Judith Core Gowdy (Judy) — 1940–2024

When Judy and John and their sweet daughters lived in Upper Arlington, Ohio, they attended Upper Arlington Lutheran Church which is where we met.  We had both attended a Cursillo Week-end and we became members of a small group.  Our church benefitted from her artistic talent. This obituary was in the Seattle Times in 2024.

"Judith Core Gowdy, née Judith Ellen Core, was born May 28, 1940, in southern California to Ed and Margaret Core, and later moved with her family to Portland, Oregon, where she graduated from Lincoln High School. She attended the University of Oregon, joined the Sigma Kappa Sorority, and earned a degree in Interior Architecture.

In 1962, Judy moved to Seattle, starting her career at design firm William L. Davis. She married John in 1967, and together they raised two daughters, Minda (1972) and Carlin (1975). The family lived in Seattle, Upper Arlington, OH, Westfield, NJ, and Bellevue, WA, with a life filled with family traditions, volunteer work, and creative projects.

Her career reached its peak in Bellevue, where she founded her own interior design business, served as President of the local ASID chapter, and later received its lifetime achievement award. She was also active in the Women’s University Club of Seattle. Judy was known for her warmth, creativity, and dedication to family and community, and she passed away on June 12, 2024.

 https://obituaries.seattletimes.com/obituary/judith-gowdy-1090163782?