Judy L. (Smith) Aja, age 75, of Cambridge died June 12, 2016 at J.A. Wedum Residential Hospice in Brooklyn Park. A celebration of Judy’s life will be held at a later date.
Judy was born June 11, 1941 in Asheville, North Carolina to George W. and Margaret L. (Davis) Smith. She graduated from high school in 1959 in Dundee, Michigan. Judy has lived in Cambridge, Minnesota since 1987 with her best friend and partner, Paul Swenson. Judy worked as a secretary for Gehling Auctions for several years. She enjoyed collecting Elvis memorabilia, listening to music, traveling and she also enjoyed history. Judy loved visiting with friends and family, she was full of life and a very loving and generous person. She will be dearly missed.
Judy is survived by her significant other, Paul Swenson; daughter, Jolene (Scott) Mehlhose; three siblings, Danny (Annette) Smith, Diane (Jug) Simon, and Chris Vickery; granddaughter, Karen (Brian) Lowrey; great-grandchildren, Kaylee and Brianna Lowrey, and Ashton Doederlein; niece, Gretchen (Jeff) Schwichtenberg; nephew, Josh (Angie) Simon; many great-nieces and great-nephew’s, other relatives and friends. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by a grandson, Rob Doederlein; brother, Jeff Vickery; and great-nephew, Wyatt Simon.
To Paul and Judy’s family,
We are saddened for your loss. We will miss Judy and the interest that she showed in everything! She loved to hear about people and what was happening in their lives. She will hold a special place in our hearts.
God’s Peace,
Jen and Mike
Nadine and Jason and Kyla
Peirce and Hiro
Blake
Judy was a special person & we have so many fond memories of her. I think the thing that struck me about her was her love of music & that she always looked so very nice. We wish all of you the comfort of knowing that she is in God’s tender loving care.
With our sympathy & love,
Dan & Nancy
We extend our heartfelt sympathy and love to Paul and family in your sad loss of Judy. We will continue to pray for God’s strength and comfort for you during this very difficult time.
In Love and Lifelong Friendship, Steve and Linda Olcott
Jolene and family: I was saddened to see your mom’s obituary in the Monroe paper. Please accept our condolences to you and your family and friends. May you all be blessed by your memories forever. Love and prayers, Linda (Landuyt) McDonald
Paul and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss of Judy. There is no way to lessen the sorrow of losing someone so precious to you, but time has a way of soothing our sorrows, time has a way of helping and brightening our tomorrows and time is for healing.
Wishing you comfort and care with hopes that her memories will bring you peace.
God Bless,
Rick & Leigh McLaughlin
Port Saint Lucie, FL