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Judith Callaghan Obituary
Judith Lynn "Judy" (Tifft)
Judy (Tifft) Callaghan passed away on May 21, 2015, at the U of M Hospital, Ann Arbor, after a six-month battle with leukemia. Judy was a lifelong Toledoan and attended Blessed Sacrament grade school and Notre Dame Academy. She was proud of her employment over decades of solid work. It's not length of life, but depth of life, that was Jude. She met her husband 32 years ago. Through the years they shared much love, many laughs and many more miles in their old Ford trucks.
Surviving are husband, T.J. Callaghan; parents, Elmer and Joan (Suter) Tifft; siblings, Susie, Sharon (Jeff Fellman), Tom (Cathy), and Jayne (Dan Apa); sister-in-law, Brenda Tifft; nieces and nephews, Sarah (James Culver), Emily (Cliff Hallman), Elizabeth, Amanda, Megan, and Jamie Tifft; Lucas, Melanie, Zachary (Abi), Laura (Joe Salazar), and Eli Fellman; Gabrielle, Ryan, Julia, and Danielle Apa, and great-nephews and niece, Titus and Amelia Culver, and Carlin Hallman. Preceded in death by brother, John, and nephew, Adam Tifft.
Special thank you to all of her caretakers, nurses, and doctors at the U of M for the great care provided to her and her family.
There will be a gathering to share dinner and a celebration of her life on Friday, May 29, 2-8 p.m., at the Trilby Park Shelter House, 3125 Shawnee Road, Toledo, Ohio.
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Clifford Hallman
June 5, 2015
I truly regret not knowing you better. Every time I saw you you welcomed me without question, I pray the same for you now.
Susan Farmer Skitowski
May 30, 2015
Just found out about Judy today and I'm so sorry to hear. Always remember how nice she was to us (friends of Jayne).
Ann Maciejewski (mc Cune)
May 28, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. You have a special guardian angel watching over you. Take comfort in your memories.
May 27, 2015
To the family of Judy, you have my deepest sympathy, in the loss of your loved one. May God give you the needed strength to endure at this very trying time, (1 Corinthians 10:13)
ANF - OH
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Sharon Kujawa
May 26, 2015
Judy, I learned of your illness through your close friend, Patty Sowle. The first thing I remembered about you was your smile. This picture proves i was not wrong. you will be missed. i am sorry we never stayed in touch. We had good times working together at Blue Cross/Blue Shield. God speed! Keep an eye on Patty for me.
Claudia (Liebrecht) Beutler
May 26, 2015
I remember Judy as a classmate at NDA as a kind and friendly person. I am so sad to learn of her passing. Please know I am keeping all her family in my prayers. May God give you His peace.
Sister Frances Marie Penwell
May 26, 2015
So sorry to hear about the death of Judy. We were classmates at NDA. May you be a peace in Heaven. I also pray for your family and friends at this time.
Blessings,
Sister Frances Marie (Patti Penwell)
Barb Tornai
May 26, 2015
Judy, you were my very first friend when I started here 13 years ago. Your smile and kind words made my first day less stressful. You were a great friend and co-worker. Heaven has gained an angel. You will be missed.
kim mcgee
May 26, 2015
Judy was a very special lady, she always had a smile on her face and she had a heart of gold. She was one of the most sincere people I have ever met. She will be missed. Rest in peace.
Diana Jewson Rettig
May 25, 2015
So sorry to hear of Judy's passing. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Donna Jewson Miller Garton
May 24, 2015
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Judy. We had so much fun growing up together on Oak Grove. Enjoy heaven Judy. You will be missed.
May 24, 2015
We will miss our beautiful niece. She was well loved. Her personality was beautiful
as well. Our dear Lord wanted her home.
Her journey is complete.
Aunt Noralyn and Uncle Bob.
Sun City, Az.
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