lady, so caring and kind. She will be deeply missed.

Jeff & Aiko Kuo

January 19, 2012

We are deeply saddened. Judy was a very amazing woman. She touched many lives and was deeply loved by many. Her passing will not only leave a void in our lives, but in the hearts of everyone who knew her. We were so glad that she was a part of our lives and will always cherish Judy's memory in our hearts.

Lori Miltenberger Rowell

January 19, 2012

I worked at Children's Hospital with Mrs. Judy - she was like a mother to all of us in the Speech Department. I'll always remember her joyful laughter and delicious homemade goodies! She was a true friend to us all not just a co-worker...she celebrated our engagements, attended our weddings, co-hosted our baby showers, baked us cakes on our birthdays - she had a way of making everyone around her feel special. She was a genuine, loving soul. She touched all of our lives more than she probably ever realized. She will be deeply missed. My prayers & condolences to Mr. Larry & the rest of the Rudman family.

January 19, 2012

We mourn the lossof our dear friend, Judy, and wish comfort to Larry and all of the family. She will live and be loved in our hearts for she was such a rare and wonderful person. We are sorry that we are not with you at this difficult time.
With love,
Nancy and Richard Jacoves, Boca Raton, FL

Mairlyn Vogel

January 19, 2012

My sympathy goes out to the Rudman family. I knew Judy from the yoga class and she was a delight to be around. We will all miss her laughter.

Annie Miller

January 19, 2012

"Miss" Judy was such a great woman and an inspiration as both a mother, wife and person. She taught me many things as I sat beside her at Children's. My prayers are with you Mr. Larry and your family.

Marie Spicuzza

January 19, 2012

What a shock to hear of Judy's death. She was witty, great listner, geart story teller. When my niece became pregnant outside of marriage I was deeply hurt. Judy told me "I know you are upset, but just be a dear sweet aunt." I have taken her advice to heart. I made her laugh when I called her "my Jewish mother". My heart and condolences go out to her loving Larry and their two wonderful daughters. Thank you Judy for being in my life.

January 19, 2012

Mrs. Judy was an angel and I am so happy I got a chance to have her in my life. She touched me and my husbands lives from the very first day we met her. She will truly be missed forever by Natashia and Brandon Cooper (New Orleans, LA)

January 19, 2012

Larry, Tracy and Missie;

My deepest condolences to all of you. Judy, as long as Sue & I knew her, was a cheerful, happy, always upbeat person and she radiated warmth and hope wherever she was. Cherish her memory and celebrate her life.

Mel Altschul
Tamarac, Fl.

January 19, 2012

My deepest condolences to the Bookman family.

Bonnie Belanger Caillouet (Jefferson, LA)

Sterling Smith Jr

January 19, 2012

Judy will always be remembered for her fun loving and positive attitude. She always had me laughing when she came to visit. People still come in Rudman's Gifts and ask about her even thogh she had not worked here in 19 years. Our condolences to the family.

Mary Sue Presser Katz

January 19, 2012

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Cam

January 19, 2012

"Miss Judy" took me into her family as she did many others. The wonderful memories of us all around her dining table, laughing till it hurt, will never be forgotten. She is at peace and she will be forever missed.

J. B. Kiefer

January 19, 2012

My deepest sympathy to you Larry and your family.To know Judy was to love her.Her kindness has touched so many. It is news like this that makes me realize how much time has escaped us all.

The Sims Family

January 19, 2012

Our family is truly sadden to open the paper this morning and see Ms. Judy. We are one of the families whose heart she warmed as we countlessly passed through the doors of Children's Hospital to endure speech therapy after two strokes. Her encouraging words, grand smile and warming spirit will continue to be in our hearts.

Ms. Judy we pray for peace, comfort and strength for your family and thank them tremendously for sharing you with so many.

Shannon, Enjoli, Kaila and Family

Staff of Tharp-Sontheimer-Tharp Funeral Home

January 19, 2012

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

MARLENE JOHNSON

January 18, 2012

MRS.JUDY WILL BE MISSED DEEPLY AND DEARLY.SHE HAS TOUCHED SO MANY LIVES AND EVERYONE LOVED HER VERY MUCH.SHE WAS A VERY CLOSE FRIEND OF THE THE WEISER FAMILY,ESPECIALLY HER PEN PAL,MARLENE JOHNSON,HER MEMORY WILL BE WITH US FOREVER.MARLENE W. JOHNSON

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