Judy Lynn Rutschmann

It is with the deepest sadness the family and friends of Judy must say goodbye. On February 13, Judy suffered an extensive stroke while vacationing in Jamaica and later passed away at the Calgary Foothills Hospital on March 7, 2014 at the age of 49 years. Left behind to mourn Judy’s loss are her children, Trevor (Melody) and Terynn; sister, Lori Noble (Brian); and companion, Eric Brooks. Judy is also survived by several loving uncles, aunts and cousins. Judy was predeceased by her parents, Neil and Shirley Aitchison; and her paternal and materal grandparents. Judy was born on August 21, 1964 in Lethbridge, Alberta, she graduated from Winston Churchill High School and the Lethbridge Community College with an Early Childhood Education Certificate. In her youth, Judy excelled at sports such as gymnastics, track & field and volleyball. Judy loved travelling to warm destinations such as Florida and Mexico with her children and sister; then later to Jamaica with Eric. Judy moved to Airdrie in 1991, and persued her career in Early Childhood Education working for Airdrie Family Services/Community Links. There she quickly developed a wonderful extended family who affectionately remember Judy as a practical jokester and the person to always plan special events and surprise birthday celebrations for her colleagues. Judy was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2002 and the last few years, she began to struggle with its physical challenges. A private family Celebration of Judy’s Life will he held. In lieu of flowers, donations in Judy’s memory may be made to the Lethbridge & District MS Society, 725 – 13 Street N., Lethbridge, Alberta, T1H 2T1.