We have received word that one of the organs Judy donated has helped save the life of a Mom. She can now enjoy her two kids and husband without the complications of diabetes.
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She thanks you Judy ...
McCarroll and Frees Families
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Jude, I love you! You are my kite, forever in the wind and never doing anything halfway. I have been so blessed to have you in my life all these years, honey. I miss you until I see you in heaven, BFF, just like we wrote so long ago, Love, Debbie XOXXO
My Aunt Jude was like no other...always living everyday life out there on a limb. She was a person that will forever live on in my memories and thoughts as my crazy aunt who rode Harley's and had the kick-butt attitude. I think that is what I loved about her the most. One of my favorite stories was from the McCarroll Family trip to Oglebay in Wheeling, WV. Aunt Jude, Aunt Mimi, and I were sitting in the living room fliping through a clothing magazine. And we were looking at the names of the colors that they used. Then she, Aunt Jude, relized that the magazine never actually used the name red. It was always something strange like burgundy or scarlet or wine. And so every time we talked it was a big inside joke just between the two of us.
Dear Rick and Mimi and Dan
My dad told me the shocking news about Judy, and our whole family is stunned. We are so sorry that this happened and our thoughts and prayers are with you as you try to comprehend and deal with this tragedy.
Merle and Martha (and their family) have been told.
Please let me know if I can help in any way.
Love,
your cousin Susan
Oh my heart just weeps at this news. I will truly miss Judy. I just can't believe this has happened so soon after I lost my husband Micheal. I was so fortunate to see Judy and Bob three times this past year because of Mike's illness with cancer. They were two of the first friends from Ohio to venture out here to California to see him after he was diagnosed last fall. She was just so genuine. I will miss her smile and her voice. I can still hear it. I have a picture of her riding during the first annual Mikey Run of which she helped organize this past July 30th to celebrate my husband Micheal's life. She waved to me in the picture as she took off down the road. Funny thing is, my digital camera quit after I took her picture. She was so thrilled to have helped organize a huge motorcycle run to honor my husband's life. I feel now that I want to honor her life as well. Mike and I truly loved her. Our family will continue to be close to Bob and be there for him in the months and years to come. Our hearts go out to him and Judy's entire family. I guess Judy joins Mike and all the other special people in our lives who have gone on to heaven where they are free as the wind and riding their bikes forever.
Love,
Paddy Garvin and family
Judy lived each day to the fullest and enjoyed every moment. She was a great friend and as I walk through my home, there are endless reminders of our many adventures. I will miss her tremendiously. The last time I spoke to her, she said she would call me when she landed -- I believe she's landed with the angels in heaven and will always be a part of so many peoples lives. My thoughts and prayers are with the McCarroll Family .. I love you all.
Members of the same finily are seldom born under the same roof. Judy was the youngest and smallest member of the family. She had the smallest bike and the biggest heart. Judy had a way of making each and every one of us feel like her closest friend. She accomplished this with hugs and smart-ass remarks, all perfectly times. She bonded with the women and put the men in their place.
Judy commanded respect. I realized that when I left her sitting at an on ramp while I chased after wrong-way-Bob in a rainstorm in Daytona Beach. We all managed to make it back to camp, Bob with no sense, me with no sense of direction, and Judy with no patience. No one reamed and forgave like Judy. We saw the wrror of our ways, and the very next day it was hugs and smart-ass-remarks.
Judy and I were never famous for having fast bikes. That's why we usually ended up riding together at the end of the group. I can still see her with her left hand on her thigh and the right hand on the throttle and a silly grin that screamed how much she loved life. What we all wouldn't give for one more hug and a smart-ass remark.
Our hearts go out to her family, and especially Bob, who loved her more than ever. Let us know if there is anything we can do. With love,
Tom,Debbie, Blanche & Stella
Jude,
Your truly a soul who will be missed. Unfortunatly I haven't had the chance to see you or spend much time with you recently, but just knowing you were around was comforting. When I was young(10-11)I remember wishing my parents would adopt you. In a family my size I thought what's one more!!! Plus you were always there. You were a fun,free,charismatic,outgoing,and loud. I wanted to be just like you!!! In my eyes you were the epitome of cool. Years had gone by and many thoughts of you. Then I got the chance to see you again,you were just as I remembered. You are and will always be cool,a big sister and an angel in my eyes. I will miss you and cherish my memories of you.
Love you and Thank you,
Bunny
I'm so fortunate to have known and loved such a unique person, so loving, so caring, so forgiving. I will never forget you, Jude. I only regret not having more time with you. My heart aches for all the memories left unfinished. I will always cherish our time together and thank you for your wisdom, your support and your love. You will always be one of the Kruger sisters!! Until we see each other again, my dearest friend, I will watch for the dragonflies!
Love Always, Pam
Jude,
My Irish buddy, to you I say I will see you again sometime. You are a great friend, a highway star, a fallen angel, and the looks, the miles ,and smiles will go with all of us, because we all know you are with us. Jude,I will always remember all the days we spent together and you know that when i carried you to shelter in a snow storm one winter night, you knew that I would never abandoned you or your friendship, which I will always keep near my heart. I love you
My name is Maria. I didn't know Jude for a long time, then again, it didn't take long to get to know Jude either. She was open, honest, fun, and most of all, she was REAL. I worked with her for a few months at Lawson Steel. We became instant friends, as I'm sure was typical of Judy. I thanked God for putting her at Lawson Steel so that I was able to know her. She was my smokin' buddy and I had hoped that we would be lifelong friends. I never made it to her house for a bonfire. But I'm sure she's setting heaven on fire now. I have a lot more to say but I can't see through my tears right now. Love you, Judy.
Judy-
This afternoon I went out on the front porch to take care of plants, and you know what I saw it must have been 6 to 8 dragon flies. So I had to go get Scott, we sat on the front porch and watched them dance and play, so close to us. It had to be you with all your friends and ours. We're sure the one in the lead had to be the one with no negative waves. You will be missed dearly, so long for now until we see you again.
Bob and the McCarroll Family you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Scott & Bonnie
Dear Mr. and Mrs. McCarroll, Danny, Rick, and Mimi,
The Brush family sends our sincere sympathy and love to your family.
Words can not express the extreme sadness and grief that I have felt since I heard the news about Judy. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
One thing that I am certain of...Brian (Fait) and Joy(Denenberg) are partying with Judy, right now, and telling "old neighborhood" stories!!
May you find comfort in knowing how many people loved your beautiful daughter/sister.
Love,
Bonnie (Brush) Jenkins
"Judy is Free"
Don't grieve for Judy, for now she is free.
She is following the path God laid for her, she took his hand when she heard him call, turned her back, and left it all.
She could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play; tasks left undone must stay that way, she found that peace at the close of the day.
We know her parting has left a void; please try to fill it with remembering joy. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, oh yes, these things we all will miss.
Be not burdened with times of sorrow. Her life's been full, she savored much - good friends, good times, a loved one's touch.
Pehaps her time seemed all to brief. Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and share with me;
GOD WANTED HER NOW, HE HAS SET HER FREE.
She will live forever in eternity and in our hearts.
Judy came into my brother's life and my family's life in 1983. She became a member of our family. Her energy, wit, big smile, and gentle teasing endeared her to us. She'd walk into my parent's living room, go over to my dad in his rocking chair, give him a peck and immediately start to tease him and he's give it right back to her and oh how he loved that, and her.
She was my rock last year as my father was dying from cancer. She held vigil with Bob and I as "pops" passed over. She had an incredible capacity to give, love, and be loved in return.
She brought unbounding joy and pleasure into my brother's life. The longer they were together, the more their love grew for each other. They'd never been as happy as this past year in the new home they shared. It was always the "Bob and Jude Show"...
There are no words to expree how she will be missed.
With love to you Jude,
Your sister-in-law,
Robin
"Crying"
When you are alone
and it feels dark and cold
and you feel like giving up all hope,
I remember she's up there riding all around,
not having to worry,
not having any pain,
I know I feel like crying,
and let me tell you, I do.
But it helps me to pray
and to talk to her night and day.
When you feel full of sadness,
remember she's everywhere,
In the sun, shinning
In the Moon, smiling
In the stars, so way up there.
I miss my Aunt Jude!
Love,
Amy
The quality of a life is not depicted in its passing, but in the way in which it was lived...To this I say Judy lived it well, and to its fullest. The measure of this quality is not how many friends she had, but rather, in how many had her in their hearts...and there are many...I count myself fortunate to be one of those. Look down upon us, Dear Judy, and know that you will be sorely missed, and know that you have left a lasting imprint on all those you have called friend...Farewell to this plane of existence and Godspeed in your new home...Just keep the wisecracks to a minimum...you're dealing with the big boys now! Michael
Life is so precious, fragile and fleeting. I met Judy through her life long best friend Debbie Fischer.I feel very fortunate to have known Judy if only for a few years.I will fondly remember the times I was fortunate enough to spend with her.No words can express how deeply Judy touched others lives and how much she wiil be missed.
Love,
Tony
Hopi Prayer for Jude,
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow,
I am the the diamond glint on snow.
I am the sunlight on the ripened grain, I am the autumn's gentle rain,
When you awaken in the morning hush
I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circle flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry:
I am not there,
I did not die.
I was fortunate enough to have met judy about 5-6 years ago when we bothed worked at the trading post i worked saturday day shift and she worked the night i was new there and she always made me feel like a friend since the first time we met. I remember staying there after my shift just to talk with her. this one time it was me judy and rob the only ones there and it was the best time there was a behind the music cat stevens and we just sat and talked and sang all night. she will be missed
god bless you all
jenny
Wow, what a shock. Ive emailed Jane and LEe and Mom. I hardly know what to say.
Judy was always smiling and happy whenever we saw her. I remember the first time she came to a reunion, we all wondered who was on that bike. Then she got off and it was little ol Judy. What a stitch! She had a smile and a laugh for everyone, and man, did she love her family.
She made you feel you had a special bond with her. And maybe we did, as we'd been thru some of the same things. I really can't imagine this world without her. However God knows what he's doing and we usually don't. I praise God for her life and for the people she will help thru her death. May God grant her peace and rest in HIm. May God bless you, her family, as you struggle with this and may God give you his peace. With love, Alana Kilzer
judy was a sweet fun wonderful girl,with a spirit to large for this earth she will be missed and remembered with the wind in her hair and a smile on her face.
our thoughts and prayers go out to all who love her
eternal peace and much love
andy and vickie stevens
Jude
Who would have thought back when we met in 1978 that it would end like this. Oh, to do it all over again what path would we take. The bond that we had and times that we shared will forever be in my heart. Although we part, I do not say good bye but, a hug I give you and remember "I love you too"
Deb Murray
Judy, I want to call you but I don't have your phone number in heaven. Did you see it, girl? Did you see your people honor you on Friday, September 16? Let me tell you friend, it was truly something. I met your mom and dad, and I didn't know what to say. When I met Bob live and in person (not just over the phone), I didn't know what to say. So I just cried and hugged.
I feel I was luckier than all of them. I was the one who got to spend nine hours a day with you at work. I keep waiting for you to walk up to my desk. I'm going to put your picture up on the bulletin board so that you will ALWAYS be at my desk.
I met two women at your send-off on Friday. See Jude, there were just too many people there! They ran out of blue "magnet flags" to put on the cars. And there weren't enough "escorts" to get us from one place to the other! I was kind of lost, Jude, because you know I can't cross the Cuyahoga River to the west side without getting terribly lost for a terribly long time. Anyway, the line of cars was trying to get pass an intersection with a stop light, and there was no escort. We got split up, and I was very lost. I managed to get to the stop light, and when I did, I blocked off the intersection just like an escort would and I stopped traffic and waved all your people to go on. I thought you'd like that pal, I knew you had enough balls to do the same thing, and I knew you WOULD have done the same thing.
The cars were still having trouble turning into the cemetary because of other traffic, and that's when I saw two of your girlfriends stand in front of the passing cars and let us through to get to your final good-bye. When we got to where you were, they hugged me and we cried. I'd sure like to meet them again, pal. Somehow through your "Jude magic", I know you'll put me in touch with them again.
I was going to go have some drinks with your friends at Jack's (I think) but of course, I got terribly lost for a terribly long time! See, I toldja so! I knew you were smiling down on me as I drove around in circles.
You are SO MISSED here and will never, ever be forgotten. I love you.
Maria DeNova
52 Oakwood Avenue
Bedford, Ohio 44146
Home 440.439.1218
Work 216.641.0444 ext. 122
Jude,
Since the moment we met we instantly clicked. While we always had our "comments" about my father, you always said that would never come between our friendship and it never did! You had the same personality as me and I believe that is what made us close! I could not believe all the people that turned out in your honor on Friday. You truly touched a lot of lives ... I know I will never be the same not being able to see and talk to you again. I've got my memory of you leaving the bar that Friday night and although it's hard to say good-bye to you, I am at peace knowing we got to say "I love ya and good night" that night to each other! You will be sadly missed and although time will heal this hole in my heart from your departure, you will NEVER be forgotten!!! I love ya baby girl, you're free --- Peace be with you and your family!! Love, Shannen
He failed to stop at the posted stop sign. He broke the law. He hit an innocent person whether on a motorcycle or in an automobile...he broke the law. He, Goffee, should pay the price for taking someone's life!
A female bike who feels the family's grief as well.
Judy,
Saw you off Friday to your new life. You would have loved it. All the people were amazing but then we all knew how truly loved you are. I will miss you so much but will always hold you dear in my heart. Love ya.
Lisa G.
Jude,
I had to say good-bye to you Friday but not farewell for you will always be in my heart and memories. You would have loved all the wonderful people that came to honor you and to escort you into your next life. Just like you, they were all amazing. You brightened everyone's life that you touched and like you, that will never be forgotten. I miss you already but will treasure our friendship forever. I love you.
Vicki Black
JUDE!
I WILL TRULY MISS YOU. THOUGH WE DIDN'T GET TO GO RIDING TOGETHER., I KNOW THAT YOU WILL ALWAYS BE RIDING NEXT TO ME, AS WELL AS MANY OTHERS.
I TRIED NOT TO CRY., BUT YOU KNOW BETTER THAN THAT. YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED, BUT YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN!!!!!!!!
LOVE YOU LADY!
BRENDA
To Jude's friends and family.
I wanted to remember Jude as we remember our fallen Angels, so I created and ordered patches in Jude's honor.
I can be reached at:
Scott Priver
5322 Spencer Rd.
Spencer, Ohio 44275
216-650-3557
I can also be reached at privers@ccf.org
Judy was the sweetest girl with the biggest heart I was paving the way out west and waiting for Bob and Judy. You will be missed sweetie!
Christine
It's me again. The patches are limited, but also FREE!
One per. Just send me an address or just call.
Thanks friends
In memory of you Judy,
As all of your friends said, you truly were a wonderful person.
You carried yourself with pride and confidence and never did I ever feel insecurity vibes come off of you. Throughout all of the years of knowing of each other, when we finally did meet face to face, you took my hand in a firm handshake and turned it into a firm hug. Just like all of your friends said, you made me also feel like one of your best friends you hadn't seen in years!
You scared the crap out of me is an understatement the day we went riding in the flats, and that I will never be able to forget!
Bob and I have a discussed that day, and compared it to the tragic end of your life. I now know for sure that we are not in control of our destiny, only God is.
He did put you and Bob back together to spare him the pain of always wondering what if, and why didn't we, and I wish we ...................you did.
You both were ready, and were able to truly love each other and be happy together and that was not by accident, but your tragic death was.
It has saddened alot of people, Bob most of all. I myself have personally "THANKED GOD" for his putting the two of you together when you needed each other the most.
I am deeply saddened for your family and friends for having to endure the pain of such a preventable loss of life.
In your honor, I will do all that I can to stand by Bob and help guide him thru the battles to come, and do my best to not let this destroy Bob anymore, but try to help him bring this to justice.
You will be missed, but never forgotten.
Although we didn't see you often, we always knew you were there and had a special place in our hearts. We will always remember our little Myrt, and the beautiful woman she grew up to be. Our love and prayers go out to Peg and Tom, Mimi, Rick and Dan as well as all those who loved her.
Yesterday was to be Judy's 45th birthday. Friends and family celebrated her life and memories from coast to coast. She is and will always be missed and until we meet again. We love you Judy ...
Rick and family
.... we are celebrating your new life in heaven .... Merry Christmas
Jude, I miss you and you are always in my heart. We saw a lot of great music togeather. You were my Friend. I'll meet you in heaven when the time comes. What show will we see then? Mike
THE SUMMER AIR HAS TURNED COLD, BUT THE MEMORIES HANG ON TO WARM, THE BEAUTIFUL SMILE & EYES SO BOLD, OUR JUDY JUDE WITH ALL HER CHARM, SLEEP NOW IN YOUR FOREVER SUMMER, OUR HEARTS ACHE BUT HOPE SUSTAINS, THAT AGAIN WE WILL RIDE THE OPEN AIR, WITH WISHES OF SEEING YOU AGAIN WITH LOVE CHIPPY(DIANE)
It's April already and I can't believe you've been gone for over 7 months. Today is a sunny 60 degrees and like the tulips and daffodils -- the bikes are starting to pop up everywhere. I'm always looking when I hear a "LOUD" one and then realize it's not going to be you. I miss you "My Friend". Happy Spring .... although it's probably always a perfect riding day in heaven!!!
I miss my sister every day but I know she's safe with God in heaven and there is peace in that. I really miss her phone calls and hugs most of all.
I love this baby picture of Judy. I remember the sweet little dress with the pearl heart buttons, handmade by our Mom, of course.
I love you Beas-- you'll always be my baby sister-- forever and always. Love, Mimi
my aunt was the aunt every kid dreams of..
always wanting to have fun and a kid at heart..
i love her sooo much!!
i miss her always and there are days that i feel really upset but i no aunt jude is up there saying "suck it up girl...im alright up here"
she was always there for me and to deal with my pain i write songs and poems and sometimes i let them blow away thinking she will get them some how.
i try to be strong for my mom and family but sometimes just crying makes me feel like shes with me by my side.
now that she is in heaven i know she will be waiting for us but now she will never suffer any pain and will be able to ride her bike free!!!
i love u aunt jude....always!
xoxoxooxox
amy
gramma judy i miss you so much. its been a while since you passed but everyday i think about you. you meant and mean the world to me and nothing less. i will never forget you. someone called me sammers a while back. i broke into tears bc thats the name you gave me. it instantly reminded me of you. i love you so much<33
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