Judy was born in Niagara Falls, New York, close enough to hear the roar of the falls from her childhood home. She loved growing up there and especially loved high school, where she had many friends. After graduating, she attended junior college in Buffalo and trained as a medical assistant. Judy found her work deeply meaningful, valuing the relationships she built with patients.
Judy married Daniel, and together they shared more than 50 years of marriage and a life shaped by travel and change. Daniel’s work in farm equipment took them to many places, including Baltimore, Atlanta, San Francisco, and Chicago—cities Judy remembers fondly for their character and beauty. They raised three children along the way: Erin, Brian, and Nancy. Two live nearby, and one lives in Iowa. Family has always been central to Judy’s life.
Travel remained a great joy throughout her adulthood. Judy and Daniel traveled extensively in Europe, including Italy, Spain, France, and England. She also made five trips to Singapore to visit her son, marveling at the architecture, culture, and people. She enjoys reminiscing about these experiences and sharing stories from her travels.
Judy has Parkinson’s disease and has lived with it for more than ten years. She has no independent mobility and uses a wheelchair. Writing is difficult for her, her speech may occasionally stutter, and she tires easily, so shorter visits—around 45 minutes—are best. Her memory has some gaps, but conversation flows best when given time and space.
Judy loves historical fiction, contemporary semi-classical music, and art. She was once a museum docent and still treasures art, including a large floral painting by Duluth artist Edie Abnett that hangs in her room.
Judy hopes for a kind, patient companion who enjoys thoughtful conversation about people, ideas, history, and the wider world.
