We Remember
WINDREM, Judith “Judy” Diane Tysdal
February 24, 1943 — April 2, 2022
Peacfully, Judy passed into the arms of the Lord on April 2, 2022, at the age of 79. Judy was much loved by her family and leaves behind her sister and brother Carol Brown and Rod Tysdal; children Stacia Santa Maria and Daniel Gonzales; grandchildren Brandon (Kathy), Travis, Morgan, Ashley, Lindsy, McKenzie, and Rilee; three great-grandchildren Colton, Graydon, and Johnny; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Judy was predeceased by her husband, Ron Windrem, in 2007.
Sharp witted, funny, succinct, hardworking, and a lover of beauty, Judy was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on February 24, 1943. Though she would live and work in many places in the US, Mexico and Canada, she always treasured her prairie roots. She was a woman of accomplishments from the beginning: valedictorian of her high school class in Santa Ana, California; school newspaper editor; Girl of the Year; and recipient of a scholarship to UCLA.
She was a pioneer throughout her life, pursuing a career while raising a family in the 60s, instrumental in the company-wide initiation of the “Sears” lifetime guarantee, excelling in customer service for So. California Edison, and eventually building and growing successful businesses in Vancouver, BC and Kelowna, BC. As owner of JD Windrem Interiors, Judy received many prestigious design awards, worked with the best developers and raised the bar for quality design in Kelowna.
Judy was known for her work ethic, determination, entrepreneurial spirit and generosity – qualities reflected in her children and grandchildren whom she dearly loved. She had a wonderful fun side and a sense of appropriateness, sometimes bordering on the Victorian – she even knew the proper fork to use. From raising funds for the famous Vancouver Gastown Steam Clock, flying on Air Force One, hosting Sanjay Gandhi in India for the Danish Embassy, to strolling the streets of Paris – her life was never boring. Judy was raised in, and took lifetime comfort and encouragement in, her Faith. Hopefully her new heavenly home meets her high standards and gives her the peace she deserves.
The family would like to give special thanks to all the family and friends who supported and took time to visit Judy, and to the Kelowna Hospice staff for your kindness and care.
A private family scattering of ashes will be held.
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My condolences to the Tysdal Family. I met Judy a few times and she was such a lovely and knowledgeable person.
Thank you Gwen. She thought you were a very bright, gracious young woman. Happy you got to meet her. She is a woman of many accomplishments.
I will always remember when I met her during the trip in Paris. My condoléances
I worked with Judy in the early when she had her store on Lakeshore. Such good times remembering her and Ruth. Such a talented lady that will be truly missed. My heart goes out to the family at this difficult time. Katharine Welsh
Many thanks. That was a sweet little shop – thank you.
My condolences to your entire family. We met Judy and Ron through Ruth and my sister Donna . Donna worked with Judy and Ruth when living in Ardrossen helping them when Donna wasn’t nursing. Judy was a great designer I loved her personality and flare
So sorry to hear this. Our deepest condolences.
Many thanks.
You are with me daily. I know you are at peace –
AUNTIE JUDY
MEMORIES…THE LOVE YOU PUT INTO LIFE IS A GIFT FOREVER GIVEN TO ME…THE FAMILY CHRISTMAS…BUTTER…HEART TO HEART TALKS (GOOD AND BAD)…NEVER BACKING AWAY FROM HARD WORK…THE OPPORTUNITY TO GROW WITH YOU AND UNCLE RON IN MY WORKING CARRER TO HAVE THE WIFE, FAMILY AND LIFE WAS FROM THE BEGINS OF US SHARING AND BELIEVING THAT WITH THE LOVE OF FAMILY YOU ARE FOREVER BLESSED…WE GAVE…WE SHARED…WE LAUGHED…WE CRYED…BUT ONE LAST TIME I WILL GIVE YOU A HUG AND AS YOU ALWAYS SAID DONT FORGET ABOUT YOUR AUNTY JUDY…AND I NEVER WILL…WE LOVE YOU ALWAYS…STEVE/LOVIE/AUSTIN/ADAM SPICER
I can’t thank you enough for this. It is now July and I am still crying. She admired you very much and cherished your relationship. I know that as she often spoke of you during our visits. She is always with us. She taught us much. Thank you again. Carol Tysdal
Kelowna is on fire tonight and I think of how you would be so hurt over it. If you have ANY pull up there, see if you can sent a little rain and calm the winds. Love you, miss you.
Remembering you today Sweetie. You are always with me.
love you – see you soon..