Dorothy Judith Lutz "Judy" passed away surrounded by family on August 7, 2019 – her 80th birthday. Judy was born in Baltimore, MD, to Margaret and Melvin Schehlein where she married Louis Lutz in 1962. She moved to Clearwater shortly after and lived here for 57 years.
Judy attended Patterson Park High School in Baltimore where she was a proud member of the Clipper Choir, an honor student, senior class president and the 1957 Sweetheart. She went on to attend Johns Hopkins as first a student and then a teacher, preceding her career as a Registered Nurse for over 40 years. In addition, she was devoted to the cause of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, being elected first the president of Florida’s chapter in 1984 and then the international president in 2002. She also served as the Director of Clearwater Free Clinic and had opportunities to connect with numerous U.S. presidents, vice presidents and first ladies. A Baltimore gem turned true Floridian, Judy loved seafood (especially crabs), the Florida Gators and the emerald water in Destin, FL. She also loved to shop, cook, spend time with her family and travel the world.
Judy is cherished by many and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her husband Louis; her children (and “two claims to fame”) Mark (Marli) and Judy (Wade); and her grandchildren Kelsey, Tori, Adam, Hudson and Reagan. She also leaves behind her beloved dog Delma, a former trainee in Canine Companions for Independence (CCI), an organization she held dear to heart.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made electronically to CCI by visiting www.cci.org/tribute
You may also send a check made payable to “Canine Companions for Independence” to:
Canine Companions for Independence, 8150 Clarcona Ocoee Rd., Orlando, FL 32818.
A service will be held on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 11 am (visitation at 10 am) at Serenity Funeral Home, 13401 Indian Rocks Rd., Largo, FL 33774. A reception will follow at 12 pm.
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