Birth date: Mar 2, 1940 Death date: Dec 3, 2023
Judith Wagner, age 83, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, in Lakewood, Washington. She was born to Robert Weightman and Virginia Hays on March 2, 1940. Judy leaves her loved ones with unforgettable memories and loving storie Read Obituary
My husband and I met Judy when our kids started kindergarten. We thought we would be the oldest parents there and were so glad to meet Judy and her husband. We had lots of fun times through the eighth grade. I was a sewer and a limited crafter but a baker. We were supposed to make gingerbread houses, Judy said I don’t bake. I said you are an artist, just pretend it’s clay and mortar. She laughed and said, I can do that.
So very sad to read about Judy's passing and wanted to send my heartfelt sympathy to the family. I remember Judy so fondly when myself and my friend were welcomed into their home at the beginning of our travels. We came from NZ to spend 3 months in the US before heading to the UK, Tacoma was our first stop. Judy introduced us to drive through coffee, a novelty for us at the time! Cordy Snr helped us buy a car and we got to hang out with Cordy Jnr. They treated us like family from the moment we arrived and we called Judy our US Mum. Very sad that so much time has passed and we hadn't been able to visit in recent years. Much love Judy, may you rest in peace, Kate Luxton (Wilkins). x
Isabel Campbell lit a candle in memory of Judith Wagner
Judy has been a friend for about 20 years. Our friendship deepened over recent years though membership in Tacoma Garden Club and the Aloha Club.
It was when we started talking about her husband Cordy's experience in Micronesia during and after WWII that we really bonded. Stuart and I spent three weeks in Palau where Cordy was engaged in combat on the island of Peleliu, one of the fiercest and deadliest battlefield experiences of the war. A few years ago, Judy compiled a book composed of Cordy's letters home to his parents during the war. She included photos and stories of that time and also the post-war occasions when Cordy and Judy returned to Peleliu and ultimately to Japan to reconcile with former combatants. Our shared experience of that part of the world and its fascinating culture and natural wonders was a source of many pleasurable conversations.
With our mutual friends, the Howards, Stuart and Judy and I enjoyed treating ourselves to dim sum and other delectable comestibles. During those times together, we enjoyed Judy's quick wit, insight, and humor. She was a great friend, and we will miss her.
Pamela Transue and Stuart Grover
Neighbor, friend, inspiration of 23 years. Always a warm smile and a kind word. I will miss our conversations about the lake, life and memories.
Condolences to Judy's family. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I will be praying for all that knew and loved her. She was always so kind. Mona Leppell
I met Judy for the first time at the wedding of her son Cordon. She was such a warm giving person one would think we were lifelong friends. She kept thanking my family and me for accepting her son into the family. Cordon married a grand niece which meant we are family but not super close due to distance. Cordon could not have had a more wonderful mother. It is a big loss to the family.
