Judith Ann Leonard

Judith Ann Leonard

May 28, 1947 - January 14, 2018

Judith Ann Leonard

May 28, 1947 - January 14, 2018

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Judith “Judy “Leonard, 70, died peacefully in her sleep on January 14, 2018 after an extended illness.  Her devotion to her family and her belief in God supported her in her struggle.  She is finally at peace with her Heavenly Father.

Judy was born on May 28, 1947 in Decatur, IL to Paul and Loyelle Turner.  Judy is survived by her husband, Dan; her daughters Kristen Bedley and Tiffany Andrews; her sons Marc Blackstone and Bryan Leonard; her grandchildren Dean Bedley, Zachary Leonard, Cody Leonard, Payton Leonard, Caleb Andrews, Brady Andrews.  She is also survived by her brothers Paul and Jim Turner.

Judy was a loving wife and an incredibly devoted mother and grandmother.  Her family was the focus of her life.  Judy was married to Wendell Uhrich from 1972 until his death in 1985.  She has been married to Dan since 1989.  Her role in blending two families into one was one of her proudest accomplishments.

Following the death of Wendell, Judy came to appreciate the value of a Christ focused GriefShare ministry.  She became a trained facilitator in her church in Northern California and that is in fact how she met Dan after his wife died.  When they began attending South Shores Church after she and Dan relocated to Orange County in 2003, she again became a leader and facilitator in the GriefShare Program and continued in that role for 13 years prior to her illness.  It was a ministry of her heart which she felt deeply.

In her personal Bible Study notes from January 2015 it was not her accomplishments that she wanted highlighted.   Judy wrote; “I want my legacy to be the love I have for Jesus!  After I am gone, it is my prayer that those I leave behind will know, beyond a doubt, that I love my Jesus.  And I also pray that my love for Him has affected their lives; that it has influenced them to love Him also; to do better, to be better.”

A Memorial Service and Celebration of her life will be held at South Shores Church at 2:30 PM on January 28, 2018.  The church is located at 32032 Del Obispo St, San Juan Capistrano, Ca 92675.  The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to the GriefShare Ministry at South Shore Church, southshores.org, which was so special to her.

 

 

Celebration Of Life

  • Date & Time: January 28, 2018 (2:30 PM)
  • Venue: South Shores Church
  • Location: 32032 Del Obispo Street San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675 - (Get Directions)
  • Phone Number: (949) 661-4991

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9 responses to Judith Ann Leonard

  1. Judy had a sweet giving soul. She made these beautiful cards with Psalm 145.5 “They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty, and I will meditate on your wonderful works.” The cards had beautiful pictures taken by Judy. She sent the cards to me as a Christmas present one year. She touched so many lives and will be missed dearly. May God wrap his arms around Judy’s dear family and comfort them.

  2. Judy was a classmate of mine at Stephen Decatur High School class of 1965. Another classmate notified me of her passing. Although I haven’t seen her for awhile, I do remember her as a great person. I wish to send my condolences for her family. Hugs and prayers.

  3. James Turner says:

    My sister Judy and I were separated by many, many miles through out the years, and our face-to-face contacts were limited. But, Judy was always with me in happy memories and in spirit, and in the admiration I had for her. And, now, Judy will always be with me in happy memories and in spirit, and in my continued admiration for her. Judy, I look forward to you reaching out for my hand to help me over to eternity.

  4. In 1956 Judy and I became family as my sister, Patricia Ann Little married Judy’s brother Paul L.Turner. We spent time together in our very early years and as life has it, we were separated by distance. After many decades, I received a message from Judy saying she and her husband Dan were traveling to Texas (June 2016) and would I like to have lunch in Historic Downtown McKinney, Texas where I currently live. How wonderful it was to see Judy after so many years. So much to catch up on and Judy looked beautiful. Very healthy and happy….it was a great time spending this time with her with sadness having to see us part once again. I feel so blessed to have had this short period of time to spend with Judy…little did I know her time with us on earth was soon coming to an end. Yes, she loved Jesus and she shared her faith with me on several occasions. Her love of Jesus and her family and friends meant everything to her. See you soon Dear Judy….love you and do miss you! My condolences to Dan and her children and grandchildren as I can’t imagine the loss you must feel. Rest In Peace Dear One!

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