Judith Ann Fogarty

Judith Ann “Judy” Fogarty, 78, of Baroda passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at her home. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Starks & Menchinger Chapel and Cremation Services, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph with Pastor Jim Shuster officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the The Cradle, 2049 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201. Those wishing to sign Judy’s guestbook may do so online at www.starks-menchinger.com.  Judy was born June 30, 1937 in Chicago, IL to John N. and Imogene M. (Brown) Fetzer. Judy graduated from Evanston Township High School in 1955. On December 20, 1958 she married Robert “Bob” Fogarty in Evanston, IL. She attended Northwestern University and graduated with her Bachelors of Arts in 1959.   Upon graduation she taught school until she became a Mother.  She eventually furthered her education receiving her Master of Science in 1982 from Western Michigan University.  She worked as an accountant until retirement.  She embraced life as an active participant. She loved outdoor activities including canoeing  (Boundry Waters), skiing (Senior Ski Patrol), biking, hiking, etc. She developed an interest in the rocks and stones of Lake Michigan shore line and joined a Rock Club to learn more about them. She volunteered at the local libraries in almost every community she lived in. She was a Den Mother, Brownie leader and a PTA volunteer. She played the piano and pursued her interest in art by taking tile and painting classes and producing works that hang in her house. She enjoyed travel including some hitchhiking in Europe in her college years, business travel with Bob and travel during retirement. She was an excellent cook and took pleasure in gardening. However, most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. Judy is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Bob Fogarty; children Michael (Krista) Fogarty of Sandy, UT and Jean Covey of Beaverton, MI; grandchildren Sean Covey, Sarah Covey, Lucas Covey, Ryan Fogarty, Megan Fogarty, Dakota Covey and Hunter Covey; and one great-grandchild Kyle Covey; sisters Joan (Hank) Alstrand of Hughson, CA and Janice (Jeff Valliant) Fetzer of Novato, CA; brother-in-law David Schutten of Minneapolis, MN and numerous nieces and nephews that loved her with a passion. She is preceded in death by her parents and sister Joyce Schutten.