Judith Katherine Cridler Claire, of Grand Rapids, MI died at Porter Hills Village on February 15, 2024. Ms. Cridler Claire was a farm girl from Middleville, MI, whose adventurous spirit led her to serve in the Peace Corps in the Philippines, and later to a fulfilling career as an English teacher in Washington DC for over 20 years at Shaw Junior High and Cardozo High School. Judy’s love for nature, art, and poetry defined her free-spirited essence, guiding her through life’s journeys with grace and inspiration. Survivors include brothers, Reginald Cridler (Diane) of Colorado, Stephen Cridler (Judith) of Michigan, and sister Anne Cridler of California.
Judith Katherine Cridler Claire
02/10/1939
02/15/2024
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Thank you for your friendship and for the time you let me help us much as I can. I’ll miss you!!! RIP
I knew Judy from her school days at Middleville as a classmate. She was always a colleague and friend and her adventurous days then have continued throughout her very interesting life.
Sad to hear of my classmate’s passing . ( TKHS Middleville Mich. Class of 1957 ). “ Sit tibi terra levis “
I adored my Big Sis Judy and joined her in Wash DC for every March from MLK to Obama inauguration , 2 million packed together on a cold day yet Human warmth!
March for our Lives
the students from Florida school killings . Many young teenagers spoke ,Judy and I were in tears and the PTSD the survivors forever will carry!
I donated my gift from Judy
Howard Finster , her friend and fellow folk artist, his Blue Angel
To
Paradise Gardens Summerville GA
Judy ,Howard ,energy will be flying with the Blue angel to inspire Peace , Hope and Justice!