Judith A Sadowsky
November 09, 1932 - March 14, 2020
Obituary
OREGON - Judith Ann Sadowsky, age 87, of Oregon, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at St. Mary's Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on Nov. 9, 1932, in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of Sidney and Sophie (Schulman) Traubitz. Judith graduated from UW-Madison in 1953. She married Nathan Sadowsky on Dec. 23, 1951, in New York.
Judith loved her work as a teacher at Wisconsin Heights High School prior to retiring. She was an avid reader who enjoyed using the Oregon Library. She loved quilting, giving her handiwork to foster children and to Project Linus, and working with stained glass. A member of the Oregon Area Progressives, she also loved playing Dominos at the Oregon Senior Center and playing Scrabble at the Firefly. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and the grandchildren she loved so much.
Judith is survived by her children, Beth Whittemore, Michael (Suzanne) Sadowsky, Robin (Arthur) Kurtz and Lynn (Larry) Seitzman; eight grandchildren, Jamie Kurtz (Tim Pearce), Alex Sadowsky, Jodi Kurtz, Blake Whittemore, Katie Sadowsky, Ben Seitzman, Shane Whittemore, and Natalie Seitzman; and her sister, Joan (Hy) Beers. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Nathan Sadowsky.
During this time of unprecedented health concerns and the fast-changing public health circumstances, services / a celebration of life for our mother, Judith, will be held at a later date to be announced. Please visit www.gundersonfh.com for updates as they are available. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Oregon Food Pantry.
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Jeanne Cochran-Samuels
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Aunt Judy welcomed me with open arms when I married Glenn and became part of the family. I thoroughly enjoyed our visits with her and the time we got to spend with her. My heart goes out to all of her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. May the memories you share help comfort you in this time of sorrow.
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Liz Walby
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Mrs. Sadowsky was my 7-8th grade science teacher. I never fully appreciated what I learned from her until I went to college. The knowledge she passed to me in science was invaluable in my continued education. She was a true jem . To this day I never pass an emerald without thinking of her.
She is a loss to our world but I am thankful she was part of mine. My sympathies to her family.
~Liz Shackleton Walby
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Suzy Grindrod
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To Beth, Michael, Robin, and Lynn, and your families … my heart goes out to you. Judy was an extraordinary person, so smart and funny, and above all, kind and generous. I have too many memories to write down here, so many family stories. Sending out so much love to all of you.
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Julie Sebastian
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Judy was a member of our "Attention Deficit Dames" group who got together for breakfast on Thursday mornings, sometimes lunch, every year a Christmas lunch, wine parties once a month, and went on day trips from time to time. She was always a bright light with a smile on her face. I loved listening to her stories from years ago. I'm going to miss her dearly. My sympathy to Judy's family.
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Rebecca Wallace
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Mrs. Sadowsky was one of my favorite teachers ever. I was in her chemistry class in high school, and have very fond memories of her class even though I was absolutely terrible at chemistry. She touched so many lives. I'm lucky to have known her.
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Laurice James
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Mrs. S, I will never forget you, in fact I was just thinking about you last week. I'm guessing you didn't forget about me either.. I still remember you chasing me down with the fire extinguisher when I accidentally set myself on fire in class. That became your favorite story to tell the freshman on their first day of school. You were an amazing person who genuinely cared for your students and had an great impact on this world. You pushed us to do better and to believe in ourselves. You will be sorely missed. Love, Laurice