Jude Kehoe was born on December 30, 1946 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to George and Mary (Manning) Kehoe. Jude attended Edina High School where she graduated in 1965. With high school behind her, she decided to leave the midwest, first living in Hawaii, then moving on to Southern California. Her curious nature got the best of her as she and a friend hitchhiked their way across the world which included stops in Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Israel, Europe, and England. After returning to the U.S., Jude earned nursing degree as an LPN at the University of Nebraska. In the subsequent years she gave birth to her daughter Deva Kehoe, and son Micah Kehoe-Thompson, finally putting down her roots in Eugene Oregon.
Jude spent most of her nursing career working at the University of Oregon Student Health Center. For years, she had been interested in the healing arts and felt that she could better contribute to her patient's overall health by applying a more wholistic approach. To this end, Jude enrolled in and became certified a Healing Touch Practitioner in 1998. She soon introduced Healing Touch to the University of Oregon, and for the first time ever, students and faculty were offered lessons in mindfulness meditation, stress management, relaxation through breathing techniques and sleep improvement. By utilizing both Healing Touch and her groundbreaking classes, Jude helped usher in an innovative and effective approach to dealing with students health issues that continues to this day.
Happiest in nature, Jude loved hiking, camping, staying active and spending time with her friends and family. The light, love and guidance that she brought into the lives around her will truly be missed.
Jude is survived by her two children: Deva Kehoe and Micah Kehoe-Thompson, her daughter-in-law Colleen Dow; grandson Lennox Dow-Thompson; sisters Kathy and Mary Kehoe, and brother John Kehoe; Sister in law Allene Kehoe, many cousins, nephews, nieces. Jude was preceded in death by her brother Ed Kehoe and sister Patty Kehoe.
A service honoring Jude's life will be held on Saturday, May 4 at 11:00am at the Eugene Unity of the Valley Church (3912 Dillard St.). Immediately following the service there will be an intimate reception for immediate friends and family to be communicated directly. For more information please go to (insert the Facebook link).
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Pete Moore Hospice in honor of Jude Kehoe: https://cascadehealth.org/foundation/online-donation/ .
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Published by Eugene Register-Guard on Apr. 14, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Jude Kehoe

5 Entries

Cheryl Lockard

April 9, 2024

Dear Deva, Micah and family,
Still missing Jude on Hardy Avenue-her kindness, love for her family and helping others are cherished memories for me.

J Mica Makela

August 28, 2019

Jude was as lovely as the Gardenia flowers she grew. My heart goes out to her cherished children Deva & Micah and all who loved her. I am deeply saddened by loss of Jude.Such a brilliant light . Shine on Jude you were a rock star in my eyes,

Cheryl Lockard

April 25, 2019

Jude was a friend and a neighbor for many years. My daughter, Katy, was in between her children's ages so was a friend to both Deva and Micah, two wonderful kids.

Jude and I took many walks together when she lived in the Hardy Avenue neighborhood, chatting, laughing, sharing the whole time--her sweet, compassionate spirit shone through at all times. Above all else, she was a devoted mother.

Love and blessings to her family.

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Colleen Baxter

April 24, 2019

Jude had a beautiful spirit. I worked at the UofO Health Center for over 21 yrs in the Dental clinic. I was blessed to be able to have many visits with Jude during breaks and lunch hours and participated in several of her various sessions . She had a wonderfully sweet nature I always enjoyed whenever I was around her. Her love and pride in her children was always apparent. She loved to share news of what was happening with them. Jude was truly lovely. (by Colleen Baxter)

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