Judith Ann Elizabeth Gaffney Egnew, 70, of Marshalltown, Iowa , ended her 18-year battle with CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia) cancer Wednesday, on February 6, 2013, their 43rd wedding anniversary, at her residence, with her loving family by her side.
Judith Ann Elizabeth Gaffney was born on March 31, 1942, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the daughter of Donald Joseph and Jane Marie Worden Gaffney. Judy attended St. Mary's Grade and High School, Marshalltown, where she was a choral accompanist, graduating in 1960. She continued her education at Mt. Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as a music major. She remained active throughout her life in music circles, playing piano, organ for Masses, and guitar; and was a member of Tuesday Musical. Judy taught piano for over 40 years and shared her love of music with young and old.
Judy and her husband had traveled to England, Bermuda, Hawaii, Italy, and France, with the most rewarding being several pilgrimages to Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The most unique experience was living on a canal boat for one week in Wales.
Judy's life has been filled with activities: gardening, sewing, knitting, reading, cooking, and writing music. Many gardening interests involved the Master Gardner program with four landscape projects designed for Union Grove State Park. Her proudest accomplishment was the raising of four children with her husband John and loving their 15 grandchildren.
Judy was a Third Order Franciscan for 19 years and served as Spiritual Assistant for the fraternity. Because of her interest in ancestry, she was able to join her grandmother and great-aunt as a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Arrangements were by Main Street Chapel of the Anderson Funeral Homes, Marshalltown. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at St. Henry Catholic Church, Marshalltown.
Information from the funeral home website and from personal knowledge. Submitted by friend Angela, Member #48520699.
Judith Ann Elizabeth Gaffney was born on March 31, 1942, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the daughter of Donald Joseph and Jane Marie Worden Gaffney. Judy attended St. Mary's Grade and High School, Marshalltown, where she was a choral accompanist, graduating in 1960. She continued her education at Mt. Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as a music major. She remained active throughout her life in music circles, playing piano, organ for Masses, and guitar; and was a member of Tuesday Musical. Judy taught piano for over 40 years and shared her love of music with young and old.
Judy and her husband had traveled to England, Bermuda, Hawaii, Italy, and France, with the most rewarding being several pilgrimages to Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The most unique experience was living on a canal boat for one week in Wales.
Judy's life has been filled with activities: gardening, sewing, knitting, reading, cooking, and writing music. Many gardening interests involved the Master Gardner program with four landscape projects designed for Union Grove State Park. Her proudest accomplishment was the raising of four children with her husband John and loving their 15 grandchildren.
Judy was a Third Order Franciscan for 19 years and served as Spiritual Assistant for the fraternity. Because of her interest in ancestry, she was able to join her grandmother and great-aunt as a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Arrangements were by Main Street Chapel of the Anderson Funeral Homes, Marshalltown. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at St. Henry Catholic Church, Marshalltown.
Information from the funeral home website and from personal knowledge. Submitted by friend Angela, Member #48520699.
Judith Ann Elizabeth Gaffney Egnew, 70, of Marshalltown, Iowa , ended her 18-year battle with CLL (Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia) cancer Wednesday, on February 6, 2013, their 43rd wedding anniversary, at her residence, with her loving family by her side.
Judith Ann Elizabeth Gaffney was born on March 31, 1942, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the daughter of Donald Joseph and Jane Marie Worden Gaffney. Judy attended St. Mary's Grade and High School, Marshalltown, where she was a choral accompanist, graduating in 1960. She continued her education at Mt. Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as a music major. She remained active throughout her life in music circles, playing piano, organ for Masses, and guitar; and was a member of Tuesday Musical. Judy taught piano for over 40 years and shared her love of music with young and old.
Judy and her husband had traveled to England, Bermuda, Hawaii, Italy, and France, with the most rewarding being several pilgrimages to Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The most unique experience was living on a canal boat for one week in Wales.
Judy's life has been filled with activities: gardening, sewing, knitting, reading, cooking, and writing music. Many gardening interests involved the Master Gardner program with four landscape projects designed for Union Grove State Park. Her proudest accomplishment was the raising of four children with her husband John and loving their 15 grandchildren.
Judy was a Third Order Franciscan for 19 years and served as Spiritual Assistant for the fraternity. Because of her interest in ancestry, she was able to join her grandmother and great-aunt as a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Arrangements were by Main Street Chapel of the Anderson Funeral Homes, Marshalltown. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at St. Henry Catholic Church, Marshalltown.
Information from the funeral home website and from personal knowledge. Submitted by friend Angela, Member #48520699.
Judith Ann Elizabeth Gaffney was born on March 31, 1942, in Marshalltown, Iowa, the daughter of Donald Joseph and Jane Marie Worden Gaffney. Judy attended St. Mary's Grade and High School, Marshalltown, where she was a choral accompanist, graduating in 1960. She continued her education at Mt. Mercy College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as a music major. She remained active throughout her life in music circles, playing piano, organ for Masses, and guitar; and was a member of Tuesday Musical. Judy taught piano for over 40 years and shared her love of music with young and old.
Judy and her husband had traveled to England, Bermuda, Hawaii, Italy, and France, with the most rewarding being several pilgrimages to Medjugorje in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The most unique experience was living on a canal boat for one week in Wales.
Judy's life has been filled with activities: gardening, sewing, knitting, reading, cooking, and writing music. Many gardening interests involved the Master Gardner program with four landscape projects designed for Union Grove State Park. Her proudest accomplishment was the raising of four children with her husband John and loving their 15 grandchildren.
Judy was a Third Order Franciscan for 19 years and served as Spiritual Assistant for the fraternity. Because of her interest in ancestry, she was able to join her grandmother and great-aunt as a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).
Arrangements were by Main Street Chapel of the Anderson Funeral Homes, Marshalltown. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Tuesday, February 12, 2013, at St. Henry Catholic Church, Marshalltown.
Information from the funeral home website and from personal knowledge. Submitted by friend Angela, Member #48520699.
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