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Judith Ann Duke Obituary

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Judith Ann Duke

Bremerton, WA

September 5, 1942 - April 16, 2016

Judith Ann Duke Obituary

Judy passed away on Saturday April 16th with her husband and children by her side after her long journey with memory loss. Born on September 5, 1942, in Seattle, WA, to Don and Mary Campana, she graduated with honors from Central Kitsap High School in Silverdale, WA. She then attended the University of Washington where she was a member of Alpha Chi Omega. There she met her future husband Robert (Skip) Duke. They were married the summer after their graduation, on June 27, 1964. In 2014, Judy and Skip celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Judy graduated in 1964 with a Bachelors degree in Speech Pathology. She spent many years dedicated to making a difference in the lives of elementary school students with her commitment and dedication. Caring for others was a defining feature of Judy's life. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and daughter who always put others first. Generous, compassionate, and strong-willed, she was a loyal friend and family member always committed to whatever cause she was supporting. Judy loved silly jokes, playful moments, and always danced with a huge smile on her face. Her joy was contagious and she loved games and having fun. Together with Skip, Judy spent many winters enjoying the mountains as ski school chaperones for the Central Kitsap School District with their family and friends. Always willing to take a risk, mid-season and about the age of 50, she showed up with a snowboard tucked under her arm ready to learn to shred. Judy had a lifelong love of the water and marine life. She grew up on the waterfront in Chico and was an excellent water skier at an early age. It was so much fun to watch her make smooth carving turns with a beautiful smile on her face. She made it look effortless and was skilled at finishing her runs without even getting her hair wet. Throughout her life it was rare to see Judy without binoculars scanning for seals, birds, and other wildlife. She was passionate about the ocean and delighted in seeing animals in their habitat and being an advocate for protecting their lives and homes. Judy was the backbone of her family working full time, doing the majority of the shopping, cooking family meals and caring for the kids. She was an amazing woman that did it all, rarely complained, and totally committed to support her family in every possible way. On those rare moments she wasn't busy she loved sinking into a cozy chair and devouring a book or two. She always was a voracious reader and had half-read books all over her house. Judy grew up camping and exploring the outdoors with her parents and siblings and shared the tradition with her husband and kids. She and her family were longtime VW van owners and adventured all over the US and Europe in their little campers. Judy loved to travel. She and Skip traveled to many countries around the world including visiting her relatives in Italy and also Australia. Judy and her family also lived in Germany for two years and traveled extensively around Europe on many trips. She was also fortunate to spend time with family in Mexico, Hawaii, Palau, Fiji, Alaska, and once made a special celebratory trip to Africa with her husband Skip. Judy is survived by her loving husband Skip Duke, her son Gar (Nicole), and her daughter Gia (Justin), and her two grandson's Tobin and Crusoe. She is also survived by her brother Jerry Campana (Sue), and her sister Sue Bell (Tony). And her nieces Felicity Bell and Talia Speer and her nephew Brett Fuller, and her much loved St. Bernard, Bernie. A Celebration of Life Ceremony for Judy will be held on Friday April 22 from 3:00 – 5:00pm at the Kitsap Conference Center at the Ferry Terminal in downtown Bremerton. The family would like to thank Marine Court and Harrison Hospital for their professionalism, compassion and care. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations can be made to the nonprofit organization Greenpeace, in her name.

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