Judith Gavin

May 21, 1940 - January 05, 2016

Judith Gavin

May 21, 1940 - January 05, 2016

Obituary

Judith (Judy) Gavin has gone home to the Lord after a long battle with breast cancer. She passed peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2016.

Judy was born on May 21, 1940 in Denver, CO. After moving to Berkeley, CA with her family, she attended Berkeley public schools. Upon graduation from the University of California at Berkeley as a Phi Beta Kappa honor student in 1963, she began her 35 year teaching career in Alaska, continuing with 31 years in Ferndale, WA as a Central Elementary School teacher.

Judy played piano for many Easter and Christmas celebrations as well as numerous musical productions even after her retirement in 2003.

It was in Sitka, AK that she met and married James Gavin. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this past June.

Judy is predeceased by her parents, John & Minnie Robson, and brother Jack. She his survived by her loving husband Jim, their two sons Robert & Carl, her brother Dick, four grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides singing in an a cappella choir at Berkeley high school and figure skating in college, her interests included gardening, travel, cooking and decorating.

A Memorial Service is to be held on Friday, Jan. 15, 2016, 2:00 PM, at Christ Lutheran Church, 5904 Vista Dr., Ferndale.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, PO Box 96105, Washington, DC 20090-6105 or Whatcom Hospice Foundation, 2901 Squalicum Pkwy, Bellingham, WA 98225-1851.

Memorial Service

  • Date & Time: January 15, 2016 (12:00 AM)
  • Venue: Christ Lutheran Church
  • Location: 5904 Vista Drive Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)

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6 responses to Judith Gavin

  1. Mrs Gavin was my fifth grade teacher at Central elementary school. I remember her as being loving, patient and so kind. I was blessed to have her as a teacher. I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope the fact she instilled a love of learning to all her students over the year provide some measure of comfort. I hope you find peace and feel the loving warmth of our Saviour and God surround you while you mourn the loss of Judy. My deepest condolences,
    Samantha Jensen

  2. Carol B says:

    To the family of Judith Gavin, I am so sorry for the loss of your love one. May you find comfort found at John 5:28 & 29.

  3. Haley Tang says:

    I had Mrs. Gavin for 4th and 5th grade at Central Elementary. She was my absolute favorite teacher! I don’t remember many of my elementary teachers but I will never forget her. She inspired me to be a teacher. She was caring and a great at making us learn. She didn’t need to do crazy things to get our attention or to teach. She was talented and knew how to teach. Not just to be liked by the students like other teachers. She will be missed and I will never forget her.

  4. David Miller says:

    Dearest Judy.
    May the Lord keep you and bless you ! ! ! Give you Peace.

    Love

    David

  5. AB says:

    I am sorry for your loss. It is difficult to deal with the loss of someone you love. 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 reminds us that God is always there to comfort us. I pray this helps you and your family.

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