Judy Diane Holtz-Jones Obituary (1956

Judy Diane Holtz-Jones, 61, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at her home in Bremerton, WA, after a brief struggle with lung cancer that had spread to her brain. She was born on January 26, 1956 in Bremerton, WA to father Bobby Jean Holtz, who preceded her in death and mother MaryLee Harkins. She was a 1974 graduate of West High School. She spent many years pursuing her passion of being a waitress and cook at the Arista, Golden Star, and Camp Union Cookhouse. She also spent several years with the Bremerton Police Department. Throughout her life she maintained a hard-working and simple demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many. She faced every adversity thrown at her with grace, integrity, strength, and an attitude so positive and unconditionally loving it will serve as a lifelong inspiration. She approached each day selflessly with an unwavering desire to help her family in any way possible. The memories she left behind of bowling, cooking and baking, collecting spoons, playing slot machines, taking pictures, going to the ocean, traveling to Hawaii, watching westerns, spoiling her 3 cats, seeing Cher in concert, and listening to Elvis music along with enjoying Elvis impersonators, will forever be cherished. Judy was an amazing and loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She is survived by her daughter Stacy Jones, mother MaryLee Harkins, brother Don (Lora) Holtz and sister Nancy Carter-Rasor, all of Bremerton, WA. Judy's family would like to give special thanks to Ginnie (Stanley) Hodder for all the love, support, and friendship she showed Judy not only in her final hours of life, but also over a lifetime. Services are to be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made on her behalf to the Kitsap Humane Society, or Paws of Bremerton Animal Shelter. She will remain in our memories and will be loved and missed every day.