Judith Elaine Wolf's Obituary
In Loving Memory of
Judith Elaine Wolf
September 22, 1938 – August 13, 2015
Judith Elaine Wolf, nee Steih passed away August 13th, 2015 quietly at home surrounded by her family, she was 76 years old.
She was born in Lansing Michigan in 1938 and moved to Florida in September 1954 with her family. She graduated from Boca Ciega High School in 1956. A few months later she met Gerhard and after corresponding with him for the next two years, they were married on October 4th, 1958 and moved to Orange, Texas where Gary was stationed in the Navy. They moved back to Florida where they raised their family. She worked for the Pinellas County School System for many years in several locations before retiring in 1995.
Throughout her life she was dedicated to God, her church, and others. She sang in the choir and was a member of the Ladies Guild. Judy loved being around children and often volunteered to read and assist at the Bay Pines School. She touched the lives of many people around her, often assisting those who couldn’t help themselves, running errands for the elderly, including trips to the doctor and delivering groceries.
She enjoyed raising her children and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She cherished the times when the family came together, especially when celebrating special events like birthdays, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. Judy always found the time to stay connected with her numerous relatives, nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and life-long friends. She enjoyed traveling with her husband and visiting her friends and family all over the country. During her travels, she had a knack for finding unique out of the way places and one of a kind gifts, along with an interesting story to tell. In addition, Judy had many talents she shared with others including the quilts she sewed, the songs she sang and the wood she carved.
Judy will be dearly missed by her family and friends and is survived by her loving husband Gerhard of 56 years, 4 children: Mark Wolf (Carolyn), James Wolf (Christina), John Wolf (Diane), and Patricia Wolf; 6 grandchildren: Jenise, Elyse, Katherine, Elizabeth, Brandon, and Scotty; and 3 great grandchildren: Adrianna, Kinsley, and Porter; 2 sisters: Sue Key (Don)and Lois Carver. She is preceded in death by her 3 brothers: Herb, Bob, and Bill Steih; her grandson Nicholas Wolf, and great granddaughter Sloane Emilie Francis.
Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Bay Pines Lutheran Church (7589 113th Lane N., Seminole, FL 33772)
In lieu of flowers, donations to Suncoast Hospice and Bay Pines Lutheran Church may be made in her name. www.mossfeasterclearwater.com
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