Judith Bookman Rudman

Judith Bookman Rudman , beloved wife of Laurence D. Rudman, passed away on January 18, 2012 at the age of 69. She was the loving mother of Tracy Rudman Berglass (David) and Melissa Rudman, both of Los Angeles, California; daughter of the late Brigadier General (Ret,) Melvin I. Bookman and Jeanette Sheiner Bookman; sister of Alan Bookman (Connie) of Pensacola, Florida. Also survived by three wonderful Berglass grandchildren, Max, Chase, and Ellie; nieces Jyl Jackson (Adam) of Tampa, Florida and Alison Skidmore (Don) of Portland, Oregon and throngs of loving friends.

Throughout her life, she was an active member of several volunteer organizations, among them, The Organization for Rehabilitation (ORT) and The National Council of Jewish Women. Through Council, she worked directly with Operation Shield, The Zoo Mobile and Co-Chaired the Angel Ball. In addition, she was employed by Children's Hospital of New Orleans in the Speech and Hearing Department for 14 years where she warmed the hearts of countless children.

Funeral services will be at Congregation Gates Of Prayer, 4000 W. Esplanade Avenue, Metairie, LA, on Friday, January 20, 2012, at 12:00 Noon, with visitation from 10:30 A.M. Interment immediately following at Conregation Gates of Prayer Cemetary on Joseph Street, New Orleans, LA. Rabbi Robert Loewy officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Congregation Gates of Prayer, Susan G. Komen or Children's Hospital of New Orleans would be appreciated. THARP-SONTHEIMER FUNERAL HOME of Metairie in charge. Condolences may be expressed online at www.tharpsontheimer.com. For information, please call (504) 835-2341