J. Lawrence "Larry" Judy

J. Lawrence "Larry" Judy Died surrounded by his family, Saturday, October 14, 2006, at age 60 in Pasadena, CA. Born November 20, 1945, in Sacramento, CA, he was a fifth generation Californian. He grew up in Palo Alto graduating from Palo Alto High School in 1963. He spent one year at the United States Naval Academy and due to a family emergency he was given an honorable discharge to return home. In 1965, he earned an A.A. degree from Foothill College. In 1967, he earned a B.S. in political science from Claremont Men's College and in 1972, a J.D. from Loyola Law School. He was a leader and well-respected member of the Bar in both Los Angeles and San Francisco, where he practiced for over 30 years. He was instrumental in drafting complex litigation rules used throughout California and as far away as Guam. His activities always centered around his family, his community and the practice of law. His time as an exchange student to Indonesia and as a departure liaison for the American Field Service ignited his life long passion for world history and extensive and exotic world travel. He served many years as an AYSO referee and Pasadena Little League umpire. He sat on the board of the San Gabriel Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross and was a regular blood donor at the Huntington Hospital. For over 20 years, he volunteered as an arbitrator, mediator and judge pro tem. At the time of his death, he was being considered for a Superior Court Judgeship. He is survived by his wife of 39 years Ann Clary Judy of Pasadena, CA; son, Dr. Carter (Letty) Judy of Ballard, CA; daughter, Meg (Christopher) Rydman of Pasadena, CA; his mother Harriet Fly Judy of West Windsor, VT; siblings: Mark (Terri) Judy of Snohomish, WA, Lindsey (Malcolm) McLorg of San Anselmo, CA, Meg (Bruce) Seely of Woodstock, VT, Ben (Joyce) Judy of Waterbury, VT, Brig (Chris) Judy of Courtenay, B.C., Canada, Meredith (David) Liben of East Braintree, VT; uncle, Paul Raines of Dallas, TX; uncle, Roe LaVern Judy of Cupertino, CA; aunt, Lee Ridley Fly of Murfreesboro, TN; brother-in-law, Dr. Carter (Susan) Clary of Moscow, ID; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnephews, a grandniece, innumerable friends and colleagues and his beloved 16 month old granddaughter, Madison Everett Judy. He loved life and was grateful to God for countless blessings. A Celebration of Life will be held in Pasadena in mid November. In lieu of flowers, Larry's family requests donations be made in his memory to: Huntington Memorial Hospital, Office of Philanthropy, 100 West California Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91109-7013.