Judith Marie Davis' Obituary
Judith Marie Davis (Zatterberg) Judith Davis came into this world on 5-11-1949 at Tacoma General Hospital, and left it at the same place on 2-3-2011 under the competent and compassionate care of the staff in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit. Judi's bright, gentle, and caring spirit has touched many throughout her life. She loved her early family times, her cousins, aunts, and uncles. She fondly remembered her friends at Mary Lyon, Stewart, and then Lincoln High School. Honored as a Daffodil Princess, not rising to be 'Queen', but aptly chosen as 'Miss Congeniality.' She attended Pacific Lutheran University where of course she was chosen as 'Lucia Bride.' She earned her degree in education, which led to a career teaching at Delong Elementary School in Tacoma. She positively touched the lives of her many young students, just as her early mentors influenced her. Her calling was cut a little short to retire and meet the challenges of Multiple Sclerosis. Though not formally teaching anymore, she continued to unwittingly demonstrate the importance of what ultimately makes life special. She loved her little furry, four legged companions, felt lucky to be among her caring neighbors, knew the importance of longtime friends like Ron and Pat, and also the development of new friends like Teresa. She was warmed by the unconditional love of her brother Glen and his wife Kym, along with some very good friends who realized her special spirit. Judy will now be joining her parents Stan and Jennie Zatterberg and sister Kristine York. She leaves behind her brother Glen (Kym) Zatterberg, and Tripper. Judi supported many charities, but felt a closeness to the Tacoma-Pierce County Humane Society and the Multi-Care 'Light up a Life' hospice program.
We will meet to light up Judi's life in the Roof Garden Room at the Landmark Convention Center, 47 St. Helens Ave., Tacoma, WA, at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 12th, 2011.
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